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SPYTEC ZIR32 720P NIGHT VISIONINTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMERA

USER GUIDE

Thank you for choosing the SpyTec ZIR32 720p Night Vision Intelligent Security Camcorder. The soap box-size video camera weighs only 4 ounces and is easily hidden. The multi-trigger, time-programmed recording device captures high-definition (720p) video. Recordings can be triggered automatically by body heat, motion, vibration or voice, or through an external device such as a door or window sensor. It can even be connected to an external alarm. The ZIR32’s infrared light emitter enables clear and detailed video even in pitch-black settings. Videos are date-time stamped. The camera’s microSD slot accommodates up to a 200GB microSD card. The camera can be set for loop recording so that it never runs out of memory. With a standby time of up to 180 days and the capability to power recording for up to 24 hours from its internal battery, the camera is extremely flexible to place and operate. Using the electrical outlet adapter and a 200GB card, the camera can achieve looped recordings of up to 200 hours.

What’s in The BoxCamcorder (also called the DVR)5V wall outlet adapterUSB 2.0 cableUser manual

RequirementsA microSD card with up to 200GB of memory

A Windows or Macintosh computer with USB port, media player software and Internet access to download the camera’s control software.

GETTING STARTED

Quick StartHere’s the fastest way to start video recording right out of the box. Since the battery is unlikely to be charged, connect the USB cable to the camera and AC adapter and plug the adapter into a power outlet. Insert a microSD memory card with a capacity of 32GB or less. Keep in mind that the camera’s date/time stamp will not be accurate since it would need to be first adjusted from the computer software. Peel off the protective plastic covering the lens and sensors on front of the camera. Move the three-position switch to the middle position, Triggering mode, indicated by the run-ning man icon. Hold down the power button until the LED turns green. When you see the green LED continually flashing, the camera is recording. Make sure to remove the protective plastic tab on the camera lens and point the lens toward the subject.

Charging the BatteryThe fastest way to charge the ZIR32 is by plugging the AC adapter into a wall outlet or power strip while the other end of the cable is connected to the USB port on the right side of the camera (with the lens facing you). If this is the product’s first use or the battery hasn’t been refreshed in several months, figure on a charging time of 8 hours (when not recording) or until the orange LED turns green. When you remove the camera from the USB power cable, the LED will shut off. Charging the camera from a computer’s USB port will take longer. Recharging the camera regularly shouldn’t take more than a few hours depending on how much the battery has been depleted.

SPYTEC ZIR32 720P NIGHT VISION INTELLIGENT SECURITY CAMERA USER GUIDE 2

Note: To check if the battery has power, make sure the camera is disconnected from an external power source and hold the power button for one second.

If there’s no memory card in the slot or the inserted card is unformatted, the LED will briefly turn a steady green (indicating internal power) then a steady red (indicating there’s no memory card), then turn off.

If there is a formatted memory card inserted and the three-way switch has been left in Surveillance or On-the-go mode , the LED will turn a steady green, then after a few seconds start flashing green indicating the camera is recording. If you’re only checking power, press the power button for two seconds to stop recording. The green LED will stop flashing, turn orange, then turn off completely. If the three-way switch is in Custom , the LED will light up orange then green. The green LED will flash briefly, then turn off.

Tip: There’s no way to tell whether the battery is fully- or partially-charged. Always charge the camera before a recording session or keep the camera plugged into a power source if you’re unsure how much power is left in the battery.

Handling and Formatting the Memory CardBecause a MicroSD card (not included) is fragile and about one-quarter the size of an SD card, it’s easy to damage or lose. Keep your eye on the card as you insert the edge with the eight metal contacts pointed down into the slot while the camera’s bottom indicia plate rests on a flat surface. Push the card in until it snaps into place. To remove the card, press it in with your finger nail, being careful to block the card from becoming airborne as it’s ejected by the slot’s spring mechanism.

The easiest type of memory card to use with the ZIR32 contains a capacity of 32GB or less, while cards with more memory must be properly formatted to be recognized by the camera. See the Troubleshooting section (pg. 20) for formatting instructions.

What’s on the Camera


Using the ZIR32 Zetta Widget SoftwareTo adjust the date and time in your camera and to customize the ZIR32’s range of features, you must first download and install the Widget software on your Windows or Macintosh computer. Use your computer browser to go to:

http://support.spytec.com/help/article/link/zetta-widget

Choose the Zetta Configuration Tool Widget for Windows (2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10) or the Widget for Mac OS X.

Once the program is installed, an icon on the upper left corner of the Zetta Widget software is red when the camera isn’t connected to a USB port on the computer and green when it is.

Note: the software refers to the camera as the DVR as in “digital video recorder”. The Zetta Widget menus can be viewed in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Chinese (simplified or traditional).

Adjusting the Camera’s Settings from the SoftwareUsing the included USB cable, attach the camera to the computer where the Zetta Widget software is installed.

When the ZIR32 is attached to the PC, two lettered drives appear: one drive is the SD card (where the files are stored) and one is the camera’s internal memory. The latter has a small amount of on-board flash for settings and firmware. It’s not sufficient to store video.

The camera must be plugged into your computer to use the software. If the camera is not connected, you’ll see an unplugged icon in red next to “DVR disconnected” at the top of the screen. When the camera is connected using the included USB cable, you’ll see a plug in green followed by “DVR connected.”

Note: Whenever you change settings in the software, they must be transferred to the camera. Click on the circular icon to the left of “Sync Settings to DVR” to complete your choices. A confirming checkmark in green next to “Settings Saved” will appear on the screen.


Setting the ModeTo get high-definition resolution (1280 x 720) during manual recording, move the three-position switch to the middle position, the Triggering mode. Videos will be at their sharpest. However, if you prefer smaller file sizes and longer recording time before running out of memory or overwriting previous video in a circular recording, move the switch left to Continuous mode. The result will be videos at a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels. The frame rate is the same for both modes. Neither mode supports the automated triggers or unattended recording times you can set using the Zetta Widget software. If you’ve set the camera to start recording on its own from a trigger or designated time, you must leave the slider in the Custom position to the right.

Recording a VideoTo start a recording manually, make sure the mode is set for Continuous (low-res) or Triggering (high-def). Press and hold the Power button until the green LED lights up. It will shine steadily, then after a few seconds flash continually to indicate that a recording is in progress. To end a recording, hold the Power button for two seconds. The LED will turn orange, then turn off to indicate recording has stopped.


Setting the Date and TimeIn order to superimpose the correct date and time in videos recorded with the ZIR32, you must first use the Zetta Widget software. With the plug icon shown in green and labeled “DVR Connected,” click on the clock in the left icon. You can accept the PC Date Time active on your computer or you can click on the Custom Date Time. Either way, make sure to click on Sync Date Time to DVR so that the settings are saved to the camera. By default, the date and time are superimposed on the bottom-right cor-ner of the video as it’s being recorded. See Time Stamp (pg. 8) under Customizable Features if you want to record videos without the date and time.

Note: Remember to connect the camera to your computer to adjust the time when the clock springs ahead or falls back an hour.

Customizable FeaturesThe ZIR32’s self-starting flexibility become evident when you take advantage of the camera’s programmable features using the Zetta Widget software.

Note: The Custom mode is used to start a recording automatically from designated triggers or at preset times according to instructions downloaded to the camera from the Zetta Widget computer software.

To see the Custom selection screens, change the Setting Mode from Express to Custom, then click on the Save Option button. A check mark in a green circle will appear on the left side of the screen confirming Option Saved. Now, when you click on Settings in the left column, you’ll be greeted with a laundry list of capabilities selectable via radio buttons.


Video QualityYou can choose one of three video qualities by using the Zetta Widget software. They are High, Medium, and Low. High Quality means that the video is saved with the least amount of file compression; Low Quality with the most compression. The default video quality is High. Once you’ve clicked on High, Medium or Low, make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and leave the camera’s three-position switch in Custom mode.

ResolutionWhen using Custom Mode, select a resolution of 1280 x 720 or 640 x 360 to suit your needs. The former creates a high definition picture; the latter facilitates longer recording time when you need to stretch memory. If you move the slider on the camera away from Custom Mode, all custom settings will be disabled and recording resolution will be determined by positioning the switch at Continuous Mode (low-res) or Triggering Mode (high-def).

Frame RateYou can choose to record video at a High frame rate of 20 frames per second or at a Low rate of 6 fps. High provides the smoothest motion while Low enables longer-duration recordings. The Zetta Widget default frame rate is High.

Indoor Lighting ConditionThe camera can be set to accommodate the frequency of electrical grids in various countries in order to provide the best flicker-free video when indoor lighting is deployed. For use in North America, the software should be set to 60 Hz, though you’re unlikely to see much difference. The default is 50 Hz. Clicking on Outdoor assumes natural lighting.

Day / Night ModeSet to “Day mode” if the environment in which the camera is placed always has adequate lighting. Set to “Night mode” for poor lighting conditions. Set to “Auto Switching” if the lighting condition will change while the camera is operating. Make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-position switch on Custom mode. The default is Day mode.

Note about Night Vision: If you plan on operating the camera using its infrared night vision capability, do not set the software to Day mode. The camera will not use the infrared lights in this mode. If you switch to Night Mode, the camera will always have them turned on, which wastes battery power if you’re filming in daylight. You’re best off using the Auto Switching setting since the camera can sense whether it needs to use its IR lights. When the camera records in the dark using its IR lights, color is replaced by black and white (or gray scale) video.


Time StampWithout user intervention, the video’s date and run time are superimposed along the bottom right of the screen in the format: 2016/03/04 11:04:58 (year/month/day hour/minute/second). This allows you to identify the exact moment an incident occurred. However, if you prefer not to time stamp the picture, click on the Disable button, then on Sync Settings to DVR. Make sure to keep the slider switch on the camera in the Custom Mode position. The time stamp will not be recorded, and it will not appear on the video.

Note: You cannot change the time stamp format.

Circular RecordingAlso called loop recording, circular recording means that the camera will automatically overwrite the oldest video file with the newest video so that you don’t have to keep changing memory cards or transferring files to your computer. Circular recording assumes you don’t need to archive days-old video but simply want the ability to retrieve recent footage when an event such as a surveillance situation or vehicular accident warrant further review. Circular recording is enabled by default. To disengage circular recording, click on the Disable button, then on Sync Settings to DVR. Keep the three-position switch on the camera on Custom Mode.

Note: When you’re operating the camera in Continuous or Triggering modes, circular recording is enabled and cannot be turned off. If it’s important to preserve your videos in these modes, make sure to regularly transfer files to a computer or swap in fresh memory cards. In Custom mode, circular recording is enabled by default.


OrientationThe camera can operate upside down, which is a capability you may want to put to use based on its hiding position such as prioritizing whether the USB port or memory card faces out for easier access in a tight corner. Resulting video will appear upside down on your computer unless you choose the Up-side-down option in the Zetta Widget software. Make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-position switch in Custom Mode. The default is Normal orientation.

While Night Vision produces viewable results near the camera, its useful range will trail off beyond 10 - 16 feet (3 - 5 meters) away from the camera.

Split File TimeManaging your recordings is made easier from shorter-length files. That way, you can review snippets instead of epics and upload incidents without a lot of irrelevant video. You can set the software to have the camera save video into discrete files every 10-, 15- or 20 minutes.

So, for instance, if you selected the latter interval, a 3-hour recording will be automatically saved as nine 20-minute files. You won’t lose information between contiguous videos, and the smaller files may be more manageable. Split File Time is not a factor when operating the camera in Continuous or Triggering modes for short periods of time. For longer durations, files will be created at timed intervals as follows: in Continuous mode, every 20 minutes; Triggering, every 15 minutes. The Custom mode default for Split File Time is every 15 minutes.

To customize when the camera automatically saves recordings at one of the three intervals, click on the 10-, 15- or 20-minute button, then click on Sync Settings to DVR. Make sure to leave the camera’s three-position switch on Custom mode.


LED On / OffFor the most clandestine surveillance in a less-than-secure space, you’ll want to minimize the chances of giving away the camera’s position from a lit LED. You can disable the multi-colored light entirely. After clicking on the LED Off setting, make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-way switch in Custom mode.

The LED is enabled in Continuous and Triggering modes. It’s also enabled by default when recording in Custom mode.

Tip: It may not be prudent to turn off the LED. In so doing, you’re disabling the camera’s status indicators.

TriggersContinuous video recordings are comprehensive, but they consume storage and make locating incidents laborious. Alternatively, you can set the camera to start video recording by using up to four triggers: body heat, voice, vibration and/or motion. The camera’s responsiveness to these triggers each can be adjusted according to three levels of sensitivity. And they can be programmed to be triggered only during preset blocks of time.


MicIn some situations, audio in a video recording is irrelevant or undesirable. You can turn off the camera’s microphone by clicking on the Disable button. Make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-way switch in the Custom mode. The mic is enabled in Continuous and Triggering modes. It’s also enabled by default when selecting High Quality Video recording in Custom mode. It is disabled for Medium- and Low-quality recording.

Vibration-Trigger SensitivityYou can set the camera to start recording when it senses a vibration, which may be an appropriate use when placing the camera in an unattended vehicle. You can set the level of sensitivity to High, Medium or Low. In a noisy environment like when the car is parked on a busy street, set the trigger to Low Sensitivity. (Otherwise, the camera might be triggered to record too much.) But in an isolated parking lot, set the trigger to High Sensitivity. (That way it will pick up subtle changes.) If you’re not sure, set it to Medium. You should experiment to see which setting is best in the intended environment.

Once triggered, a recording will continue for 2 minutes, then return to standby until triggered again. After choosing a vibration-sensitivity trigger in the Zetta Widget software, make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-way switch in Custom mode. The Vibration trigger is disabled in Continuous and Triggering modes. It’s set to High for high-quality video recording, Medium for medium quality, and Low for low quality.


PIR TriggerThanks to the passive infrared (PIR) sensor, body heat can be used to trigger the camera. However, unlike the camera’s other triggers, PIR sensitivity cannot be adjusted. Select this trigger to record when body heat is detected. The camera can sense body heat up close and to a maximum range 10 - 16 feet (3 - 5 meters).

Voice-Trigger SensitivityIn the case of the camera’s microphone picking up a voice or voices to trigger recording, you can adjust the mic sensitivity to High, Medium, or Low. If the goal is to trigger a recording from people yelling or shouting, set the sensitivity to Low. If it makes more sense to trigger a recording from people whispering, set the sensitivity to High. If you’re not sure, set it to Medium. You should experiment to see which setting is best in the intended environment.

Once triggered, a recording will continue for 2 minutes, then return to standby until triggered again. After choosing a voice-sensitivity trigger in the Zetta Widget software, make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-way switch in Custom mode. Voice triggering is disabled in Continuous and Triggering modes. The Widget software’s voice-trigger is disabled by default.

Vibration Standby ModeNo matter whether the vibration trigger is set for high, medium or low, choosing Power Saving will cause a slight delay before recording begins while Fast Wake Up kicks in instantly at the expense of draining the battery more quickly. When you change a setting, make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and leave the camera’s three-position switch in the Custom mode. Vibration Standby Mode is not applicable to Continuous and Triggering modes. As for the Zetta Widget’s custom settings, the default is Power Saving.

Motion-Trigger SensitivityThe most useful automatic trigger to cause a video to start recording from a fixed-position camera typically is motion. Someone darts into view,and the camera begins to record. You can set the trigger’s sensitivity level to High, Medium or Low. If you’re expecting a lot of motion in the camera frame, such as shadows cast by tree limbs swaying in a breeze in front of an outdoor light, you’ll want to set the sensitivity to Low so as not to be overwhelmed by too much video. If you expect little activity, you should set the trigger sensitivity to High. That way, if there are subtle changes, you’ll be able to pick them up. If you’re uncertain, try the Medium setting. In any case, it’s a good idea to try out your choices in a test run before a mission-critical operation.

Once triggered, a recording will continue for 2 minutes, then return to standby until triggered again. After choosing a motion-sensitivity trigger in the Zetta Widget software, make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR and keep the camera’s three-way switch in Custom mode. The motion trigger is disabled in Continuous and Triggering modes.

Tip: Keep in mind that the motion trigger cannot distinguish between a cat and a cat burglar. If a guard dog is typically active, for instance, you may want to aim the camera so that the floor is out of frame.


VEHICULAR USEThe ZIR32 can be used to automatically trigger video recording in a variety of ways in a vehicle:

• Car-Activate Recording for video capture when the engine is turned on • Car-Stop Recording for when the engine is turned off• Car-Activate & Car-Stop Recording for both

Note: An optional car cigarette lighter adapter with USB charging port is required for the camera to automatically recognize whether the engine is turn on or off. (See Specifications on pg. 19.)


Using the Zetta Widget software, first click on the Disable setting under Motion-Trigger Sensitivity. Then, choose one of the following:

Car-Activate Recording: To capture video while driving, the camera will automatically power on and start recording when the car’s ignition is started. The camera will automatically shut down when the car is turned off.

Car-Stop Recording: To capture video while the car is parked, the camera will automatically start recording video when the car is turned off and stop recording video when the ignition is started.

Car-Activate & Car-Stop Recording: To capture video while both driving and when the car is parked, the camera can be set to record for 24-hours of coverage.

After making your selection, make sure to click on Sync Settings to DVR. In addition to leaving the camera’s three-position switch in the Custom mode, the camera must be plugged into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket using the optional 5-volt car adapter and included USB cable.The camera recognizes whether the vehicle is running or not based on whether power is flowing into the socket. In the case of a vehicle with an always-on powered socket, recordings must be manually started and stopped.

Auto On / OffClicking on Scheduled Recording will activate recordings at the times you’ve set. Clicking on Disable will cause the camera to ignore scheduled recordings. Remember to click on the Sync Settings to DVR button in the software and leave the camera’s three-position switch in Custom mode. Auto On/Off is disabled for Continuous and Triggering modes.

Scheduling the Camera for Auto RecordingsMost times, you’ll want to leave the camera unattended so that it starts and stops recordings on its own. Using the Zetta Widget software, you have the flexibility to schedule the camera to shoot video at various times on a weekly schedule. You set each block of recording time in one-hour increments. You can also designate whether the camera starts recording based solely on preset times or whether the programmed times puts the camera on standby ready to record only when triggered by an external event such as a voice, vibration or motion.


To program the camera, click on Settings on the left side of the Zetta Widget software, then scroll all the way down to the Auto On/Off selection. Click on Scheduled Recording, then the Edit link. You’ll see the Schedule Settings screen showing a 7-day, 24-hour calendar. Move your mouse to a particular time slot. You can either click and let go to highlight a one-hour block or click and hold the mouse to extend the time in one-hour multiples.

Upon highlighting a time block, a Create Task box appears. The default is Always Record. By instead clicking on the Trigger record selection, you can check off up to three ways for the camera to start recording.


You can instruct the camera to start recording within the designated time block if triggered by a voice, a vibration or a motion. You can check off more than one trigger, and any of them will cause the camera to start recording.

Tip: The advantage of setting triggers is that you won’t have to review hours of non-eventful footage.

Once you click OK, you’ll be able to view your choices on the calendar. Designated time blocks are outlined in gray. As the legend at the bottom of the calendar shows, a transparent block indicates an Always Record task. Blocks that are occupied by one or more colored icons indicate that you’ve set one or more triggers:

Voice -Trigger OptionVibration -Trigger OptionMotion -Trigger OptionPIR-Trigger OptionExt-Trigger In Contact TypeAux-Trigger Out Contact Type

You can always change your options by right-clicking within a block. The Create Task box will appear with your previous settings.

To activate your designated Schedule Settings on the ZIR32, make sure to click OK on the Schedule Settings screen. Then, in the Settings screen, make sure to click on the Sync Settings to DVR button. Keep the camera’s three-way switch in Custom mode.The camera will not automatically record if the switch is left in the other two positions.

Ext-Trigger in Contact TypeExternal triggers like a home alarm, trip-wire alarm, smoke detector or window trigger can activate the camera. You enable the camera to use the alarm via the External Trigger or the Auxiliary settings trigger as needed by your external alarm.



Hooking Up an External Triggering DeviceThe ZIR32 can be triggered by an external device such as a smoke detector, vibration detector, or a door or window sensor. So, for instance, if a door is opened, the camera can be set to automatically record video. Optionally, the ZIR32 can supply power to an external device. You can also use the ZIR32 to trigger an external alarm.

Acronyms used here are as follows: NO stands for normally opened, NC means normally closed, and C denotes common contact. When the alarm is in the non-triggered state, it is normally closed so that the circuit is allowing current to flow from C to NC. When the alarm is triggered, the relay is enabled and switched from the normally closed (NC) to normally opened (NO) position.

Note: For technical instructions including schematics on how to wire external devices to the ZIR32, see http://support.spytec.com/help/article/link/zetta-zir-32--auxillary-trigger-guide

Unplugging the Camera from the ComputerPay attention to the camera before you unplug it from your computer. Make sure the camera’s three-way switch is in Custom mode. Fully charged, the green LED on the camera should be steadily lit. As you unplug the camera, the LED will go dark. Now, press and hold the Power button on the camera until the LED turns green. It will flash a bit, then go out. Place the camera in position where you want it to record. The camera will now be good to go. It will automatically start recording at the times you’ve designated or be trigger-ready to record within those blocks of time.

Note: Auto recordings are only possible when the camera’s three-way switch is left in Custom mode.

Playing and Transferring VideoWhen you’re ready to review videos captured by the ZIR32, plug the camera into your computer using the included USB cable. Windows users will see a box pop up showing Removable Disk and a letter such as (D:). Double click on the ZETTA file folder to see a list of video clips according to this naming convention: ZETTA_2016-03-02_10.36.07 as in is ZETTA year-month-day hour.minute.second. You can play clips directly from the camera or copy them to your computer. You’ll need to open a video with Windows Media Player, VLC Media Player or another player of your choice. (Player software is not included with the camera.)

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LEDs at a GlanceIt’s important to pay attention to the ZIR32’s multi-color light emitting diode in order to know the status of the camera. Here’s a quick guide:

While Powered from Camera’s Battery

Green steady: camcorder is booted up

Red steady: no card, card fail, battery low or card full (and not set for circular recording)

Green flashing: recording in progress

Green/Red intermittent flashing: recording in progress but battery is low

While Powered from Electrical Outlet or Car Adapter

Orange: camera is charging

Red steady: no card, card fail or card full (and not set for circular recording)

Orange/Green intermittent flashing: charging and recording in progress

Green flashing: charging complete and recording in progress

LED off: charging complete and no recording

While Connected to Computer

Orange steady: charging

Green steady: charging complete


Lens FixedWide angle 160° diagonal, 115° horizontal, 87° verticalSensor 1 MP (1280 x 960)Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p) or 640 x 360 (360p) Frame rates (frames per second) 20 fps (high) or 6 fps (low)Video qualities High, medium, lowSensor sensitivity 1.3 V/lux-secSensor viewing angle (diagonal) 160°

Memory card support Max 200GB microSD cardMemory usage High frame rate: 15 min./GB

Low frame rate: 1hr./GB Microphone Speech-gradeBattery handling Non-removableRecording time 24 hours (with fully-charged battery)Standby time Max 180 days (Under human body heat detection or vibration

triggering in power saving mode with fully charged battery)Battery type Rechargeable 2400 mAh 3.7V Li-ion 5V adapter 5V, 1000mA DC adapter with micro USB outCurrent consumption 100mA(day mode), 400mA (night mode)Optional USB car charger 1000mAStorage and operating temperature range 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C)File format AVIPort Micro-B USB 2.0Included USB cable 12″ (30.5 cm)Auxiliary trigger ports 2Slot MicroSD/HC/XC

Internal memory None useableSize (D x W x H) 4.3″ x 2.4″ x 0.8″ (11 x 6 x 2.1 cm)Weight 4 oz. (112 g)

Troubleshooting and FAQs

Specifications


Zetta Widget Software Loads but Won’t OperateThe camera must be connected and recognized by your computer for you to use the software. Otherwise, options will be grayed out and every screen will show an unplugged icon in red along with the phrase DVR Disconnected.


64- to 200GB microSD card supportIf a high-capacity card is not recognized by the ZIR32, you’ll need to properly format it. If the card has not been used before, formatting it won’t wipe out any data. But if the card has been in use, keep in mind that any data stored on the card will be lost during formatting.

Fully insert the up to 200GB microSD card into the camera’s memory slot until a click is heard and connect the camera to your PC using the included USB cable.

Windows UsersDownload the formatting utility from:

http://support.spytec.com/help/article/link/gui-format-program

Format the card as FAT32. Quit all other programs including the anti-virus, fire-wall, browser and file manager. Otherwise, it will fail to start formatting. Disable the computer sleep mode. There are two removable drives added. Choose the drivefor the microSD card with capacity 59 / 63 / 128 GB listed. The allocation unit is 32768. Choose “quick format” and press start. Once finished, if the memory card still cannot record, please do it again but uncheck the “quick format”. It will take around between 2- and 9-hours to finish. Do not touch anything during this time and make sure the power supply and cable connection are stable.

Macintosh UsersFormat the card as “MS-DOS FAT” by using spotlight to search for “disk utility”. There are two removable drives added. Choose the drive for the microSD card with capacity 59 / 63 / 128 GB listed. Choose Erase. Choose “MS-DOS FAT” under the Format. Press “Erase” at the lower right corner. Then press “Erase” in the new pop-up windows. Wait for a while, making sure that the power supply and cable connection are stable. Formatting should be complete.

For help formatting cards greater than 32GB, see:

http://support.spytec.com/help/article/link/64gb-sd-card-formatting-guide

http://support.spytec.com/help/article/link/how-to-video-formatting-a-64gb-sd-card

When Should I Use the Reset Button?Assuming that the camera is charged but locked up, try using the Reset button under the camera. If you can, first remove the memory card. Because the button is recessed with pinhole access, grab a pin, toothpick, wire or any tool sufficiently narrow to fit into the hole. The reset button will click when pressed. Keep it pressed for 5 seconds. Camera settings will be returned to the factory defaults. If you were unable to remove the memory card, you may lose any content.

How Do I Know the Camera Is on Standby?With the three-posiiton switch set to Custom Mode and no light coming from the LED, press the Power button until the green LED turns on. It will shine steady, then flash for a few seconds and turn off. The camera is set for standby. You can place the camera in position and walk away. If, on the other hand, you press the LED for two seconds, it turns orange and shuts off, the camera has shut down and will not wake up on its own. Press the LED until the green LED comes on, flashes for a few seconds, then turns off. The camera is set for standby. It’s important to recognize the state in which you leave the camera if you expect it to record video based on Schedule Settings.

How Can I Make the Camera More Secure?You can purchase the optional adjustable mount for the Zetta ZIR32. It enables covert and secure mounting. See views of the mount on next page.

Can I Schedule Recordings Outside of Military Time?No. You can’t switch the software from military (24-hour) to AM and PM time.


How do I check card memory?If you’re not sure how much free space the memory card in your camera contains, connect the ZIR32 to your computer using the USB cable. The device will pop up on a Windows computer as a removable disk followed by a letter. Right-click on Properties to see how much space has been used and how much free space remains.

Can I use the ZIR32 as a live Web cam?No. The camera will not record when attached to a computer via its USB cable. It will charge and play recorded video through a media player on your computer.


How Can I Power the Camera in a Vehicle?Purchase an optional car adapter. See specifications.

Firmware UpgradesOccasional firmware upgrade may be available for the ZIR32. Visithttp://support.spytec.com/ to check on the latest firmware for your ZIR32.

HelpThanks again for purchasing a SpyTec product! We appreciate your business and strive to make your experience the best possible. If you have any issues with your product, please contact us at [email protected] so that we can help you get things started.

WarrantyThis Limited Warranty applies to physical goods sold by STI and lasts for a period of one year from the date of sale of the device.

This Limited Warranty covers any manufacturing defects to the device or accessories encountered by normal use. This warranty does NOT cover damages resulting from improper use of the device (including the use of incompatible accessories such as chargers, storage devices, etc.), unauthorized modifications to the device, negligence, or from any environmental or natural disasters, or from loss or theft. This warranty requires proof of sale of the device from STI or from approved resellers only.

Devices that are covered will be repaired or replaced at STI’s discretion. Devices requiring replacement will be fulfilled with a new or refurbished unit, or a similar unit if the original unit is no longer available.

To take advantage of our warranty, please go to:

http://www.spytec.com/return-policy/

and review our returns policy. If your device meets the above guidelines as well as the guidelines on our website, please click the button to proceed to the Return Authorization Form. In the event our on-line guidelines change, this warranty will supersede any newer changes. Once you have filled out the Return Merchant Authorization form, please wait for instructions. The date the form is filled out must not exceed one year from the date of sale.


SpyTec is a registered trademark of Spy Tec International, 2019.All rights reserved.

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