Xcel HD2 manual

v2.0 XCEL HD XCEL HD2 USER MANUAL XCEL TM ACTION CAMERAS[...]

2 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A XCEL PRODUCT. This manual will guide you through all the features of your device so that you will get optimal use out of your product. Our priority is to provide outstanding customer service. If y ou need support for your product, please contact the XCEL technical service or visit our website. CONTACT 1-888-779-7646 tech@[...]

3 Package contents ............................................................. 4 Components ..................................................................... 5 Getting started ................................................................. 6 Installation of the accessories included ............................ 7 Operation modes ............[...]

4 P ackage contents ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Camo waterproof housing Bow mount Scope mount Head strap mount Clear waterproof housing Straight and 90° extender 360° Roll bar mount Curved adhesive mount Flat adhesive mount Lens cleaning cloth Carrying case HDMI and USB cables Lens protector W rist strap XCEL stickers (3) Camera with slide adaptor (XCE[...]

5 Components FRONT VIEW BOTTOM VIEW MODE BUTTON ON/OFF & ST ART/STOP BUTTON BACK BUTTON MICRO HDMI PORT WIDE ANGLE LENS MICRO USB PORT MIC IN SLIDE ADAPTOR ANCHORAGE MICRO SD SLOT OK BUTTON MIC MICRO SD SLOT HEA T SINK MOUNT SYSTEM[...]

6 Getting started INSERTING THE MICROSD CARD Insert a microSD memory card in the card slot, gold contacts facing up. The card is inserted correctly when a click is heard. REMOVING THE MICROSD CARD Lightly press the memory card into the camera once to pop it out of the slot and remove it. BATTERY INSTALLATION Unlock the battery compartment cover by [...]

7 Installation of the accessories included SPORT EDITION 360° ROLL BAR MOUNT 90° & STRAIGHT EXTENDERS CURVED & FLAT ADHESIVE MOUNTS HUNTING EDITION BOW MOUNT SCOPE MOUNT HEAD STRAP MOUNT WATERPROOF HOUSING QUICK RELEASE STAND WITH SAFETY RING[...]

8 Oper ation modes DESCRIPTION OF ICONS T urn on the device and switch from one mode to another by pressing the M button. It is possible to see on the conguration screen 5 different modes. VIDEO HD video recording (480p, 720p or 1080p) PH OTO T aking photos • XCEL HD: 1mp, 3mp or 5 mp XCEL HD2: 5mp, 8mp or 12mp • 1 to 6 consecutive photos TI[...]

9 Oper ation modes PHOTO MODE • Allows the user to see the current conguration of the PHO TO mode. 1) Battery level 2) Photo mode 3) Photo resolution 4) Multi-shot option 5) R emote control (wireless) 6) Z oom 1x to 4x (only XCEL HD2) 7) Sound signal 8) LED lights 9) Estimated number of photos that can be taken before the card is full • T o [...]

10 Here is the information displayed on the television screen depending on the mode selected (VIDEO, PHO TO or TIME LAPSE). MODE INFORMA TIONS VIDEO Mode icon, video resolution, battery level and remaining recording time. PH OTO Mode icon, photo resolution, battery level and number of photos that can be taken before the card is full. TIME LAPSE Mod[...]

11 Date/Time Allows the user to set the date (Y ear/Month/Day) and time (hour/minute). Use the OK button to conrm the entry and use the M and BACK button to adjust the digits. Note : When the camera is not powered for appro ximately 48 hours, it is possible that the date and time reset. So always verify the date and time before using the camera [...]

12 Congur ation modes OPERATION OF THE LED LIGHTS AND SCREEN DEPENDING ON SELECTED OPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL OPTION DEL LIGHTS OPTION OPERA TION OF THE LED LIGHTS AND SCREEN BEFORE RECORDING VIDEOS/PHOTOS OPERA TION OF THE LED LIGHTS AND SCREEN WHEN RECORDING VIDEOS/PHOTOS ENABLED ( * and ) Enabled ( ) • The 4 LED lights ash every 2 seconds to[...]

13 Congur ation modes Note: When the remote control option is enabled (wireless mode [ ] ON), the camera goes into sleep after 2 minutes of inactivity to maximize battery life. T o wake the camer a from sleep, do one of the following actions: 1. Press the RECORD button on the remote control ( ). 2. Hold down the ON-OFF button on the camera for 3[...]

14 R emote control • XCEL HD When the camera is on and the REMO TE CONTROL option is enabled, the remote control allows you to take videos and photos in the mode shown on the screen by pressing the ST AR T/STOP button. Wireless range up to 40". SYNCHRONIZATION The remote control synchronizes automatically when the ST AR T/STOP button is used[...]

15 R emote control • XCEL HD2 When the camera is on and the REMOTE CONTROL option is enabled, the remote control allows the user to take videos and photos in the mode shown on the screen. It is also possible to enlarge the image up to 4x (720p and 480p only). The XCEL HD2 remote control is water resistant up to 16". REMOTE CONTROL UTILIZATIO[...]

16 R emote control • XCEL HD2 SCREEN T o access to the screen, press any button except the start/stop the video and photo recording ( ). The screen turns off after 10 seconds in order to preserve battery life. 1) Selected mode 2) Zoom selected 3) Recording status 4) K eypad lock REMOTE CONTROL SYNCHRONIZATION It is necessary to synchronize the re[...]

17 BATTERY LIFE When the battery of the camera is fully charged, it is possible to record about 2 hours to 2.5 hours, depending of the different videos resolutions. Video resolution Video recording hours 720p @ 30 fps (XCEL HD) 2h30 720p @ 60 fps (XCEL HD2) 1h50 1080p @ 30 fps 2h 480p @ 60 fps 2h15 USING THE CAMERA DURING THE CHARGING OF THE BATTER[...]

18 Memory card/ T r ansferring les to a computer MEMORY CARD Using a memory card is required to record videos and photos. The camer a is compatible with microSD memory card, up to 32 GB capacity (Class 4 or higher). Sold separately , see AV AILABLE ACCESSORIES section (p.22). Before inserting or removing a card, turn off the camer a to prevent d[...]

19 Maintenance of the camer a CLEANING THE LENS Install the lens protector (included) on the lens of the camera when it is used without the waterproof housing. T o clean the lens, use an air blower to remove dirt such as dust or sand. Then gently wipe the lens tissue (included) on the lens. CLEANING THE CAMERA Gently wipe the camera with a soft, dr[...]

20 T roubleshooting/ Error messages The housing fogs • Use anti-fog inserts, sold separately (see A V AILABLE ACCESSORIES section p.22) • Apply an anti-drip solution on the lens of the housing to prevent fogging when using the camera in the r ain or underwater . The videos/photos do not appear on the television • V erify if the camera is corr[...]

21 A v ailable accessories T o obtain more information on the available accessories, go to xcelcam.com . Here are the accessories av ailable for the XCEL cameras. XHD-HUNT ACC Hunting accessories XHD-SPOR T ACC Sport accessories KITS POWER XHD-BA T T Lithium-ion polymer battery + cover XHD-A USB power adaptor XHD-CHG Dual battery charger XHD-CUSB D[...]

22 A v ailable accessories MEMORY 32 GB MEMORY Adapter Adaptateur HIGH SPEED HAUTE VITESSE MICROSD 16GB/32GB PROTECTION AND OTHERS ACCESSORIES XHD-LP Lens protector XHD-MIC External microphone XHD-FOG Anti-fog inserts XHD- TL T ether leash XHD-OHC Camo waterproof housing XHD-OHT Clear waterproof housing[...]

23 Specications • XCEL HD Video recording Video resolution 1080p/30ips 720p/30ips 480p/60ips File format .MP4, codec H.264 Photo Recording Photo resolution 1, 3, 5 MP File format JPG Time Lapse option Predened intervals from 0.5 to 60s Lens Optical eld of view • Ultra wide angle 720p • Wide angle 480p, 1080p Audio Sound recording Ste[...]

24 Specications • XCEL HD2 Video recording Video resolution 1080p/30ips 720p/60ips 480p/60ips File format .MP4, codec H.264 Photo Recording Photo resolution 5, 8, 12 MP File format JPG Time Lapse option Predened intervals from 0.5 to 60s Lens Optical eld of view • Ultra wide angle 720p, 1080p • Wide angle 480p Z oom 1x to 4x Low ligh[...]

25 R egulation FCC AND IC REGULATIONS FCC Part l5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to P art 15 of the Feder al Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equ[...]

26 Limited warr anty and repair This XCEL product designed by GG T elecom, is covered by a one (1) y ear warr anty on material and workmanship starting from the original date of purchase. The sales receipt is your proof of purchase and must be presented if warr anty service is needed. This warr anty will be honored in the country of purchase only .[...]