Midland Radio XTC280A User Manual
Quick Start Guide
Insert Battery - Open battery door
1
and install battery.
Install Micro SD Card - Open & fold
2
down rubber cover and insert Micro
SD card. Close the rubber cover.
Mount Your Camera - Mount the camera
3
where needed on your helmet, handle
bar, vehicle etc. with the mounts
supplied or purchased.
Record - Slide the record switch for-
4
ward. Recording starts in 8 seconds.
Turn Off - Once you have nished
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recording, slide the switch to the
off position.
Download & View Video - To download
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video simply remove your Micro SD
Card & plug it into your computer.
You can also plug your camera into the
computer and slide the REC switch to
the ON position.
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INDEX
Quick Start Guide ..................................................................................................................................................................................1
Welcome to the XTC Action Camera Experience .................................................................................................................................3
What’s in the Box ..................................................................................................................................................................................3
Features and Controls ...........................................................................................................................................................................3
Getting to Know the Camera .................................................................................................................................................................4
Battery .............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Micro SD Card .................................................................................................................................................................................4
Recording ........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Image Stabilization ..........................................................................................................................................................................4
Camera Mounting and Aiming ...............................................................................................................................................................5
Reformatting the Micro SD card ............................................................................................................................................................5
Compatible Systems .............................................................................................................................................................................6
Downloading Videos .............................................................................................................................................................................6
Minimum System Requirements ...........................................................................................................................................................6
Tips and Tricks ......................................................................................................................................................................................7
Service and Technical Support .............................................................................................................................................................8
FCC Information ....................................................................................................................................................................................8
Accessories .........................................................................................................................................................................................25
Accessories Order Form .....................................................................................................................................................................26
Other Midland Products ......................................................................................................................................................................27
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Welcome to the XTC Action
Thank you for purchasing the XTC280 Action Camera. As someone
who seeks adventure, we are proud to offer you the ultimate tool in
capturing and recording your adventures. With easy to use one switch
operation, 118° lens and 2 hour battery life, you never miss a minute of
the action. Once captured, simply connect to your computer and upload
the videos to share with friends. It is that simple. Enjoy!
Camera Experience
What’s in the Box
Features and Controls
1080 Features:
- 30 frames per second
- 118° lens
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- 1920 x 1080 resolution
- Records as mp4
- Image Stabilization
720 Features:
- 60 frames per second
- 118° lens
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- 1280 x 720 resolution
- Records as mp4
- Image Stabilization
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XTC280VP3 Package Includes:
1. Midland XTC280 Camera
2. Submersible Case
3. USB Cable
4. Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
5. Helmet Adhesive Mount
(includes 2 3M adhesive pads)
118 Degree Lens
Microphone
Forward On/ Record
Flashes RED when
Camera is Recording
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RECORD Switch
Record LED
Battery LED
H/L Mode
Switch
Micro SD card
Reformat Button
Track for Mounting
Accessories
RECORD Switch
Backward Stop
Recording/OFF
Micro SD Card LED
Mini USB
Connector
Micro SD Card Slot
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Getting to Know the Camera
Battery
1. To insert the battery, push down the battery door latch on the right side
of the camera. Door will release. Push forward to remove.
2. Install Lithium-Ion battery.
3. Return battery door and click into place.
Battery Status
Indicator
Solid Green Indicates full battery life
Blinking Green Battery is charging
Solid Red Indicates half battery life
Blinking Red* Indicates low battery life
No Light Battery is dead
*Note: When the red battery LED begins blinking, be prepared
to charge the battery because the camera will stop recording
at this point.
Micro SD Card
1. Open and fold down the back rubber cover.
2. Insert Micro SD card into slot observing proper direction (shown below).
3. Return rubber ap into place.
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Recording
1. Move the RECORD switch forward. This turns the camera on.
2. The battery indicator will light from red to green. The Micro SD card
3. To stop recording, move the RECORD switch back to the off position.
Image Stabilization
the video from a shaking or vibrating camera.
Getting to Know the Camera
indicator will light green. The record indictor will begin ashing red after
8 seconds. This indicates the camera is capturing video.
Note: The camera will continue recording for 3 seconds after toggling
the switch to the off position.
Micro SD Card
LED Status
Green 1 GB or more available.
Orange 512 MB to 1 GB available.
Red
Flashing Red Cannot read the card.
Flashing Green
*Note: Requires Class 4 Micro SD card
Memory Size 720 Record Time 1080 Record Time
512 MB 6.5 Minutes 5.5 Minutes
1 GB 13 Minutes 11 Minutes
2 GB 26 Minutes 22 Minutes
4 GB 52 Minutes 44 Minutes
8 GB 104 Minutes 88 Minutes
16 GB 208 Minutes 176 Minutes
32 GB 416 Minutes 352 Minutes
*Note: The camera automatically splits the video into 2 GB
segments.
The XTC280 uses Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) to visually stabilize
Meaning
Below 512 MB available or
no Micro SD card installed.
Indicates card has been
reformatted.
Camera Mounting and Aiming
Mount on Dual Track System
The XTC280 was innovatively designed with an identical dual track
mount system on both sides of the camera. This allows you to mount
it on either side of a helmet with ease. In addition, the main mount
piece is interchangeable and can be moved from the helmet mount to
the goggle mount. This eliminates the hassle of having to remount the
camera every time.
To mount the camera on the main mount piece, slide the camera onto
the dual track system with the two notches on the mount facing toward
the back of the camera.
To detach the camera from the main mount, hold the camera with the
lens facing away from you. Press down the mount release switch and
pull the mount toward yourself.
Dual Track
Mounting System
Mount Release
Switch
Interchangeable
Mount
Aiming the Camera when mounted with the dual track mount:
When mounting the camera on a helmet, you must do the following:
1. Consider what you would like to shoot and mount the camera
accordingly- left side, right side or top.
2. Find a at surface and ensure the area is clean of dirt and debris.
Remove the cover of the adhesive pad and adhere to the helmet.
3. Once attached, adjust the camera to be sure you are not lming the
sky or the ground.
Camera Mounting and Aiming
Mount using the Thread Mount
On the bottom of the XTC280 is a standard thread mount that allows
the camera to be mounted to a tripod or other xture with a 1/4-20 (1/4”
diameter, 20 threads per inch) 5/16 deep thread. The vented helmet strap
mount is a screw type mount. To afx the camera, insert the screw on the
mount into the camera thread and rotate the camera clockwise to tighten
down onto the screw.
Over tightening may cause damage
to the mount and/or camera
Thread Mount
Screw Mount
Aiming the Camera when mounted with the thread mount:
When mounting the camera on the handlebars of a bike or with the
vented helmet strap mount, follow these steps:
1. Consider what you would like to shoot and mount accordingly.
2. Ensure, once attached, that the camera is aimed straight and not
toward the ground or at the sky.
Reformatting the Micro SD card
Ensure battery is fully charged before formatting
The Micro SD card can be reformatted while in the camera. This allows
you to delete all the videos at one time. Follow these steps:
1. Move the RECORD switch to the record position.
2. When the battery indicator turns green, press and hold the Micro SD
card reformat button.
3. Keep holding the Micro SD card reformat button down until the record
indicator turns off and the Micro SD card indicator begins blinking
green.
4. Move the RECORD switch to the off position.
Note: The camera cannot reformat the Micro SD card if the low
battery light is on.
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The XTC280 can be used on both a PC or MAC. Below are the compatible
operating systems:
Windows XP SP2, Vista, 7, 8
Macintosh OSX 10.4 and higher
For Windows we recommend Windows Media Player 10 or higher.
For Macintosh we recommend Quick Time 6.5 or higher.
Downloading Videos
There is no need to install any software with the XTC280. It is a plug
and play device. With this, follow the below instructions depending upon
whether you have a PC or a MAC.
Downloading Videos on a PC with a WINDOWS Operating System
1. Connect the camera to the USB port using the included cable.
2. Turn the camera on by moving the RECORD switch to the record
position.
3. The device should automatically install.
4. Operating system
a. Windows XP
i. Open “My Computer”. The camera will be listed under devices
with removable storage.
b. Windows Vista
i. Open “Computer”. The camera will be listed under devices with
removable storage.
c. Windows 7
i. Open “Computer”. The camera will be listed under devices with
removable storage.
d. Windows 8
i. From the desktop, open the File Explorer. The camera will be
listed under devices with removable stoarge
5. Click on the device.
6. Open DCIM Folder.
7. Open 100MEDIA folder.
8. Your videos will be in this folder.
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Downloading Videos on a MAC
1. Connect the camera to the USB port using the included cable.
2. Turn the camera on by moving the RECORD switch to the record
3. MAC should automatically recognize the camera external hard drive.
4. Click on the icon on the desktop.
5. Open DCIM Folder.
6. Open 100MEDIA folder.
7. Your videos will be in this folder.
8. Drag video les to your hard drive or double click to view.
Compatible Systems
Downloading Videos
position.
Minimum System Requirements
Processor 3.0 GHz or faster 3.2 GHz or faster
Ram 1 GB or greater 2 GB or greater
Video Card 128 MB or greater 128 MB or greater
Video playback requires H.264 codec. To obtain more information go
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720 video 1080 video
Tips and Tricks
Problem Solution
Batteries
Camera not turning on Make sure battery is fully charged.
Recording
Camera not recording
Micro SD card
Micro SD card not reading
Video Playback
Slow or choppy video
Make sure the switch is pushed all the
way forward. If the record LED does
not come on, turn off the device and
reinstall the battery.
Verify available memory.
Ensure the Micro SD card is inserted
properly.
Plug camera into the computer to
verify it has available storage.
Attempt formatting process.
Verify the camera is plugged into a
USB 2.0 device.
Remove other unused USB devices.
Transfer video to computer before
viewing.
Verify computer meets minimum
requirements.
Verify proper codec is installed.
Tips and Tricks
Problem Solution
Video Downloading
Slow data transfer
Computer does not
recognize camera
File won’t transfer off
memory card
Sound
Excessive Wind Noise
Verify the camera is plugged into a USB
2.0 device. If registering as 1.1, unplug
and the re-plug the device.
Remove other unused USB devices.
Ensure record switch is in the record
position while connected to computer.
Ensure the Micro SD card is inserted
properly.
Micro SD card may be corrupted.
Attempt formatting process.
In the run command type:
chkdsk volume:/f
then press enter
Place piece of tape over microphone
hole.
Try using the submersible case
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Service and Technical Support
If you have a problem which you believe requires service, please call
rst and speak with a service technician. Many problems can be
remedied over the phone without returning the unit for service.
If after talking with technical support you still feel your unit needs to be
returned for service, follow the below instructions:
1. Pack the unit in its original box and packing. Then pack the original
box in a suitable shipping carton.
Caution: Improper packing may result in damage during shipment.
2. Include the following:
a. Full description of any problems
b. Daytime telephone number, name & address
3. For warranty service include a photocopy of the bill of sale from an
authorized dealer or other proof of purchase showing the date of sale.
4. You do not need to return accessory items (USB Cable, Various
Mounts, Batteries and Owners Guide) unless they might be directly
related to the problem.
5. A at rate of $40.00 will apply to repairs not covered by warranty or
units that are over one year old. Send only cashier’s check, money
order, Master Card or Visa card number.
For Technical Support Contact:
Midland Radio Corporation
5900 Parretta Drive
Kansas City, Missouri 64120
Phone: (816) 241-8500
Fax: (816) 241-5713
E-mail: mail@midlandradio.com
Web site: www.midlandusa.com
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
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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.
Warning: Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved
by MIDLAND RADIO CORPORATION could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. Note: 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 reasonable 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 instructions, it may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase separation between equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Midland Radio Corporation will repair or replace, at its option without charge, any Midland XTC280 action camera which fails due to a defect in
Limited Warranty
material or workmanship within ONE year following the initial consumer purchase. This warranty does not apply to accidents of any kind, exposure
to pressure, extreme temperatures, and submersion water damage as this product is water resistant but not waterproof, battery leak or abuse.
Accessories have a 90 day warranty from date of purchase, including any mounts and cables. This warranty does not include the cost of labor for
removal or re-installation of the product in a vehicle or other mounting. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
Note: The above warranty applies only to merchandise purchased in the United States of America or any of the territories or possessions thereof, or
from a U.S. Military exchange.
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