XCELcam HD, HD2 User Manual

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XCEL HD

XCEL HD2

USER MANUAL

XCEL

TM

ACTION CAMERAS

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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 you need
support for your product, please contact the XCEL technical service
or visit our website.

CONTACT

1-888-779-7646

[e-mail]

xcelcam.com

JOIN THE XCEL COMMUNITY

ABOUT US

For 10 years, GG Telecom, makers of XCEL products and
SPYPOINT surveillance cameras, has the mission to offer

products that are easy to use, innovative, affordable and of
exceptional quality. We promote family values and the involvement
of our employees in all stages of development, manufacturing and
product promotion. Our priority is to provide outstanding multilin­gual customer service.

Prosperous and respected, GG Telecom is a company that keeps
abreast of new technologies and listens to its customers. Our
XCEL products are constantly being developed. Our research and
development team works tirelessly to offer high performance
action cameras and a full range of innovative accessories that will
follow you everywhere and let you capture your best moments.

More than a dozen accessories are included with the XCEL camera.
Just install your camera to discover a world of possibilities.

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Package contents ............................................................. 4

Components ..................................................................... 5

Getting started ................................................................. 6

Installation of the accessories included ............................ 7

Operation modes .............................................................. 8

Conguration modes ...................................................... 11

Operation of the LED lights and screen depending on selected

options ........................................................................... 12

Remote control

XCEL HD .......................................................................... 14

XCEL HD2 ......................................................................... 15

Charging the battery ...................................................... 17

Memory card .................................................................. 18

Transferring les to a computer ..................................... 18

Maintenance of the camera ............................................. 19

Troubleshooting ............................................................. 20

Error messages............................................................... 20

Available accessories ...................................................... 21

Specications

XCEL HD .......................................................................... 23

XCEL HD2 ......................................................................... 24

Table of contents

Regulation (XCEL HD) ...................................................... 25

Limited warranty ............................................................ 26

Repair service ................................................................. 26

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Package 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

Wrist strap

XCEL

stickers (3)

Camera with

slide adaptor

(XCEL HD)

Quick release stands

with safety ring (2)

1 button

remote control

(XCEL HD)

Lithium-ion

Polymer battery

2-way

remote control

(XCEL HD2)

Camera with
slide adaptor

(XCEL HD2)

MOUNTING ACCESSORIES INCLUDED:

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Components

FRONT VIEW BOTTOM VIEW

MODE
BUTTON

ON/OFF &
START/STOP
BUTTON

BACK
BUTTON

MICRO
HDMI PORT

WIDE ANGLE LENS

MICRO
USB PORT

MIC IN

SLIDE ADAPTOR
ANCHORAGE

MICROSD
SLOT

OK
BUTTON

MIC

MICROSD
SLOT

HEAT
SINK

MOUNT
SYSTEM

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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 moving the lock
button to the right and remove the cover.

Insert the lithium-ion polymer battery (included) into
the battery compartment.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

To turn on the camera, press and hold the button a few seconds
until the welcome screen appears.

To turn off the camera, press and hold the button a few seconds
until the shutdown screen appears.

BUTTON FUNCTION

1. : ON-OFF/ START-STOP

2. M: Changes mode/ Next

3. OK: Conrm entries/ Zoom (+)*

4. BACK: Exit the menu/ Previous/ Zoom (-)*
*XCEL HD2 only

USING THE CAMERA WITH THE WATERPROOF HOUSING

(XHD-OHT or XHD-OHC)

Insert the camera into the housing and close it tightly. The
housing can then be installed on any mount compatible
with XCEL action cameras. It protects the camera and
allows to use for underwater use. The housing is waterproof
up to 160 ft. (image: camera with XHD-OHT housing)

An access screw for the microphone is located at the
back of the housing. Remove the screw completely to
improve sound recording. Note that the housing is no longer
waterproof if the screw is loosened or removed, the water

will inltrate into the housing.

USING THE CAMERA WITHOUT THE WATERPROOF HOUSING

To use the camera without the housing, it is necessary to
use the slide adaptor. This allows you to attach the camera
on any mount compatible with XCEL action cameras. Install
the slide adaptor by sliding it in the anchorage system
located under the camera.

To remove the slide adaptor from the camera, press the
ends and slide the adaptor toward the back of the camera.

Note: The camera is compatible with microSD memory cards with
capacity up to 32 GB, class 4 or higher (not included). See AVAILABLE
ACCESSORIES section (p.22).

Note: The battery included with the camera is partially charged. It is
possible to use the camera as is, but for best results, recharge the
battery (see CHARGING THE BATTERY section p.17).

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Note: The slide adaptor has been designed to attach securely and
adequately to the anchorage system of the camera and resist to activities
with impact.

SHUTTING

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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

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Operation modes

DESCRIPTION OF ICONS

Turn 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)

PHOTO

Taking photos

• XCEL HD: 1mp, 3mp or 5 mp
XCEL HD2: 5mp, 8mp or 12mp

• 1 to 6 consecutive photos

TIME LAPSE

Taking photos at predened regular

intervals

(0.5, 2, 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds)

VIEW

• Allows the user to see the number of

recorded les.

• Allows the user to view photos and
videos when the camera is connected
to a television using the HDMI cable.

SETTINGS

Allows the user to set the advanced set­tings of the camera.

See CONFIGURATION MODES section (p.11) for more details.

VIDEO MODE

• Allows the user to see the current conguration of the VIDEO mode.

1) Battery level

2) Video mode

3) Video resolution

4) Number of recorded videos

5) Remote control (wireless)

6) Zoom 1x to 4x (XCEL HD2 only)

7) Sound signal

8) LED lights

9) Estimated remaining recording time

• To start recording a video, press the button. The camera beeps if the
sound signal option is enabled. The recording time is displayed on the
screen and the LED lights ash while recording. See OPERATION OF THE
LED LIGHTS AND SCREEN DEPENDING ON SELECTED OPTIONS section
(p.12).

• To increase the zoom (XCEL HD2 only), press OK and to decrease, press
BACK. Refer to the subject distance table in the REMOTE CONTROL sec­tion (p.15) to nd which zoom level to use. The zoom adjustment can
be done while recording a video.

• To stop recording, press the button. The camera beeps if the sound
signal option is enabled. The remaining recording time on the memory
card will reappear on the screen.

When the microSD card is full, the camera automatically stops recording
and the current video will be saved.

When the battery is empty, the camera automatically stops recording and
the current video will be saved before the camera turns off.

It is possible to record a video with a maximum duration of approximately

45 minutes (3.66 GB) for the XCEL HD and approximately 30 minutes (3.66

GB) for the XCEL HD2. When this maximum is reached, the camera stops

recording and automatically starts a new video. The rst video will be identi­ed XCEL0001 and the second XC010001.

Note: It is possible to take videos with the camera installed upside down.
The camera automatically displays the video in the right direction when
viewing on a computer or a TV. To do this, the camera must be installed
upside down before recording the video.

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