XCELcam STREAM Quick Start Manual

QUICK START GUIDE

XCEL STREAM CAMERA

v1.1

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Complete instructions under Support section

1. Getting started

INSERTING THE MICROSD CARD

Insert a microSD memory card (up to 64 GB capacity, not
included) in the card slot, gold contacts facing up. The card
is inserted correctly when a click is heard.

CHARGING THE CAMERA

Using the included USB cable, connect the camera to a

USB power source and charge it completely before rst

use. When the camera is fully charged, the indicator turns
off.

EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE FOR EXTENDED USE

While using the camera, an external power source can
be used to provide continuous power and allow a longer
autonomy period (a rechargeable booster pack, a car/ATV
outlet, a USB source or a wall socket).

The camera has 2 recording modes; Dash Cam and Action
Cam. Dash Cam mode is set by default.

Modes can be switched from the menu (see step 3).

To enter the menu, press

in the preview screen.

Use

to navigate the menu and to select.

At the end of the menu options, the camera goes back to
the preview screen.

3. Menu

2. Choosing a mode

Indicator

Playback

Play recorded videos

Action Cam

Action Cam/
Dash Cam

Switch between Action Cam and
Dash Cam modes

Wi-Fi local

Enable/Disable Wi-Fi for wireless
connection on a smartphone (see
step 5/6)

Wi-Fi cloud

Enable/Disable internet cloud
connection for live streaming (see
step 5/7)

Voice record

Enable/Disable voice recording
(Dash Cam mode)

Auto record

Enable/Disable auto recording on
12V (Dash Cam mode)

Auto REC

Screen
auto off

Screen turns off after 60 sec. of
non-operation (Dash Cam mode)

Settings

Reset to default settings or format
SD card

Menu language and advanced settings can be set via
the smartphone application (see user’s manual for

more information).

60 SEC

OFF

Action Cam

Press to trigger and stop recording

Dash Cam

Continuous loop video recording in 3 min sections

Press

to trigger recording. Press then

to stop recording

Emergency functions available, see user’s manual

for more information

4. Downloading the App

Before using your camera with your smartphone, ins­tall the XCEL STREAM app from Google Play Store or
Apple Store.

1. Go to Google Play Store or Apple

store on your smartphone or tablet.

2. Search for XCEL STREAM.

3. Tap "Install".

4. Wait for the end of the installation before using your

phone to control the camera or to live stream over
the web.

TURNING THE CAMERA ON

• To turn on the camera, press

.

• To turn off the camera, press and hold

a few

seconds until the screen shuts down.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE
SMARTPHONE APP

1. In the menu of the camera, enable the

Wi-Fi local option.

2. Turn on the Wi-Fi option of your smartphone and

choose the network named after your camera ID
(ex: R2-...)

3. Run the XCEL STREAM app.

4. Tap on the Local icon, and then select your camera.

Smartphone Camera

Local

Cloud

Server

Camera

Smartphone

Internet

• An arrow will appear in the upper left corner of
the camera screen. It means the smartphone is
connected to the camera.

In "Local", you can only control the camera
via the phone.

PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR LIVE STREAMING

(CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE CLOUD SERVER)

1. With your smartphone, open the App in "Local" as

described at step 6, then click on "Setup".

Under "Internet Settings", enter your Email and
AP (access point). Choose the access point you
will use to connect to the internet, then press save.

2. In the menu of the camera, enable the Wi-Fi

cloud option.

When the Wi-Fi cloud is enabled, the main menu
screen of the camera displays the connection process.
When it is done, the screen will switch to preview.

PREPARING A DISTANT SMARTPHONE FOR
RECEIVING LIVE STREAMING

(CONNECTING A SMARTPHONE TO THE CLOUD SERVER)

In order to view live streaming from a smart­phone, the XCEL STREAM app must be installed.

1. Connect the smartphone to the internet.

2. Run the XCEL STREAM app.

3. Follow these steps to add a camera and see live

streaming.

An arro w will appear in the upper left corner
of the camera screen. It means that live
streaming has started.

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6. Using the App in "Local" 7. Live streaming in "Internet"

TWITTER.COM/SPYPOINTCAMERA YOUTUBE.COM/SPYPOINTTRAILCAM

FACEBOOK.COM/SPYPOINT

Internet Settings

Email

[e-mail]

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Album Setup

The app has two functions; Local and Internet.

• Local : The smartphone directly connects to the
camera via Wi-Fi for remote control, setup, photo and
live view.

• Internet : The smartphone and the camera are
connected to the cloud server for live streaming. The
access point can either be a wireless router, a 3G/4G
mobile wireless router or a 3G/4G hot spot.

The quality of the streaming depends on the
speed of your access point’s internet connection.

Note : During live streaming, no footage can be
recorded.

5. App functions

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USING THE APP IN "LOCAL"

1. Enables voice communication between

the camera and the smartphone.

2. Changes the orientation of the image

when the camera is placed upside
down.

3. Allows viewing multiple cameras at

the same time.

4. Starts/stops video recording. Files are

saved to the camera S D card only.

5. Starts/stops video recording or takes

photos. Files are saved to the smart

phone only.

More information is available in the user’s manual.

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