XCEL STREAM User manual

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XCEL STREAM CAMERA
v1.1
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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
ActionCam
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, ins-
tall 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 smart-
phone, 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 arrow 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 [email protected]
AP
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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 SD 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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