MIDLAND XTC 400 - Manual (Page 11)

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Aiming the Camera when mounted with
the thread mount:
When mounting the camera on a thread mount, follow these steps:
1. Consider what you would like to shoot and mount accor-
dingly.
2. Ensure, once attached, that the camera is aimed straight
and not toward the ground or at the sky.
3. If needed, rotate the lens to maintain an upright viewing
angle
4. To see where your camera is aimed, enable Wi-Fi and use
your smartphone with the app as a viewfinder.
Low Light Function
The low light function allow the user to take video also in
low light conditions.
To activate the function move the related switch to the L
position. To deactivate the function move the switch to the
N position.
Downloading Videos
There is no need to install any software with the XTC400.
It is a plug and play device. To download video, follow the
instructions below 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 computer using included
micro USB cable.
2. Ensure the record switch is in the OFF position
3. Double click “My Computer” and locate “Removable Disk.”
4. PC:
a. If “Removable Disk” is not showing, close “My Com-
puter” folder and reopen it. The “Removable Disk” icon
should appear.
b. Open the “Removable Disk” icon.
5. MAC
a. MAC should automatically recognize the camera
external hard drive.
b. Click on the icon on the desktop.
6. Open the “DCIM” folder icon.
7. Open the “100MEDIA” icon.
8. Your videos will be in this folder.
Note:
the camera will generate two clips for each video, one
in the selected resolution and the other in low res. (.tmb)
Wi-Fi
Note: The Wi-Fi doesn’t turn ON if the MicroSD isn’t inserted.
The XTC400’s built in Wi-Fi allows you to connect and con-
trol the camera using a smartphone or tablet.
1. Toggle the Wi-Fi switch inside the back cover to the ON
position.
2. Slide the record switch forward.
3. Allow a few seconds for the camera to power on and
initiate the Wi-Fi
a. The camera will double beep twice and the front indi-
cator will be blue.
b. When the Wi-Fi is ready, the camera will beep once
and the front indicator will be solid green
Attention: Wi-Fi TIME OUT: If the camera is turned on in
Wi-Fi mode and no devices are connected for 60 sec. the
camera will automatically start recording.
Many features and options are avialiable with the
smartphone app:
Smartphone Application
In order to control the camera you have to download “Ac-
tion Connect” app.
Available from the “Apple store” and “Google Play”. With
this application is possible to:
Shoot
• Live Preview
• Start and stop recording
• Customize Video Settings
• Zoom (Change angle of view)
• Pictures
• Timelapse (Burst mode)
• Time Delayed Pictures
• Wi-Fi Settings
• Time and data setting
• Any many more
Show
• Watch directly from your mobile device the video and pic-
tures saved on the XTC400.
• Manage your files
Share
• Downlaod video on your mobile
• Share them with your world through Social Networks,
e-mail and messages.
Compatible Systems
The XTC400 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 video playback, we recommend Windows Media Player,
Quick Time or VLC Media Player.