XTC400
Recommended Smartphone App
Action Connect
Scan To download for IOS and Android
Table of Contents
Download and Install. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tutorial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shoot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Photo Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Video Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Video Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Anti Flicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Photo Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Photo Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
AE Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Self Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
WiFi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WiFi Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mic Sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Date & Time in APP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Beep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Download Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Multimedia Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Download and Install
Search ”Action Connect” on the IOS App Store or Android Play Store.
Tutorial
If this is the first time running the app, it will give a brief tutorial.
Connecting
Ensure the WiFi is on and connected to the XTC400.
Phone - WiFi not connected
Camera - WiFi not connected
Phone - Connected
Camera - WiFi not connected
Phone - Connected
Camera - Connected
Shoot
Video Mode
Camera
Memory Status
Camera
Battery Status
Resolution
Quick Selection
Zoom
Refresh
Back
Settings
Start/Stop
Recording
Photo/
Video
Selection
Resolution Quick Selection - Allows quick change between 1080p, 720p, or WVGA
Refresh - Allows user to refresh the video feed in case of interruption
Back - Returns user back to the main menu
Start/Stop Record - Initiates record mode. (Live preview will be disabled until stopped recording)
Photo/Video Selection - Switches between Photo and Video mode
Settings - Goes to camera settings
Zoom - Digital zoom 1x - 4x
Camera Battery Status - Displays the status of the camera battery
Camera Memory Status - Displays the amount of free memory remaining on the micro SD card
Photo Mode
Camera
Memory Status
Camera
Battery Status
Resolution
Quick Selection
Picture Mode
Zoom
Refresh
Back
Settings
Capture
Picture
Photo/
Video
Selection
Resolution Quick Selection - Allows quick change between 12MP, 5MP, or 3MP
Picture Mode - Allows user to quickly change between:
Single Shot
Burst (5 pictures per second)
Continuous Shot
Refresh - Allows user to refresh the video feed in case of interruption
Back - Returns user back to the main menu
Start/Stop Record - Initiates record mode (Live preview will be disabled until stopped recording)
Photo/Video Selection - Switches between Photo and Video mode
Settings - Goes to camera settings
Zoom - Digital zoom 1x - 4x
Camera Battery Status - Displays the status of the camera battery
Camera Memory Status - Displays the amount of free memory remaining on the micro SD card
Settings
Video Settings
Video Resolution
The frame rate for each resolution can be changed here.
Anti Flicker
Anti Flicker is n video filter that reduces flickering effects in the video. Anti flicker should be
selected based on electricity frequency used in that region. In the USA, use 60Hz. However,
in Europe, use 50Hz.
Photo Settings
Photo Resolution
12M - 4000 x 3000
5M - 2592 x 1944
3M - 2048 x 1536
Continuous Shooting
Takes one picture every 2, 5 or 10 seconds. Great for creating time lapse videos. Video editing
software required to turn pictures into video (ie Adobe Premiere, Sony Vegas, etc.)
AE Meter
AE stands for aperture exposure. This means that your exposure time will be adjusted according
to the aperture that you choose.
Center - The meter concentrates towards the center. The balance is then “feathered” out towards
the edges.
Average - Takes all lighting into consideration then chooses a setting, and auto chooses the best
aperture for the shortest exposure time.
Spot - Uses a smaller area (1% - 5%) near the center to determine which aperture to use.
Contrast
Contrast is defined as the separation between the darkest and brightest areas of the image.
Adding contrast usually adds “pop” and makes an image look more vibrant while decreasing
contrast can make an image look duller.
Soft - Decrease contrast and you bring the shadows up and the highlights down to make them
closer to one another.
Standard - Default contrast setting.
Hard - Increase contrast and you increase the separation between dark and bright, making
shadows darker and highlights brighter.
Self Timer
The camera will automatically take a picture after the set amount of time. Just choose the interval
and after returning to the live preview the countdown begins.
WiFi Settings
WiFi Mode
Open - Allows any device to connect to the signal being broadcast by the camera
WPA2 (Wireless Protected Access 2) - Adds data protection and network access control. The
camera will now require the pass phrase before a device can connect to it.
General Settings
Mic Sensitivity
Changing the microphone sensitivity changes the recorded audio level.
Off - Turns the microphone off.
Low - Decreases the level of recorded audio, making it quieter.
Medium - Default level.
High - Increases the level of recorded audio, making it louder.
Date & Time in APP
Sets the time and date on the camera. This is also the date that will be stored on the video files.
Beep
Controls all the audible indicators.
About
Displays various information about the connected camera.
Name - Shows the assigned name of the camera. Click here to change it.
Capacity - Total amount of memory on the installed micro SD card
Available - Amount of available memory on the installed micro SD card
Version - Firmware version installed in the camera
Model - Shows the camera model that is currently connected to the app
Serial Number - Serial number of the connected camera
IP Address - Shows the IP address assigned to the device by the camera
MAC Address - Shows the MAC address of the camera
Download Manager
Multimedia Storage
This setting is for Apple products only. Turning these setting on allows the downloaded files to be
accessed through the phone via “Photos” and “Videos” apps.
Restore Default Settings
Restores all user customized settings back to the factory default settings.