Akaso Brave 4 Elite User manual

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ACTION CAMERA
Brave 4 Elite

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Camera Specification
Model Brave 4 Elite
LCD
Battery 3.7V 1650mAh non-removable battery
Battery life
Lens 6G
Aperture 2.6
Remote Control Support
Voice Control Support
Video/Photo Format MOV/JPG
Gyroscope 6-axis gyroscope
Dual-Color Screens (2.0-inch touch screen & 1.4-inch front screen)
Records 4K30fps video for 120 minutes, and 180 minutes in the
1080P30fps video recording
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Important Messages
Congratulations on your new AKASO Action Camera Brave 4 Elite!
You must be excited to use your AKASO Brave 4 Elite. However, please spend time
reading this manual before using it. You need to get to know all the features now
so as to get the most out of it.
CAUTIONS!
1. This camera is a precision product. Please take care to avoid dropping or colliding
with it to prevent damage.
2. Avoid exposing the item to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by
electric motors, magnets, or machinery with strong radio waves.
3. Never leave the item in high-temperature areas. Electronics and optics can be
damaged under prolonged exposure to heat.
4. Although this camera is waterproof without needing an additional housing, we
recommend you put it into the waterproof case properly before capturing
underwater adventures.
5. Avoid extended periods of camera charging. Keep it away from children and pets
while charging to avoid accidents.
Warm Tip: In case your camera does not work normally or encounters any photo
or video quality issues, please feel free to refer to Q&A in this manual or contact
customer support for help by sending emails to our official email address
[email protected].
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What’s in the Box
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Brave 4 Elite
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Waterproof Case
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Camera Frame
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Remote
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Magnetic
USB Cable x1
C Mount
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Buckle Mount
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Micro USB Cable
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J-Hook Mount
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A Mount
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Spanner
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E Mount
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H Mount
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Helmet Mount
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F Mount
x1
Bandage
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Tether
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Lens Cloth
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Filter 1
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Filter 2
x1
Filter 3
x1
3M Adhesive Tape
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Quick Start
Guide x1
D Mount
x1
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Mode Button
Shutter Button
Voice Control Mic
Front Screen
Lens
Fill Light
Magnetic Charging Port
Speaker
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Touchscreen
Charging Indicator
Working Indicator
Power Button
Microphone
Reset Button
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Note: The camera does not record sounds when it’s in the waterproof case.
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Welcome to your Brave 4 Elite. To capture videos and photos, please complete the
formatting process first.
Memory
This camera comes with a built-in 64GB memory storage, so you needn’t purchase
a memory card separately and install it.
Heads up:
Usually it takes one minute to copy a file of 1 GB. When the memory card is full, it
will take about one hour to offload all files.
Format
Tap the Settings icon to enter camera settings page, locate the Format option, then
tap Confirm to complete the process.
Getting Started
Format
System
Yes
No
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Removing & Installing Waterproof Case
How to remove the waterproof case from the packing box?
How to remove the camera from the waterproof case?
Take out the silicon
rubber protector.
aGive the mount buckle
a hard pull.
bPull backward to
disassemble the camera.
c
Pull up the buckle as
indicated by the arrows.
aOpen the back door of
the waterproof case.
bRemove the camera from
the waterproof case.
c
Rotate mount 1 counterclockwise
with your hands or the spanner.
Detach the waterproof case from the mount buckle.
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Charging
The camera’s battery is non-removeable, you can’t charge it separately. To charge
this action camera, you can plug it in after connecting it to the included magnetic
USB cable. Please make sure the action camera is turned off before charging.
Warm Tips:
① The camera will be fully charged in four hours. Please do not keep charging it.
When fully charged, the camera can capture 4K30FPS videos for up to 120
minutes and last up to 180 minutes in the 1080P30fps video recording.
②To prevent a short circuit, it is important to ensure that the magnetic port is
kept away from any metal conductors while using the magnetic charging cable.
How to install the camera to the waterproof case?
Put the camera in the
waterproof case as indicated
by the arrow.
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Press down the back door to ensure tightness.
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Compress the back door.
bFasten the buckle.c
Push
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Heads up:
The exact battery life of electronic products may depend on the usage environment.
As the temperature drops, the battery life will become shorter, typically decreasing
by 20% for every 10-degree drop in temperature.
1. Turning On and Off
To turn on the camera, simply press and hold the Power button. Once turned on,
the working indicator light will remain steady, and the camera screen will present
the preview interface. When you first power on the camera, you have the option
to select your desired language and set the time and date. To power off the
camera, either press and hold the Power button or swipe down to access the
quick menu and tap the power icon. Consequently, the working indicator light will
extinguish, indicating that the camera is now turned off.
Button Operation Instructions
Power Button
Long press to turn the camera on or off.
Shutter Button
Press to turn the Wifi on or off.
Mode Button
Working Indicator
Press to start or stop shooting.
Charging Indicator
Connect to PC
Stays solid when the camera is on, flashes during capturing. It
flashes when the Wifi turns on and stays solid when connected.
Long press to enter the shooting mode menu.
Press to enter the playback, video and photo settings.
Long press to switch between the touchscreen and front screen.
Stays solid while charging and goes out when fully charged.
MSDC
PCCAM
Working
Charging
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2. Turning Wifi On and Off
There are two ways to turn on the Wifi. You can press the Power button or swipe up
to enter the mode menu and tap the Wifi icon to turn on Wifi. When Wifi is turned
on, the indicator on the top of the screen will be flashing blue. It will go out when
Wifi is turned off and stay solid when connected. To turn off Wifii, press the Power
button again or tap the 'X' icon on the Wifi screen.
3. Choosing Modes
To choose a desired shooting mode, you can press and hold the Shutter button,
or tap the mode icon to enter the mode menu.
To press the Shutter button:
When you turn on the camera, press and hold the Shutter button to access the
mode menu. From there, select the desired shooting mode. Pressing the Shutter
button will confirm the current shooting mode and take you to its respective
settings page. Alternatively, utilize the Mode button to switch between different
shooting modes, such as Photo, Video, and Playback settings.
To touch the screen:
When the camera is on, tap the bottom screen or swipe up to access the mode
menu. From there, select either Video or Photo mode based on your intended usage.
Next, choose the shooting mode that you want. If you wish to exit the mode menu
at any point, you can easily do so by tapping the "X" icon. Additionally, to switch
between the Video and Photo modes, simply swipe left or right on the screen.
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Camera Modes
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There are 10 modes for the Brave 4 Elite action camera: Photo, Burst photo,
Time-lapse Photo, Long Exposure, Self-Timer, Video, Loop Record, Time-lapse
Video, Slow Motion, and Fast Motion.
Photo Mode
When the camera is in Photo mode, you can press the Shutter button to take a
photo. The indicator light will also be flashing.
Single Photo Mode
In this mode, when you press the Shutter button, the camera captures photos at
the specified resolution.
Burst Photo Mode
In this mode, when you press the Shutter button, the camera continously takes multiple
photos at the specific shot. This mode is suitable for capturing fast-moving scenes.
Time-lapse Photo Mode
In this mode, when you press the Shutter button, the camera will take a series of
photos at the set interval. This mode is suitable for capturing the movement of
clouds, stars, and sunsets.
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Long Exposure Mode
n this mode, when you press the Shutter button, the camera will continuously
capture photos at specific intervals until the exposure time comes to an end. This
mode is suitable for use in dark, light, and water scenes.
Self-Timer Mode
In this mode, the camera takes photos at specific intervals. The Self-timer mode
allows you to set a delay before the camera takes a photo. You can take a photo of
yourself or be in a group photo without physically pressing the Shutter button.
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Loop Record Mode
In this mode, when you press the Shutter button, the camera records videos of
the specific length. When the memory is full, old files will be overwritten by new
ones. This mode is suitable for taking videos in a long journey.
Video Mode
Video mode is the default mode when the camera is turned on. In the Video
mode, press the Shutter button to start or stop recording videos. The indicator
light will be flashing during recording.
Normal Video Mode
In this mode, the camera records multiple videos in the set video resolution. You
can press and hold the Up or Down button or tap the Zoom icon to adjust the
zoom level. The camera supports up to 4X.
Time-lapse Video Mode
In Time-lapse Video mode, press the Shutter button, the camera will record 30fps
videos from frames captured at specific intervals. This process results in a high-quality
representation of the transformation of space over time. A video that lasts several
hours can be played back in just a couple of minutes or even seconds.
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Slow Motion Mode
The camera records videos in specific resolutions and zoom levels. For example, if
you choose the 2.7K 2X option to record a video for 1 minute, the camera will create
a 2-minute slow-motion video in 2.7K resolution. This mode is particularly useful for
capturing scenes with fast movements that benefit from the slow-motion effect.
Fast Motion Mode
The camera records videos in specific resolutions and zoom levels in a fast motion
mode. For example, if you choose the 2.7K 2X option to record a video for 1 minute,
the camera will create a 30-second slow-motion video in 2.7K resolution. This mode
is particularly useful when you want to play back videos at a faster speed than normal.
Heads up
Time-lapse Videos are captured without audio.
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Wifi Mode
When Wifi is turned on, the camera will enter Wifi mode and display the Wifi
information. To exit Wifi mode, simply tap the "X" icon on the Wifi screen.
For further details regarding the app connection, please refer to Connecting to
AKASO GO App starting from Page 25.
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PWD：1234567890
Waiting for Wifi Connection...
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Photo Settings
1. Resolution
20MP/16MP/14MP/10MP/8MP/5MP/2MP (Default setting is 20MP.)
This camera is capable of capturing 20MP photos, with higher resolution offering
greater clarity and detail due to the increased number of pixels. However, higher
resolution photo also results in larger file sizes.
2. Output Format
JPEG/JPEG+DNG (Default setting is JPEG.)
This setting allows you to choose the image format you want.
3. ISO
Auto/100/200/400/600/800/1600/3200 (Default setting is Auto.)
ISO determines the camera’s sensitivity to light and creates a trade-off between
brightness and resulting image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of graininess
in the image. In low light, higher ISO values result in brighter images, but with greater
image noise. Lower values result in lower image noise, but darker images.
4. EV
-2.0/-1.0/0/+1.0/+2.0 (Default setting is 0.)
Sets the exposure value. The larger the number, the larger the brightness. By default,
your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate exposure level.
However, Exposure lets you select an area that you want the camera to prioritize
when determining exposure. This setting is particularly useful in shots where an
important region might otherwise be over-or underexposed.
5. Burst Photo
Off/3 shots/7 shots/15 shots/30 shots (Default setting is Off.)
This option allows you to set the number of photos to be taken in Burst Photo mode,
making it perfect for capturing fast-moving activities.
Heads up:
Burst Photo works in Burst mode only. It will not show in the settings menu when
other modes are enabled.
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6. Timelapse Interval
3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/1 Min (Default setting is 3Sec.)
This option allows you to specify the frequency at which photos are captured and
compiled in Time Lapse Photo mode. The camera will take a series of photos at
the set interval.
Heads up:
Timelapse Interval works in Time-lapse Photo mode only. It will not show in the
settings menu when other modes are enabled.
7. Timelapse Duration
Unlimited/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min/20 Min/30 Min/60 Min (Default setting is Unlimited.)
This option works with Timelapse Interval, giving you the ability to specify the
desired duration of your timelapse photo.
Heads up:
Timelapse Duration works in Time-lapse Photo mode only. It will not show in the
settingsmenu when other modes are enabled.
8. Self-Timer
2s/10s (Default setting is 2s.)
A self-timer provides a delay between pressing the shutter release and the firing
of the shutter. It is commonly used to take selfies without physically pressing the
button.
Heads up:
Self-timer works in Self-Timer mode only. It will not show in the settings menu when
other modes are enabled.
9. Long Exposure
Off/1 Second/2 Seconds/5 Seconds/8 Seconds/30 Seconds/60 Seconds (Default
setting is Off.)
This option helps you set the exposure time in Long exposure mode. The camera
will take photos until the set time comes to an end.
Heads up:
Long Exposure works in Long Exposure mode only. It will not show in the settings
menu when other modes are enabled.
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Video Settings
1. Video Resolution
4K60 FPS/4K 30FPS/2.7K 60FPS/2.7K 30FPS/1080P 120FPS/1080P 60FPS/1080P
30FPS/720P 240FPS /720P 120FPS/720P 60FPS (Default setting is 4K60FPS)
This camera is capable of recording video up to 4K30FPS, with higher resolution
offering greater clarity and detail due to the increased number of pixels. However,
higher resolution video also results in larger file sizes.
Heads up:
1. Capturing high-resolution or high-fps videos in low-temperature scenes can
consume more power.
2. 30FPS is not available in Slow Motion mode.
10. Metering
Center/Multi/Spot (Default setting is Multi.)
Metering in photography refers to the process of measuring the amount and intensity
of light in a scene, which helps determine the correct exposure settings for capturing
the photo. Using the appropriate metering mode can help ensure that your photos
are well-exposed and have the proper balance of shadows and highlights.
11. Sharpness
High/Middle/Low (Default setting is Middle.)
Adjusts the sharpness of the objects in your scene, which is crucial for capturing
the fine details and enhancing the overall quality of your photos or videos.
12. Date Stamp
Off/Date/Date&Time (Default setting is Date&Time.)
Sets the camera’s date stamp format. You can set the camera’s date and time
according to your local time.
13. Fill Light
Off/On/Auto (Default setting is Off.)
When Fill Light is enabled, the camera excels at capturing clear videos in low light
conditions, making it ideal for such scenes. However, we recommend turning off
Fill Light when it is not necessary.
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2. Voice Record
Off/On (Default setting is On.)
You can mute or unmute your videos according to your needs.
3. Image Stabilization
Off/On (Default setting is Off.)
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) 2.0 effectively corrects the lens distortion, allowing
for smooth videos. This feature is suitable for use in riding, skiing, and handheld
scenes. But when this option is enabled, the shooting angle will be narrowed.
Heads up:
1. Image Stabilization won’t work together with Distortion Correction, which means
Image Stabilization will be disabled when Distortion Correction is enabled, and
vice versa.
2. Image Stabilization will be disabled when you set the resolution to 1080P/120FPS,
720P/240FPS, 720P/120FPS.
4. Loop Record
1 Min/2 Min/3 Min (Default setting 1 Min.)
Loop Record allows you to set the shooting time of each video. When Loop Record
mode is enabled, old files will be overwritten by new ones. Once the memory becomes
full, the camera will delete the first video file to make room for the new file. For
example, if you set Loop Record to "1 Minute", the camera will create a 1-minute
video, and this video will be deleted when the camera needs more memory.
Heads up:
This feature works in Loop Record mode only. It will not show in the settings menu
when other modes are enabled.
5. Timelapse Interval
1 Sec/3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/1 Min (Default setting is 1 Sec.)
This option enables you to specify the frequency at which the video frames are
captured and compiled. The camera will capture series of videos at the set interval.
Heads up:
1. Time lapse videos are recorded without audio.
2. Timelapse Interval works in Time-lapse Video mode only. It will not show in the
settings menu when other modes are enabled.
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