Akaso Brave 4 Elite User manual

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ACTION CAMERA
Brave 4 Elite

Contents
Camera Specification ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 01
Important Messages ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 02
What’s in the Box------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 03
Your Brave 4 Elite ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 04
Getting Started--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 06
Memory --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 06
Removing & Installing Waterproof Case -------------------------------------------- 07
Charging --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 08
Button Operation Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------- 09
Camera Modes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Photo Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Video Mode----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Wifi Mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Customizing Your Brave 4 Elite ---------------------------------------------------------- 16
Photo Settings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Video Settings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
System Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Connecting to AKASO GO App------------------------------------------------------------ 25
Playing Back Your Content----------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Playing Back or Deleting Files on Your Brave 4 Elite ----------------------------- 27
Playing Back or Deleting Files on AKASO GO App--------------------------------- 27
Downloading Your Content --------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Offloading Your Content to A Computer -------------------------------------------- 28
Downloading Your Content to A Smartphone ------------------------------------- 29
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Remote Control-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
Video-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
Photo ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
Charging --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
Maintaining Your Camera------------------------------------------------------------------ 31
Maximizing Battery Life--------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
Mounting Your Camera--------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
Q&A------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 34
Contact Us--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
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Camera Specification
Model Brave 4 Elite
Master Icatch 39A
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.
6. 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
x1
Magnetic
USB Cable x1
C Mount
x1
Buckle Mount
x1
J-Hook Mount
x1
A Mount
x1
Spanner
x1
E Mount
x1
H Mount
x 1
Helmet Mount
x1
F Mount
x1
Bandage
x 4
Tether
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Lens Cloth
x1
Filter 1
x1
Filter 2
x1
Filter 3
x1
3M Adhesive Tape
x2
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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Your Brave 4 Elite
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Touchscreen
Working Indicator
Power Button
Microphone
Reset Button
Charging Indicator
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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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d
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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: 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.
How to install the camera to the waterproof case?
Put the camera in the
waterproof case as indicated
by the arrow.
a
Press down the back door to ensure tightness.
d
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
Long press the Power button to turn on the camera. The working indicator light
will stay solid, and the camera screen will display the preview interface. You can
choose the language you want and set time and date when you turn on the camera
for the first time. To turn off the camera, long press the Power button or swipe
down to enter the quick menu and tap the power icon. The working indicator light
will turn 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
You can choose the shooting mode you want by pressing and holding the Shutter
button or touching the screen.
To press the Shutter button:
When the camera turns on, long press the Shutter button to enter the mode menu
and choose the shooting mode you want. You can press the Shutter button to
confirm the current shooting mode and enter its settings page. You can also press
the Mode button to choose a desired shooting mode, or switch among the Photo,
Video and Playback settings.
To touch the screen:
When the camera turns on, tap the bottom screen or swipe up to enter the mode
menu, then choose the Video or Photo mode, and then choose the shooting mode
you want. You can tap the “X” icon to exit the mode menu. Swipe the screen left
and right to switch to the Video or Photo mode.
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Camera Modes
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There are 10 modes for the Brave 4 Elite: Photo, Burst photo, Time-lapse Photo,
Long Exposure, Self-Timer, Video, Loop Record, Time-lapse Video, Slow Motion,
Fast Motion.
Photo Mode
In Photo mode, press the Shutter button to take a photo. The status indicator light
will also be flashing.
Single Photo Mode
In this mode, the camera takes photos in the set photo resolution.
Burst Photo Mode
In Burst Photo Mode, the camera continously takes multiple photos at specific
shots. This mode is suitable for capturing fast-moving scenes.
Time-lapse Photo Mode
In this mode, press the Shutter button, the camera will take a series of photos at
specific time intervals. This mode is suitable for capturing the movement of
clouds, stars, and sunsets.
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Long Exposure Mode
In Long Exposure mode, the camera keeps taking photos at specific intervals until
the exposure time comes to the 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, the camera records videos of specific lengths. 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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Time-lapse
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Slow motion
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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
Tap the Wifi icon to turn on Wifi, click “X” to quit Wifi connection.
For further details regarding the app connection, please refer to Connecting to
AKASO GO App starting from Page 25.
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Video Photo SSID：Brave 4 Elite-****
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.)
Burst photo allows you to capture several photographs in quick succession, 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.)
The camera captures a series of photos at specific intervals, making it ideal for
taking photos in dynamic or changing scenes.
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. When enabled, you can set the total
Timelapse shooting duration.
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.)
In Long Exposure mode, the camera keeps taking photos until the exposure time
comes to the end. This mode is suitable for use in dark, light, and water scenes.
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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