Akaso Brave 4 User manual

BRAVE 4
V3.0
ACTION CAMERA

CONTENTS
WHAT'S IN THE BOX 02
YOUR BRAVE 4 03
GETTING STARTED 05
OVERVIEW OF MODES 07
VIDEO & PHOTO SETTING 10
CAMERA SETTING 14
CONNECTING TO THE AKASO GO APP 16
PLAYING BACK YOUR DATA 17
DELETING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR BRAVE 4 17
TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA 18
MAINTAINING YOUR CAMERA 19
MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE 19
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM LEVEL 19
REFORMATTING YOUR MEMORY CARD 20
BATTERY STORAGE AND OPERATION 20
REMOTE 21
MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA 24
CONTACT US 25
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX
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Brave 4
x 1
Waterproof
Housing x 1
Battery Charger
x 1
Battery
x 2
USB Cable
x 1
Remote Control
x 1
Mount 4
x 1
Remote Control
Strap x 1
Clip
x 1
Protective
Backdoor x 1
Clip 2
x 1
Mount 1
x 1
Mount 2
x 1
Mount 3
x 1
Helmet Mounts 2
x 2
Mount 7
x 1
Handle Bar /
Pole Mount x 1
Helmet Mounts 1
x 1
Mount 6
x 1
Bandages
x 4
Tethers
x 5
Lens Cloth
x 1
Double Sided
Tape x 2
Quick Start
Guide x 1
Mount 5
x 1

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BRAVE 4 INTRODUCTION
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OK Button
Front Screen
Power/Mode/Exit Button
Memory Card Slot
Micro USB Port
Micro HDMI Port
Lens
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Screen
Up Button
Speaker
Down Button
Battery Cover
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Note: The camera will not record sounds when it is in the waterproof case.
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Welcome to your AKASO Brave 4. To capture videos and photos, you need a memory
card (not included).
Memory CARDS
Use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:
• U3
• Capacity up to 64GB (FAT32)
Note:
1. Before using, please format the memory card in the camera. To keep your
memory card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting
deletes all of your data, so be sure to transfer your photos and videos first.
2. The FAT32 format memory card will stop recording when the storage of each
file exceeds 4GB and starts to record again on a new file.
POWERING ON/OFF
To Power On:
Press and hold the Mode button for three seconds, the camera will beep and
the status light will be on. When information appears on the display or the camera
status screen, your camera is on.
To Power Off:
Press and hold the Mode button for three seconds, the camera will beep and
the status light will be off.
SWITCHING MODE
Turn on the camera, press the Mode button to switch mode.
GETTING STARTED
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TURNING ON/OFF Wifi
To turn on Wifi
Turn on the camera, long press and hold the OK button to turn on Wifi.
To turn off Wifi
Press the OK button to turn off Wifi.
SSID:
AKASO_Brave4_C1_****
PWD: 1234567890
Waiting for Wifi Connection...
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There are 5 modes:
Video, Photo, Burst Photo, Time Lapse Video, Timer Photo and Wifi.
Video Mode
Video Mode is the default mode when you turn on the camera.
In Video Mode:
Press OK button , the camera starts recording videos .
Press OK button again to stop recording .
Long press Up or Down button to adjust the zoom level.
OVERVIEW OF MODES
00:00:00 00:00:00
720/30 x1.0
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Photo Mode
Press the Mode button once to switch to Photo Mode after you turn on the camera.
In Photo Mode:
Press the OK button , the camera takes a photo.
Press the Up or Down button to adjust the zoom level.
Burst Photo Mode
Press the Mode button twice to enter Burst Photo Mode.
In Burst Photo Mode:
Press the OK button , the camera will take 3/5/10 photos per second.
Time Lapse Video Mode
Press the Mode button several times to enter Time Lapse Video Mode.
In Time Lapse Video Mode:
Press the OK button to take a serial of Videos at 0.5s/1s/2s/5s/10s/30s/60s
intervals.
0000 0000
8M x1.0
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Camera Setting Mode
Press the Down button to enter Setting Mode. You can change camera settings
in this mode.
Note: The camera will not record sounds when it is in the waterproof case.
00:00:00 00:00:00
720/30
1s x1.0
Timer Photo Mode
Press the Mode button several times to enter Timer Photo Mode.
In Timer Photo Mode:
Press the OK button to take photos at
3s/5s/10s/20s/30s/60s timer.
Image Stabilization
Video Resolution
Loop Recording
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2. Image Stabilization
Off/On (Default setting is Off)
This setting adjusts the footage to offset for motion during capture. The footage
will become smoother accordingly, especially in activities with relatively small
but fast motion including cycling, motorcycling, and handheld uses.
3. Loop Recording
Off/2min./3min./5min. (Default setting is Off)
Using Loop Recording, you can continuously record videos, but save only the
moments that you want. For example, if you select a 5-minute interval, only the
previous 5 minutes are saved when you press the OK button to stop recording.
If you record for 5 minutes and do not press the OK button to stop recording and
save, the camera records a new 5-minute interval by recording over your previous
5 minutes of footage. When the memory card is full, the new files will cover old
ones if the loop recording is on.
4. Time Lapse Video
1Sec/2Sec/5Sec/10Sec/30Sec/60Sec (Default setting is 1Sec)
Time Lapse Video creates video from frames captured at specific intervals. This
option lets you capture a time lapse event and immediately view or share it as
a video. Note: Time Lapse Video is captured without audio.
1. Video Resolution
4K 30fps, 2.7K 30fps, 1080P 120fps, 1080P 60fps, 1080P 30fps, 720P 240fps,
720P 120fps, 720P 60fps, 720P 30fps (Default setting is 4K 30fps)
Press the Down button to enter the settings, and press the OK /Up /Down
button to select the settings. Press the Mode button to quit.
Note: When capturing videos at high resolutions or high frame rates in warm
ambient temperatures, the camera may get high temperature and consume
more power.
VIDEO & PHOTO SETTING
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5. Video Quality
High/Middle/Low (Default setting is High)
6. Photo Resolution
20MP/16MP/13MP/8MP (Default setting is 20MP)
7. Time Lapse Photo
3Sec/5Sec/10Sec/20Sec/30Sec/60Sec (Default setting is 3Sec)
Time Lapse Photo captures a series of photos at specified intervals.
Use this mode to capture photos of any activity, then choose the best ones later.
8. Burst Photo
3P/S, 5P/S, 10P/S (Default setting is 3P/S)
Burst captures up to 10 photos in 1 second, so it is perfect for capturing
fast-moving activities.
9. Continuous Lapse
Off/On (Default setting is Off)
Turn on Continuous Lapse, this camera takes continuous lapse photos.
10. Angle
Super Wide/Wide/Medium/Narrow (Default setting is Super Wide)
The angle refers to how much of the scene (measured in degrees) can be captured
through the camera lens. Super wide angle captures the largest amount of the
scene, while narrow angle captures the least. This function is not available while
image stabilization is on.
11. Diving Mode
Off/On (Default setting is Off)
Diving Mode can compensate for the lack of yellow light in underwater environments.
The diving mode can be used in tropical and blue water, optimized for use between
10 and 80 feet.
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12. Exposure
-2, -1, 0, 1, 2 (Default setting is 0)
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.
When you change this setting, the display immediately shows you the effect on
your image. If you change modes, the camera returns to using the entire scene
to determine the correct level of exposure.
13. WDR
Off/On (Default setting is Off)
Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) retains a greater level of details in the dark and bright
areas of an image. When it's enabled, a photo will be properly exposed for both
of the two extremes. This setting is especially useful for scenes that are backlist
or that have large bright regions and a dark foreground. WDR is available in the
Video mode only.
14. Date Stamp
Off/Date/Date&Time (Default setting is Date&Time)
Turn on Date Stamp, this camera will add a date/time stamp to your videos and
photos.
15. Motion Detection
Off/On (Default setting is Off)
Motion detection is the process of detecting a change in the position of an object
relative to its surroundings or a change in the surroundings relative to an object.
Turn on the motion detection, the camera records videos automatically when it
detects a change in the position of an object relative to its surroundings.
16. Metering
Center/Average/Spot (Default setting is Average)
Choose the way your camera measures the light of the scene.
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17. Sharpness
High/Middle/Low (Default setting is Middle)
Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video footage or photos.
When you change this setting, the touch display immediately shows you the effect
on your image.
18. ISO
Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (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. When
you change this setting, the display immediately shows you the effect on your image.
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1. Special Effect
Normal/B&W/Sepia/Negative/Warm/Cold/Red/Green/Blue (Default setting is
Normal)
2. Microphone
Built-in/External (Default setting is Built-in)
3. Power Frequency
50Hz/60Hz/Auto (Default setting is 60Hz)
4. Language
English/简体中文/繁体中文/Italiano/Español/Deutsch/Français/日本語/한국어（韩语）
(Default setting is English)
5. Date & Time
MM/DD/YY
The camera's date and time will synchronize with that of your phone after you
connect it to the AKASO GO App.
Note: If the battery is removed from the camera, the date and time will be
reset automatically.
CAMERA SETTING
6. Sounds
Shutter: (Default setting is On)
Beep: (Default setting is On)
Volume: / / / (Press OK button to adjust)
Boot: (Default setting is On)
You can turn on or off the shutter,beep sounds.
Sets the volume of your Brave 4's alerts.
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7. Driving Mode
Off/On (Default setting is Off)
8. Upside Down
Off/On (Default setting is Off)
This setting determines the orientation of your videos or photos to help you
prevent upside down footage.
9. Screen Saver
Unlimited/30S/1Min/2Min (Default setting is 30S)
Turn off the display after a period of inactivity to save battery life. To turn on the
display again, press any button on the camera.
10. Auto Power Off
Unlimited/3Min/5Min/10Min (Default setting is 5Min)
Power off your Brave 4 after a period of inactivity to save battery life.
11. Format
Cancel/Confirm (Default setting is Cancel)
To keep your memory card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis.
Reformatting erases all of your content, so be sure to offload your photos and
videos first. To reformat your card, press the Down button to enter Camera Settings,
then press the Mode button and then press the Up button several times to enter
Format > Memory > Storage Space Format/Cancel.
12. Reset
Confirm/Cancel
This option resets all settings to their default values.
13. Version
AX-******-V*.*
You can check the model, version and updated time of your Brave 4.
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Please download AKASO GO app to your mobile device from the Apple App Store
or Google Play first. The AKASO GO app lets you control your camera remotely
using a smartphone or tablet. Features include full camera control, live preview,
playback, download, sharing of content and setting camera.
1. Turn on your camera, long press the OK button to turn on Wifi.
2. Turn on your phone's Wifi to enter the Wifi settings, find the camera Wifi
AKASO-Brave4-C1-**** in the list and tap on it, then enter the password
1234567890 to connect.
3. Open the AKASO GO app, tap “Device” →“Add device”, choose “Brave 4”.
4. Tick "The above operation has been confirmed", and click "Live Preview", your
camera is connected to the AKASO GO app.
CONNECTING TO THE AKASO GO APP
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DELETING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON
YOUR BRAVE 4
1. Press the Up button , to check the videos or photos .
2. Press the Forward or Backward icon to locate the video or photo file you want to
delete.
3. Long press the OK button , the screen will show "Delete This File” “Yes/No".
4. Choose"Yes", the selected file will be deleted.
VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR BRAVE 4
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the Up button to enter the playback mode.
3. Press the OK button to enter the photo or video files.
4. Press the Up or Down button to playback videos or photo files.
5. To exit the playback mode, press the Mode button .
Note: If your memory card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute
to load.
You can play back your content on the camera’s display, your computer, TV, or
smartphone/tablet. You can also play back content by inserting the memory card
directly into a device, such as a computer or compatible TV. With this method, the
playback resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability to play
back that resolution.
PLAYING BACK YOUR DATA
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TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA
TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA TO A COMPUTER
To play back your videos and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files
to a computer. Transferring also frees up space on your memory card for new content.
To offload files to a computer using a card reader (not included) and your computer’s
file explorer, connect the card reader to the computer, then insert the memory card.
You can then transfer files to your computer or delete selected files on your card.
Note that you must use a card reader to offload photos or audio files.
TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA TO SMARTPHONE OR TABLET
1. Open the AKASO GO App. Connect the camera with the App.
2. Tap the playback icon in the bottom left corner to see all the videos and photos.
3. Tap the icon and select the photo or video you want to download and then tap
the Download icon at the bottom right corner.
Note:
1. If you cannot offload videos or photos to iPhone, please enter Settings→
Privacy → Photos , find "AKASO GO" and select "All Photos".
2. iPhone does not allow you to download 4K or 2.7K video via the app. Please
offload 4K or 2.7K videos via a card reader.
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Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera:
1. For the best audio performance, shake the camera or blow on the mic to remove
debris from the microphone holes.
2. To clean the lens, wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not insert foreign objects
around the lens.
3. Don’t touch the lens with fingers.
4. Keep the camera away from drops and bumps, which may cause damage to the
parts inside.
5. Keep the camera away from high temperature and strong sunshine to avoid being
damaged.
MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM LEVEL
If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera saves the file and powers off.
To maximize battery life, follow these guidelines when possible:
• Turn off Wireless Connections.
• Capture videos at lower frame rates and resolutions.
• Use Screen Saver setting.
The Zoom function lets you adjust how close or far away the subject appears in your
photo. The default setting is no zoom. Zoom function is available in Video and Burst
Photo and Timer Photo Mode. Brave 4 can zoom to 5X.
1. Turn on the Brave 4.
2. Enter Video or Burst Photo, Timer Photo Mode.
3. Press the Up or Down button to adjust the zoom level.
MAINTAINING YOUR CAMERA
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