Akaso Brave 7 LE User manual

BRAVE 7 LE
V1.8
ACTION CAMERA

What's in the Box 02
Your Brave 7 LE 03
Getting Started 07
Overview of Modes 08
Customizing Your Brave 7 LE 09
Connecting to the AKASO GO App 16
Playing Back Your Content 17
Deleting Your Content 17
Offloading Your Content 18
Maintaining Your Camera 19
Maximizing Battery Life 19
Battery Storage and Handing 19
Remote Control 20
Mounting Your Camera 23
Contact Us 25
Contents
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What's in the Box
Brave 7 LE
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Waterproof Case
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Battery Charger
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Battery
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USB Cable
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C Mount
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Buckle Mount
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J-Hook Mount
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E Mount
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Lens Cloth
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A Mount
x 1
H Mount
x 1
Spanner
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Tether
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F Mount
x 1
D Mount
x 1
Double-Sided
Adhesive Tape x 2
Quick Start
Guide x 1
Remote Control
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Remote Control
Strap x 1
Helmet Mount 1
x 1
Bandage
x 4
Helmet Mount 2
x 1
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Shutter / OK Button
Mode/Exit Button
Front Screen
Speaker
Micro HDMI Port
USB/ External Mic Port
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Lens
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Your Brave 7 LE
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Note: The camera does not record sounds when it is in the waterproof case.
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Touch Screen
Charging Indicator
Working Indicator
Power/Wifi Button
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1/4-Inch Nut Hole
Battery Cover
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Memory Card Slot
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Normal
4K30
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Resolution
4K30
Middle
Quallty
High Low
2.7K60
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Mode
Recording Time/Photos Remaining
Playback
Current Shooting Mode
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Battery Status
Audio Recording
Zoom Level
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Settings
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When the camera is turned on, swipe your finger from the bottom to the top of the
screen to easily access the shortcut menu to adjust settings including resolution,
quality, and image stabilization. Additionally, swipe your finger across the screen to
scroll through the available options.
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SlowMotion FastMotion Wifi
TimeLapse
Loop
Record
Normal
Video Photo
When the camera is on the preview screen, swipe down to access the shortcut menu.
From there, you can quickly lock the screen and turn off the camera. By tapping the
Lock icon, you can lock the screen in seconds. To unlock the screen, simply swipe right.
Additionally, you can quickly turn off the camera by tapping the Power icon.
Tap the mode icon on the screen to access the mode menu screen. On this screen,
tap the "Video" or "Photo" option to access the video or photo mode menu. You will
be able to select the desired video or photo mode from the available options.
Switch Between Front Screen and Touch Screen
Press and hold the Mode button to switch between the front screen and the touchscreen
camera. You can not switch between the screens when the camera is recording video.
Note: The above instructions are specific to the touchscreen and will not apply to the
front screen.
Self-Time Long
Exposure Wifi
TimeLapseBurstSingle
Video Photo
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Welcome to your AKASO Brave 7 LE. To capture videos and photos, you need a
memory card to start recording (sold separately).
Memory Cards
Please use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:
• U3
• Capacity up to 64GB
Note:
1. Please format the memory card first in this camera before using. To keep your
memory card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting
erases all your content, so please make sure to offload your photos and videos
before reformatting.
2. FAT32 format memory card stops recording when the file size reaches to 4GB,
and starts to record again on a new file.
Powering on and off
To power on:
Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. The camera beeps and the status
light turns on. When information appears on the display, your camera is on.
To power off:
Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. The camera beeps and the status
light goes out.
Switching shooting modes
When the camera is turned on, tap the mode icon at the bottom of the screen to enter
the mode menu. From there, you can tap the "Video" or "Photo" option to access the
video or photo mode menu. You will be able to select the desired video or photo mode
from the available options. To exit the mode menu, tap the "X" icon in the upper right
corner.
Turning on and off Wifi
When the camera is turned on, press the Power button or tap the Wifi icon on the
mode menu to turn on Wifi. To turn off Wifi, simply press the Power button again.
Getting Started
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There are 6 modes of this camera: Video, Photo, Playback, System Setup, Video Setup,
and Photo Setup.
Video Mode
Video Mode is the default mode when you turn on the camera.When the camera is in
Video mode, press the shutter button to record video.To stop recording video, simply
press the shutter button again. You can tao the Zoom icon on the screen to adjust the
zoom level.
Photo Mode
When the camera is turned on, press the mode button or swipe your finger across the
screen to switch to Photo Mode, In Photo Mode, press the shutter button to take a
photo. You can tap the Zoom icon on the screen to adjust the zoom level.
Playback Mode
When the camera is turned on, tap the Playback icon in the bottom left corner of the
screen to enter the playback mode. You can also press the Mode button twice, then
press the shutter button to enter this mode. On the playback screen, you can select
the file you would like to watch for playback.
System Setup Mode
To enter the System Setup mode, first enter the camera's settings screen by pressing
the Mode button or tapping the Settings icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Second, tap the Setup icon on the settings screen. On the system setup screen, you're
free to configure the system settings.
Video Setup Mode
To enter the Video Setup mode, you can press the Mode button 3 times or tap the
Video Setup icon on the settings screen. On the video setup screen, you're free to
configure the video settings.
Photo Setup Mode
To enter the Photo Setup mode, you can press the Mode button 4 times or tap the
Photo Setup icon on the settings screen. On the photo setup screen, you're free to
configure the photo settings.
Overview of Modes
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Video Shortcut Menu
1. Normal Video
Default setting is Normal Video.
2. Loop Record: 1 Min/3 Min/5 Min
Default setting is 1 Min.
To enter the Photo Setup mode, you can press the Mode button 4 times or tap the
Photo Setup icon on the settings screen. On the photo setup screen, you're free to
configure the photo settings.
3. Time Lapse
1 Sec/3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/1 Min
Default setting is 1 Sec.
In Time Lapse Video mode, when you press the Shutter button, the camera will capture
a series of video frames at the set interval to condense long events into shorter videos.
Note: Time Lapse Video is captured without audio.
4. Time Lapse Duration
Unlimited/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min/20 Min/30 Min/60 Min
Default setting is Unlimited.
This option lets you set the duration of the video captured in Time Lapse Videomode.
5. Slow Motion
In this mode, the camera will record videos at the set resolution. The video footage
will appear to be in slow motion when played back.
6. Fast Motion: 2x/4x/6x/10x/15x
Default setting is 2x.
This setting allows you to select the speed at which the video is sped up in Fast Motion
mode. The camera will capture steady and smooth fast-motion videos thatappear to
be moving faster than in real-time, making it ideal for use in fast-moving scenes.
Customizing Your Brave 7 LE
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Photo Shortcut Menu
1. Single Photo
Default setting is Single Photo.
2. Burst Photo: 3 shots/7 shots/15 shots/30 shots
Default setting is 3 shots.
In this mode, when you press the Shutter button, the camera will continuously capture
photos at the set shot per second. So it is perfect for capturing fast-moving activities.
3. Time Lapse
3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/1 Min
Default setting is 3 Sec.
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.
4.Time Lapse Duration
Unlimited/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min/20 Min/30 Min/60 Min
Default setting is Unlimited.
This option lets you set the duration of the photo captured in Time Lapse Photo mode.
5. Self-Time: Delay 2s/Delay 5s/Delay 10s
Default setting is Delay 2s.
Self-Time Mode gives a delay between pressing the shutter release and the shutter's
firing.
6. Long Exposure: 1 Sec/2 Sec/5 Sec/8 Sec/30 Sec/60 Sec
Default setting is 1 Sec.
This option helps you set the exposure time in Long exposure mode. The camera will
take photos until the set time comes to the end.
Video Setup
1. Video Resolution: 4K30fps/2.7K60fps/2.7K30fps/1080P120fps/1080P60fps/
1080P30fps/720P240fps/720P120fps/720P60fps
Default setting is 4K30FPS.
Note: Capturing video at a high resolution and frame rate in warm ambient
temperatures may cause your camera to consume more power and become hot.
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2. Voice Record: Off/On
Default setting is On.
When Voice Record is disabled, the camera will record video without audio. You can
choose to turn it on or off.
3. Image Stabilization: Off/On
Default setting is Off.
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS2.0) can efficiently smooth out the lens shakes,
resulting in smooth and clear videos. This feature is ideal for use in capturing scenes
involving activities like riding, skating, and handheld use.
Note: Image stabilization is not available when the video resolution is set to
1080P120fps, 720P240fps, and 720P120fps.
4. Video Quality: High/Middle/Low
Default setting is Middle.
5. Wind Noise Reduction: Off/On
Default setting is Off.
This option can reduce noises generated during video recording, allowing for enhanced
audio quality.
6. Auto Low Light: Off/On
Default setting is Off.
This option automatically adapts camera settings based on lighting conditions to
deliver optimal performance in low-light situations. It eliminates the need for manual
adjustments, even when transitioning between bright and dark environments..
Note: 1. Auto Low Light is not available for 30fps frame rates.
2. Auto Low Light will be disabled when Image Stabilization is enabled.
7. EV: -2.0/-1.0/0.0/+1.0/+2.0
Default setting is 0.
By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate exposure
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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.
8. Metering: Center/Multi
Default setting is Multi.
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera determines exposure.
9. Date Stamp: Off/Date/Date&Time
Default setting is Date&Time.
A watermark will be added to the video based on your preferred settings. For example,
if you choose the Date&Time option, the current date and time will be stamped on
your video. You can choose to disable this setting by selecting the "Off" option.
Photo Setup
1. Photo Resolution: 20MP/16MP/14MP/10MP/8MP/5MP/2MP
Default setting is 20MP.
2. Image Quality: High/Middle/Low
Default setting is High.
3. 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.
4. EV: -2.0/-1.0/0.0/+1.0/+2.0
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
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when determining exposure. This setting is particularly useful in shots where an
important region might otherwise be over-or underexposed.
5. Metering: Center/Multi
Default setting is Multi.
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera determines exposure.
6. Date Stamp: Off/Date/Date&Time
Default setting is Date&Time.
A watermark will be added to the photo based on your preferred settings. For example,
if you choose the Date&Time option, the current date and time will be stamped on your
photo.
Camera Settings
1. Sounds: Shutter/Boot-up/Beep/Volume
You can turn on or off these sound effects and adjust the volume of the camera in this
setting.
2. 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.
3. Diving Mode: Off/On
Default setting is Off.
Diving Mode can compensate for the lack of red light in underwater scenes. Diving Mode
is designed to be used in tropical and blue water, optimized for use between 10 and
80 feet.
4. Effect: Normal/BW/Natural/Negative/Warm/Brightness Contrast
Default setting is Normal.
This setting offers multiple options for you to choose from. With different effects, you
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5. Distortion Calibration: Off/On
Default setting is Off.
This setting corrects the fisheye effect that can occur in wide-angle shots, resulting
indistortion-free images.
6. Driving Mode: Off/On
Default setting is Off.
If you turn on Driving Mode and connect camera with car cigarette lighter, the camera
will turn on automatically if you start your car and will turn off if you stop your car.
7. Upside Down: Off/On
Default setting is Off.
This setting determines the orientation of your video or photos to help you prevent
upside down footage.
Note: The user interface will be upside down when Upside Down is enabled.
8. Screen Saver: Off/1 Min/3 Min/5 Min
Default setting is 1 Min.
Screen saver helps to turn off the display after a period of inactivity to save battery life.
To turn on the display again, press any button or tap the screen on the camera.
9. Auto Power Off: Off/1 Min/3 Min/5 Min
Default setting is 3 Min.
Auto Power Off helps to power off camera after a period of inactivity to save battery
life.
10. Power Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz
Default setting is 50Hz.
11. White Balance: Auto/Daylight/Shade/Tungsten Light/White Fluorescent
Default setting is Auto.
White Balance lets you adjust the color temperature of videos and photos to optimize
for cool or warm lighting conditions.
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12. Date&Time: MM/DD/YY
13. Language: English/ Deutsch/ Français/ Italiano/Español/Português/日本語
Default setting is English.
14. Format Card: Yes/No
Default setting is No.
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.
15. System: Factory Reset/System Info/Card Info
You can reset your camera or check the system information of your camera under this
setting.
16. Factory Reset: Yes/No
Default setting is No.
This option resets all settings to their default values.
System Info: You can check the model and firmware version of your camera.
Card Info: You can check the card capacity and remaining space of your memory card.
Note: Some functions cannot be used at the same time. Please refer to the information
below.
Electronic image stabilization
Electronic image stabilization
Slow Motion
Auto Low Light
Diving mode Effect
Video resolution: 4K30fps, 2.7K30fps,
1080P30fps
Video resolution: 4K30fps, 2.7K30fps,
1080P30fps
Effect
White balance: Daylight, Shade,
Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent
Distortion correction, Auto Low Light
Video resolution: 1080P120fps,
720P240fps, 720P120fps
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To connect your camera to the AKASO GO app, please download this app from the
App Store or Google Play to your smartphone first. When your camera is connected
to the AKASO GO app, you can control it to capture, or change the its settings using
your phone. You can also live preview, playback, download, edit , and share videos via
this app. Please follow the instructions below to connect your camera to the AKASO
GO app.
1. Turn on the camera, then tap on the Wifi icon on the mode menu or press the
Power button to turn on Wifi. The camera will enter Wifi mode and display the Wifi
information.
2. Turn on your phone’s Wifi to enter the Wifi settings page, find the Wifi SSID in the
list and tap on it, then enter the password 1234567890 for connection.
3. Open the AKASO GO app, tap “Device” → “Add device”, then choose “Brave 7 LE”
from the list for connection..
4. Tick "The above operation has been confirmed", and click "Live Preview", your
camera will connect with the AKASO GO app.
Connecting to the AKASO GO App
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You can play back your contents on the camera, your computer, TV, or smartphone.
To play back your videos and photos on a computer, you need to transfer these files
first. Transferring files also frees up space on your memory for new contents. With this
method, the playback resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability
to play back that resolution.
Viewing Files on Your Brave 7 LE
1. Turn on your camera, then tap on the Playback icon in the bottom left corner of the
screen to enter the playback screen.
Note: If your memory card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to load.
In Playback Mode, swipe your finger across the screen to scroll through video or
photo files.
2. On the playback screen, tap on the video or photo icon to access the video or
photo file.
3. Choose the video or photo file you want to view, then tap the file in full-screen view.
And it will then play.
Deleting Files on Your Brave 7 LE
1. Enter Playback mode. If your memory card contains a lot of content, it might take
a minute for it to load.
2. Swipe your finger across the screen to scroll through video or photo files.
3. Tap the Delete icon on the screen → select the files you want to delete → tap the
delete icon again.
4. Confirm to delete the selected files or all files.
5. To exit the Playback mode, tap the Return icon or press the Mode button.
Deleting Files on the AKASO GO App
1. Open the AKASO GO app, then connect it to your camera.
Playing Back Your Content
Deleting Your Content
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2. Tap on the Album icon in the bottom left corner to view all the videos and photos.
3. After selecting the video or photo file you want to delete, tap on the Delete icon in
the bottom left corner, then confirm the deletion of the file. The chosen file will
deleted.
Offloading Your Content to A Computer
You can transfer your content to a computer via a USB cable or a card reader (sold
separately). To transfer files to your computer via a USB cable, connect your camera
to the computer using the USB cable. When prompted, select “USB Storage” as your
connection preference. To transfer files to the computer using a card reader, insert a
memory card into the card reader, then connect the reader to your computer's USB
port. After successful transmission, you can transfer the files to your computer or
delete selected files using File Explorer.
Offloading Your Content to A Smartphone
1. Open the AKASO GO App, then connect it to your camera.
2. Tap on the Album icon in the bottom left corner to see the videos and photos.
3. Tap the Select icon in the upper right corner to select the video or photo you want
to download, then tap the Download icon in the bottom right corner. Patiently wait
for the download process to complete. The file will be successfully saved to your
phone's photo album.
Note:
1. Please do not alter Wifi settings or disconnect from the app during the download
progress.
2. If you cannot download videos or photos to your iPhone via the app, please enter
your phone’s Settings page → Privacy→ Photos, find "AKASO GO", and select "All
photos".
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Please follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera:
1. For 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.
If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera will save the file and power off.
To maximize battery life, follow these guidelines when possible:
• Turn off Wireless Connections
• Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions
• Use Screen Saver setting.
1. If storing for extended periods, maintain a battery charge of 50-60%. Charge every
3 months and discharge the battery every 6 months.
2. Do not store the battery with metal objects such as coins, keys, or necklaces. If the
battery terminals come close to metal objects, a short circuit may cause fire.
3. Store the battery in dry areas, safe from potential physical damage caused by
squeezing or collision.
4. Avoid using or storing the battery at high temperatures, such as in direct sunlight
or a hot compartment. The battery will heat up, malfunction, or have its service life
shortened in these conditions.
5. Avoid using or storing the battery in low-temperature environments, as this will
shorten the battery life or cause it to malfunction.
Maintaining Your Camera
Maximizing Battery Life
Battery Storage and Handing
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