Akaso EK7000 User manual

USER MANUAL
AKASO EK7000 Action Camera
V2.1

What's in the Box
Your EK7000
Getting Started
Overview of Modes
Customizing Your EK7000
Connecting to the AKASO DV App
Playing Back Your Content
Deleting Videos and Photos on Your EK7000
Offloading Your Content
Reformatting Your microSD Card
Maintenance Your Camera
Maximizing Battery Life
Battery Storage and Handling
Remote
Mounting Your Camera
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CONTENTS

How to use all sorts of accessories of action camera?
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website to watch the video.
Unboxing: 00:00-00:19
How to remove the camera from the box it's mounted on? : 00:20-00:31
How to remove the camera from the waterproof case? : 00:32-01:05
How to mount the camera to a tripod? : 01:17-01:49
How to mount the camera to your body? : 01:50-02:08
How to mount the camera to a self stick? : 02:09-02:55
How to mount the camera to a bike? : 02:56-04:34
How to mount the protective backdoor? : 04:35-04:59
How to mount the camera to a helmet? : 05:03-11:16
Waterproof
Housing
Handle Bar/
Pole Mount
Protective
Backdoor
Mount 1
Mount 6
Mount 3
Mount 5Mount 4 Mount 7
Helmet
Mounts Tethers
Mount 2
Bandages Remote Quick Start Guide
Charger
Battery
USB Cable
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Lens Cloth
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EK7000
Quick Start Guide
AKASOVision 4 Lite Action Camera
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YOUR EK7000
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Shutter/Select Button
Working/Wifi Indicator
Power/Mode/Exit Button
Charging Indicator
microSD Slot
Micro USB Port
Micro HDMI Port
Lens
Screen
Up Button
Down/Wifi Button
Battery Door
Note: Camera does not record sound when it is in the waterproof case.
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GETTING STARTED
Welcome to your new EK7000. To capture video and photos, you need a microSD card
(sold separately).
MICROSD CARDS
Use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:
• MicroSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC
• Class 10 or UHS-I rating
• Capacity up to 32GB (FAT32)
Note: Please format the microSD card first in this camera before using. To keep your
microSD 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.
POWERING ON + OFF
To Power On:
Press and hold the Mode button for three seconds. The camera beeps while the camera
status light is on. When information appears on the LCD display or the camera status
screen, your camera is on.
To Power Off:
Press and hold the Mode button for three seconds. The camera beeps while the camera
status light is off.
SWITCHING MODE
To Switch Mode:
Press the Mode button to switch the mode.
EXITING MODE
To Exit Mode:
Press the Mode button to exit mode.
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OVERVIEW OF MODES
There are 5 modes: Video, Photo, Burst Photo, Time Lapse, Setting.
Video Mode
Video Mode is the default mode when you turn on the camera.
In Video Mode, press Shutter button, the camera starts recording video. Press Shutter
button to stop recording video.
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Photo Mode
Press Mode button once to switch to Photo Mode after you turn on camera. In Photo
Mode, press Shutter button, the camera takes a photo.
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Burst Photo Mode
Press Mode button several times to switch to Burst Photo Mode. In Burst Photo Mode,
press Shutter button, the camera takes 3 photos per second.
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Time Lapse Photo Mode
Press Mode button several times to switch to Time Lapse Photo Mode. In Time Lapse Photo
Mode, press Shutter button, the camera takes a serials of photos at 3s/5s/10s intervals.
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Settings
Press Mode Button several times to switch to settings mode. Press UP or Down button
to cycle through options and press Shutter Button to select desired option.
SETTINGS
Video Resolution
Loop Video
Time Stamp
Exposure
Settings
1. Video Resolution: 4K 25FPS, 2.7K 30FPS, 1080P 60FPS, 1080P 30FPS, 720P 120FPS,
720P 60FPS
Default setting is 1080P 60FPS.
2. Loop Recording: Off/1minute/3 minutes/5 minutes
Default setting is off.
Using Loop Recording, you can continuously record video, 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 Shutter button to stop recording. If you record for 5 minutes and
do not press the Shutter 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
microSD card is full, the new files will cover the old one if loop recording is on.
CUSTOMIZING YOUR EK7000
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3. Recording Sound: OFF/ON
Default setting is on.
Turn off Recording Sound, the camera does not record sound when you record video.
4. Photo Resolution: 12M/8M/5M/4M
Default setting is 12M.
5. Time Lapse: 3S/5S/10S
Default setting is 3S.
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.
6. Continuous Lapse: OFF/ON
Default setting is off.
Turn on Continuous Lapse, this camera takes continuous lapse photo.
7. Burst Photo: 3P/S
Burst captures up to 3 photos in 1 second, so it is perfect for capturing fast-moving activities.
8. Exposure: -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3
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 LCD 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.
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9. White Balance: Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent Light, Fluorescent Light
Default setting is Auto.
White Balance lets you adjust the color temperature of videos and photos to optimize for
cool or warm lighting conditions. When you change this setting, the LCD display
immediately shows you the effect on your image.
10. 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.
11. Power Frequency: Auto, 50Hz, 60Hz
Default setting is Auto.
12. Screensaver: Off, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes
Default setting is 5 minutes.
Turns off the LCD display after a period of inactivity to save battery life. To turn on the LCD
display again, press any button on the camera.
13. Auto Shutdown: Off, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes
Default setting is 3 minutes.
Powers off your EK7000 after a period of inactivity to save battery life.
14. Date Stamp: OFF/ON
Default setting is on.
If you turn on Date Stamp, this camera adds date stamp to the videos or photos you take.
15. Volume: High, Middle, Low, Off
Default setting is high.
This option lets you adjust the volume.
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16. Beep: OFF/ON
Default setting is on.
Sets the volume of your EK7000's alerts.
17. Language: English, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Default setting is English.
18. Date-Time: MM DD YYYY, HH MM SS
19. Format
To keep your microSD 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 mode button to enter system setting, then press down
button several times to enter Format > Format Card? > Confirmation.
20. Reset to Factory Settings: Confirm Reset to Factory Settings? Confirmation/Cancel
This option resets all settings to their default values.
21. Firmware Version
You can check the model and updated time of your EK7000.
CONNECTING TO THE AKASO DV APP
The AKASO DV app lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet.
Features include full camera control, live preview, playback and sharing of content, and
camera software updates.
1. Download AKASO DV app to your mobile device from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2. Turn on the camera, then press Down button to turn on Wifi.
3. Turn on Wifi of your mobile device, connect to the Wifi SSID ‘iCam-AKASO’.
4. Enter the password: 1234567890.
5. Open the app AKASO DV.
Note: Press and hold Down button if you want to turn off Wifi.
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DELETING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR EK7000
1. Turn on camera to enter Video or Photo mode.
2. Press Up button in video or photo mode to enter playback mode. If you press Up button
in playback mode, the camera will exit playback mode.
3. Press Down button, then Shutter button to open video or photo in full-screen view.
4. Press Up or Down button to locate the file you want to delete.
5. Press and hold the Shutter button for 3 seconds. The screen shows ‘Delete this file?
Confirmation Cancel’ .
6. Press Down button, then Shutter button, the selected file will be deleted.
PLAYING BACK YOUR CONTENT
You can play back your content on the camera’s LCD display, your computer, TV, or
smartphone/tablet.
You can also play back content by inserting the microSD card directly into a device, such
as a computer or compatible TV. With this method, playback resolution depends on the
resolution of the device and its ability to play back that resolution.
VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR EK7000
1. Turn on camera to enter Video or Photo mode.
2. Press Up button in video or photo mode to enter playback mode. If you press Up button
in playback mode, the camera will exit playback mode.
3. Press Down button, then Shutter button to open video or photo in full-screen view.
4. Press Up or Down button to playback photos. Press Up or Down button, then Shutter
button to play videos.
5. To exit the video or photo files, press Mode button.
Note: If your microSD card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to load.
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OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT
OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT TO A COMPUTER
To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files to a
computer. Transferring also frees up space on your microSD card for new content.
To offload files to a computer using a card reader (sold separately) and your computer’s
file explorer, connect the card reader to the computer, then insert the microSD 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.
OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT TO SMARTPHONE OR TABLET
1. Open the “AKASO DV“ app.
2. Tap “Folders“ at the left corner of the bottom screen.
3. Tap ‘Edit’ at the right corner of the top screen.
4. Tap the files you want to save.
5. Tap “Save” at the right corner of the bottom
screen. The screen shows “Confirm Download“.
6. Tap “Confirm Download“.
Note:
1. If you cannot offload videos or photos to iPhone or iPad, please enter Setting -> Privacy
-> Photos , find "AKASO DV" and select "Read and Write".
2. You cannot download 4K or 2.7K video to iPhone and iPad via Wifi app. Please offload
4K or 2.7K videos via card reader.
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RES 1080P 60 FPS / 29.51G
Video
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Video Edit Photo
Done
Save
Video Sekect All Photo
Cancel
Download Selected 1 files?
Confirm Download
Cancel
REFORMATTING YOUR MICROSD CARD
To keep your microSD 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.
1. Press and hold Mode button for 3 seconds to turn on the camera.
2. Press Mode button four times, then Shutter button to enter Camera Setting.
3. Press UP or Down button to locate the “Format” option.
4. Press Shutter button, the screen shows “Format Card? Confirmation Cancel”.
5. Press Down button then Shutter button. The screen shows “Format Complete”.
Then you format your microSD card successfully.
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MAINTENANCE YOUR CAMERA
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.
MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE
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 video at lower frame rates and resolutions
• Use Screen Saver setting.
BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING
The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your
camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions may
temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working
properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera, as
condensation may form on or within the camera.
• Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as a microwave oven
or hair dryer. Damage to the camera or battery caused by contact with liquid inside the
camera is not covered under the warranty.
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VIDEO
To record Video, verify the camera is in Video mode.
To start recording:
Press the Grey Video Button. The camera will emit one beep and the camera light will
flash while recording.
REMOTE
Photo Button
Video Button
Splashproof only, not waterproof
• Do not store your battery with metal objects, such as coins, keys or necklaces. If the
battery terminals come in contact with metal objects, this may cause a fire.
• Do not make any unauthorized alterations to the camera. Doing so may compromise
safety, regulatory compliance, performance, and may void the warranty.
WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred,
microwave, incinerate or paint the camera or battery. Do not insert foreign objects into the
battery opening on the camera. Do not use the camera or the battery if it has been
damaged - for example, if cracked, punctured or harmed by water. Disassembling or
puncturing the battery can cause an explosion or fire.
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CR2032 BATTERY REPLACEMENT FOR EK7000 REMOTE
1. Use a 1.8mm Phillips tip screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the back cover of the
remote, allowing you to open it.
2. Remove another 4 screws on PCB board.
To stop recording:
Press the Grey Video Button again. The camera will emit one beep and the camera light
will stop flashing while recording.
PHOTO
To capture a photo, verify the camera is in Photo mode.
To take a photo:
Press the Red Photo Button. The camera will emit a camera shutter sound.
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3. Lift the PCB board and slide out the battery, as shown in the picture.
Note: Do NOT rotate the PCB board to avoid reversing the camera and video button functions.
4. Install the new battery, keeping the “+” pole facing up.
5. Install all 4 screws back onto the PCB board.
6. Install all 4 screws back into the cover.
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Attach your camera to helmets, gear and equipment.
MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA
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