Akaso EK7000 User manual

USER MANUAL
AKASO EK7000 Action Camera
v2.0

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

WHAT'S IN THE BOX
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Waterproof Housing
Protective Backdoor
Mount 1
Mount 6
Mount 3 Mount 5Mount 4
Mount 7
Tethers
Mount 2
Bandages
Remote Quick Start Guide
Changer Battery
USB Cable Lens Cloth
Clip 1 Clip 2
EK7000
Quick Start Guide
AKASOBrave 4 Action Camera
Handle Bar/
Pole Mount
Helmet Mounts

YOUR EK7000
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Shutter/Select Button
Working/Wifi Indicator
Power/Mode/Exit Button
Charging Indicator
microSD Card Slot
Micro USB Port
Micro HDMI Port
Lens
Screen
Up Button
Down/Wifi Button
Battery Door
Note: The camera does not record sound when it is in the waterproof case.
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GETTING STARTED
Welcome to your EK7000! To capture video and photos, you will need a microSD
card (sold separately).
microSD Cards
Use brand name microSD cards that meet these requirements:
• microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC
• UHS-III rating
• Capacity up to 64GB (FAT32)
Note:
1. 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.
2. FAT32 format microSD cards stop recording when the storage of each file exceeds
4GB and start recording again on a new file.
Powering On and Off
To Power On:
Press and hold the Mode button for three seconds. The camera will beep as the
camera status lights light up. When information appears on the LCD display, your
camera is on. Press and hold the Mode button again to turn off the camera.
To Power Off:
Press and hold the Mode button for three seconds. The camera beeps while the
camera status lights is off.
Switch Mode
Press the Mode button to switch modes.
Turning On and Off Wifi
Turn on the camera and press and hold the Down button to turn on Wifi. The Wifi
name and password will appear on the screen. Press the Down button again to turn
off Wifi.
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OVERVIEW OF MODES
There are 5 modes: Video, Photo, Burst Photo, Time Lapse and Setting.
Video Mode
Video Mode is the default mode when you turn on the camera.
In Video Mode, press the Shutter button to start recording video. Press the Shutter
button again to stop recording video.
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Photo Mode
After turning on the camera, press the Mode button once to switch to Photo Mode.
In Photo Mode, press the Shutter button to take a photo.
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Burst Photo Mode
Press the Mode button twice to switch to Burst Photo Mode. In Burst Photo Mode,
press the Shutter button to capture several photographs in quick succession. This is
perfect for capturing fast-moving activities.
Time Lapse Photo Mode
Press the Mode button three times to switch to Time Lapse Photo Mode. In Time
Lapse Photo Mode, press the Shutter button to take a series of photos at specified
intervals.
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Settings
Press the Mode button several times to switch to Settings mode. Press the Up or
Down button to scroll through options and press the Shutter Button to select and
confirm. Press the Mode button to exit.
SETTINGS
Video Resolution
Loop Video
Time Stamp
Exposure
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1. Video Resolution: 4K30FPS/2.7K30FPS/1080P120FPS/1080P60FPS/1080P30FPS/
720P120FPS/720P60FPS/720P30FPS
Default setting is 4K30FPS.
2. Encoding Type: H.264/H.265
Default setting is H.264.
3. Looping Record: Off/2 min/3 min/5 min
Default setting is off.
Loop recording allows your camera to overwrite old files with new files. Once the
microSD card is full, the camera will delete the first video file on the card to make
room for the latest file. For example, if the setting for loop recording is "1 Minute",
then the camera will create video clips of 1 minute in length, and a 1-minute clip will
be deleted when the camera needs more memory.
CUSTOMIZING YOUR EK7000

4. Time-lapse Video: Off/0.5s/1s/2s/5s/10s/30s/60s
Default setting is Off.
When you turn on Time-lapse video, the camera records video from frames captured
at specific intervals. This allows the action to progress much faster than in reality.
Note: Time Lapse video is captured without audio.
5. Slow Motion: Off/1080P60FPS/1080P120FPS/720P120FPS
Default setting is Off.
In Slow Motion Video mode, when you press the Shutter button, the camera records
slow motion video.
6. Video Quality: High/Middle/Low
Default setting is High.
7. Record Sound: Off/On
Default setting is On.
8. Time Watermark: Off/On
Default setting is On.
When this setting is on, the camera adds a date stamp to the videos and photos you
take.
9. Photo Resolution: 16M/13M/8M/5M/4M
Default setting is 16M.
10. Self-timer: 3s/5s/10s/20s
Default setting is 5s.
The self-timer provides a delay between pressing the shutter release and the picture
being taken.
11. Timed Photo Length: Unlimited/5 min/10 min/15 min/20 min/30 min
Default setting is Unlimited.
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12. Time Lapse Photo: Off/On
Default setting is Off.
Time Lapse Photo captures a series of photos at specified intervals. Use this mode
to capture multiple photos of an activity so you can choose the best ones later.
13. Burst Photo: 3 Photos/5 Photos/10 Photos
Default setting is 3 Photos.
In burst mode, several photographs are captured in quick succession.
14. White Balance: Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluorescence
Default setting is Auto.
White Balance lets you adjust the color temperature of videos and photos to
optimize for cool or warm lighting conditions.
15. Exposure: -2/-1/0/1/2
Default setting is 0.
EV (Exposure Value) is just to measure any change of exposure. This setting is
particularly useful in shots where an important region might otherwise be over- or
underexposed.
16. ISO: Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400
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.
17. Sound Indicator: Shutter/Start-up/Beep/Volume
You can turn on or off these sound effects and adjust the volume of the camera in
this setting.
18. Power Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz/Auto
Default setting is Auto.
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19. Remote Control: Off/On
Default setting is On.
20. 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.
21. Date Time: MM/DD/YY
Here you can set the camera's date and time.
22. Screen Saver: Off/1 Min/3 Min/5 Min
Default setting is 1 Min.
Screen saver turns 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.
23. Power Save: Off/3 Min/5 Min/10 Min
Default setting is 3 Min.
Powers off your camera after a period of inactivity to save battery life.
24. Driving Mode: Off/On
Default setting is Off.
If you turn on Driving Mode and connect the camera to the car’s cigarette lighter,
the camera will turn on automatically if you start your car and will turn off if you stop
your car.
25. Language: English/Pусский/Deutsch/Français/Italiano/Español/繁体中文/日本語/
简体中文
Default setting is English.
26. Format: No/Yes
Default setting is No.
To keep your microSD card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis.
Reformatting erases all of your content, so make sure offload your photos and
videos first.
27. Reset: No/Yes
Default setting is No.
This option resets all settings to their default values.
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Please download and install the AKASO GO app from the App Store or Google Play
first. The AKASO GO app lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone
or tablet. Features include camera control, live preview, playback, download, settings
and editing.
1. Open the AKASO GO app, tap the "Device" icon at the bottom of the screen, then
choose "Add device".
2. Choose "EK7000". Follow the instructions. Press and hold the Down button to turn
on the Wifi. The Wifi name and password will be shown on the camera screen.
3. Check the "The above operation has been confirmed" at the bottom of the screen
and click "Live Preview".
4. Enter the correct Wifi name and password then click Connect.
CONNCTING TO THE APP
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You can check the model and software version of your camera.

You can playback your content on the camera itself, your computer, TV, smartphone
or tablet. You can also play back content by inserting the microSD card directly into
a device, such as a computer or a compatible TV. With this method, playback
resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability to play back that
resolution.
Note: 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 microSD card for
new content.
PLAYING BACK YOUR CONTENT
1. Turn on the camera to enter Video or Photo mode.
2. Press the Up button in Video or Photo mode to enter playback mode. If you press
the Up button in playback mode, the camera will exit playback mode.
3. Press the Down button, then the Shutter button to open the video or photo in
full-screen view.
4. Press the Up or Down button to display photos. Press the Up or Down button
followed by the Shutter button to playback videos.
5. To exit the video or photo files, press the Mode button.
Note: If your microSD card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to
load.
VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR EK7000
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1. Turn on the camera to enter Video or Photo mode.
2. Press the Up button in Video or Photo mode to enter playback mode. If you press
the Up button in playback mode, the camera will exit playback mode.
3. Press the Down button, then the Shutter button to open the video or photo in
full-screen view.
4. Press the Up or Down button to display photos. Press the Up or Down button
followed by the Shutter button to playback videos.
5. To exit the video or photo files, press the Mode button.
Note: If your microSD card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to
load.
VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR EK7000
1. Turn on the camera to enter Video or Photo mode.
2. Press the Up button in Video or Photo mode to enter playback mode.
3. Press the Down button, then the Shutter button to open the video or photo in
full-screen view.
4. Press the Up or Down button to locate the file you want to delete.
5. Press and hold the Shutter button for 3 seconds. The screen will display "Delete
this file? Yes/No".
6.Choose Yes, then press the Shutter button. The selected file will be deleted.
DELETING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR EK7000

Offloading Your Content to a Computer
To offload files to a computer, you need a card reader (sold separately). Connect it
to the computer via a USB port and insert the microSD card. You can then transfer
files to your computer or delete selected files using the file explorer.
Offloading Your Content to Smartphone
1. Open the AKASO GO app. Connect the camera with the app.
2. Tap the Album icon on the bottom of the screen to see all the videos and photos.
3. Tap the Select icon at the upper right corner, then select the photo or video you
want to download. Tap the Download icon to download.
Note: If you cannot offload videos or photos to your iPhone or iPad, please navigate
to Settings →Privacy → Photos, find "AKASO GO" and select "Read and Write".
OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT
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 your fingers.
4. Avoid dropping or bumping the camera, as it may cause damage to the parts
inside.
5. Keep the camera away from high temperatures and strong sunshine to avoid
damage.
MAINTENANCE FOR YOUR CAMERA
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 the Screen Saver setting.
MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE
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The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing
your camera to very cold or hot temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions
may temporarily shorten 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.
• Do not store your battery with metal objects, such as coins, keys or necklaces.
If the battery terminals come in contact with metal objects, it 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 damaged by water.
Disassembling or puncturing the battery can cause an explosion or fire.
BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING
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VIDEO
To record a 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.
To stop recording:
Press the Grey Video Button again. The camera will emit one beep and the camera
light will stop flashing.
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.
REMOTE
Photo Button
Video Button
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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.
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.
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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.
Attach your camera to helmets, gear and equipment.
MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA
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