Akaso V50 Elite User manual

V50 ELITE
V39
ACTION CAMERA
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English
Deutsch
Español
Français
Italiano
日本語

What’s in the Box ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 02
Camera Specifications----------------------------------------------------------------------- 03
Important Messages------------------------------------------------------------------------- 04
Your V50 Elite----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 05
Getting Started--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 07
Overview of Modes--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 08
Customizing Your V50 Elite---------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Controlling Your V50 Elite with Your Voice------------------------------------------- 19
Connecting to the AKASO GO App------------------------------------------------------ 20
Playing Back Your Content ---------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Offloading Your Content ------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Adjusting the Zoom Level------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
Reformatting Your Memory Card ------------------------------------------------------- 24
Maintaining Your Camera------------------------------------------------------------------ 24
Maximizing Battery Life--------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Battery Storage and Handling------------------------------------------------------------ 25
Remote ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Mounting Your Camera--------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Contact Us--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Contents
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AKASO V50 Elite
x 1
Waterproof
Housing x 1 Battery Charger x 1 Battery x 2 USB Cable x 1
Remote Control
x 1 Protective Backdoor x 1 Helmet Mount 1 x 1
Bandages
x 4 Helmet Mount 2 x 1
Mount 4
x 1
Mount 1
x 1 Mount 2 x 1 Mount 3 x 1 Mount 5 x 1
Tethers
x 5
Mount 7
x 1 Handle Bar / Pole Mount x 1 Spanner x 1
Mount 6
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Lens Cloth
x 1 Double Sided Tape x 2 Quick Start Guide x 1
What’s in the Box
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Camera Specifications
Master
LCD
Video/Photo Format
Battery life
Model V50 Elite
V39A
2.0-inch TFT LCD Display 320x240
MOV/JPG
Lens 6G
Sensor OS12D40
Remote Control Support
Voice Control Support
External Microphone Support
Dimensions 61×42×33mm
Two 1050mAH batteries are included. Works to
record 4K videos for 50 minutes when fully charged.
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Important Messages
Congratulations on your new AKASO Action Camera V50 Elite! You must be excited
to use your AKASO V50 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 is a high-precision product. Do not drop.
2. Do not expose the item to strong magnetic fields, such as electric motors,
magnets and machinery rife 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 to install it into the waterproof case properly before capturing
underwater adventures.
5. Avoid extended periods of battery charging. Keep it away from children and
pets while charging to avoid accidents.
Warm Tip: If your camera does not work normally or encounters any photo or video
quality issues, please feel free to refer to FAQ in this manual or contact our support
for help by sending emails to our official email address [email protected].
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Your V50 Elite
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Shutter/Wifi/Select Button
Power/Mode/Exit Button
Micro USB Port
Memory Card Slot
Micro HDMI Port
Lens
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Touch Screen
Up Button
Down Button
Tripod Hole
Battery Cover
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Note: The camera does not record sounds when it is in the waterproof case.
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Getting Started
Welcome to your AKASO V50 Elite. To capture video and photos, you need a memory
card (sold separately).
Memory Cards
Use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:
• microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC
• U3
• Capacity up to 64GB (FAT32)
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 of your content, so be sure to offload your photos and videos first.
2. FAT32 format memory card stops recording when the storage of each file is
over 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 beeps while the
camera status light is 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 beeps while the
camera status light is off.
Switching Mode
To Switch Mode:
Turn on the camera, swipe from left to right to enter the mode menu or press
Mode button to switch mode.
To Exit Mode:
Press the Mode button to exit mode.
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Turning on/off Wifi
To turn on Wifi:
Turn on your camera, in Video or Photo Mode, long press the Wifi button to turn
on Wifi. You can also swipe the screen from left to right to enter the mode menu
to turn on Wifi.
To turn off Wifi:
Long press the Wifi button to turn off Wifi.
There are 6 modes: Video, Time Lapse Video, Slow Motion, Photo, Time Lapse
Photo and Wifi.
When the camera is on, tap the mode at the bottom of the camera screen to
enter the mode menu.
Video Mode
Video Mode is the default mode when
you turn on the camera.
In Video Mode, press the Shutter
button, the camera starts recording
videos. Press the Shutter button to
stop recording.
Overview of Modes
Photo
20MP(4:3)
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Video Slow
Motion
Photo
Time Lapse
Video
Time Lapse
Photo Wifi
Video
4K60fps
00:00:00 | 01:40:51
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Slow Motion Mode
In Slow Motion Mode, Press the Shutter
button, the camera takes a slow motion
video.
Time Lapse Video Mode
In Time Lapse Video Mode, press the
Shutter button, the camera takes videos
at 1S/3S/5S /10S/30S /1 Min intervals.
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.
Time Lapse Video
4K60fps
00:00:00 | 01:40:51
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Slow Motion
1080P 4X
00:00:00 | 01:40:51
Photo
20MP(4:3)
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Wifi Mode
Long press the Wifi button or tap the
Wifi icon to turn on Wifi, the camera
will enter Wifi mode.
Time Lapse Photo Mode
In Time Lapse Photo Mode, press Shutter
button, the camera takes a serial of photos
at 3S /5S /10S /30S /1 Min intervals.
SSID:
AKASO_V50Elite_*_****
PWD:
12345679890
Waiting for Wifi Connection...
Time Lapse Photo
20MP(4:3)
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Video Settings
1. Video Resolution
4K 60fps, 4K 30fps, 2.7K 60fps, 2.7K 30fps, 1080P 120fps, 1080P 60fps, 1080P 30fps,
720P 240fps, 720P 120fps, 720P 60fps (Default setting is 4K 60fps)
Note: When capturing videos at high resolutions or high frame rates in warm ambient
temperatures, the camera may become warm and use more power.
2. Image Stabilization
On/Off (Default setting is Off)
This setting adjusts the footage to offset for motion during capture. The result is
smoother footage, especially in activities with relatively small but fast motion including
cycling, motorcycling, and handheld uses.
Note:
1. Image Stabilization is disabled when you set the video resolution to 4K 60fps,
2.7K 60fps , 1080P 120fps or 720P 240fps.
2. For more features that do not work with Image Stabilization, please refer to the
form on page 18.
3. Loop Recording
Unlimited/2 Min/3 Min/5 Min (Default setting is Unlimited)
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 memory card is full, the new files will cover the old one if loop
recording is on.
Note: Loop Recording is disabled when Timelapse Video, Slow Motion Movie and
Fast Motion Movie are enabled.
Customizing Your V50 Elite
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4. Time Lapse Interval
Off/1S /3S /5S /10S /30S /1 Min (Default setting is Off)
Time Lapse Video creates videos from frames captured at specific intervals.
This option sets how often your camera takes a shot in Time Lapse Video mode.
Select 3 seconds means recording 3 seconds to get one frame per second. For
example, if you select 4K 30fps and 3 seconds, you need to record 90 seconds, then
you can get a one-second 4K 30fps video.
Note: Time Lapse Video is recorded without audio. It will be disabled when Image
Stabilization and Slow Motion Movie are turned on.
5. Time Lapse Duration
Unlimited/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min/20 Min/30 Min/60 Min (Default setting is Unlimited)
Note: If you want to set Time Lapse Duration, please turn on Time Lapse Interval first.
6. Slow Motion Movie
On/Off (Default setting is Off)
Slow motion is an effect in film-making whereby time appears to be slowed down.
Note: Slow Motion Movie will be disabled when Loop Recording and Image Stabili-
zation are enabled. It will not work when the camera is on the Time Lapse Video
mode or when you set Video Resolution to 4K60fps, 4K30fps, 2.7K60fps,
2.7K30fps, 1080P60fps, 1080P30fps and 720P60fps.
7. Fast Motion Movie
Off/2x/4x/6x/10x/15x (Default setting is Off)
When this feature is enabled, the video will play at the faster speed on the cmaera
screen according to the option you select.
Note: Fast Motion Movie will be disabled when Drive Mode, Image Stabilization
and Loop Recording are turned on.
8. Wind Noise Reduction
On/Off (Default setting is Off)
Turn on Wind Noise Reduction, it can lower the noise to an acceptable level.
9. Microphone
Internal/External (Default setting is Internal)
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10. Angle
Wide/Medium/Narrow (Default setting is Wide)
The angle refers to how much of the scene can be captured through the camera
lens.Wide angle captures the largest amount of the scene, while Narrow angle
captures the least.
Note: Medium and Narrow are not optional when Image Stabilization and Zoom are on.
11. Sound Record
On/Off (Default setting is On)
Turn off Sound Record, the camera does not record audio when you record videos.
12. Auto Low Light
On/Off (Default setting is Off)
Auto Low Light mode will automatically adjust settings according to lighting conditions
to achieve the best low light performance. Even if you move back and forth between
bright and dark environments, you do not need to manually adjust the camera settings.
Note: Auto Low Light is disabled when you enable Image Stabilization.
13. Drive Mode
On/Off (Default setting is Off)
To use your V50 Elite as a dash cam, start your car, enable Drive mode after turning
on your camera, and then plug the camera into the car cigarette lighter with a car
charger. Your camera will turn on and start recording automatically.
Note: Drive Mode will be disabled when Special Effect and Fast Motion Movie are
turned on.
14. Video Scene Mode
Manual, Water, Riding, Winter, Night (Default setting is Manual)
Photo Settings
1. Photo Resolution
20MP/16MP/12MP/10MP/8MP/5MP (Default setting is 20MP)
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 are optional for each resolution.
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2. Angle
Wide/Medium/Narrow (Default setting is Wide)
The angle refers to how much of the scene can be captured through the camera
lens. Wide angle captures the largest amount of the scene, while Narrow angle
captures the least.
Note: Medium and Narrow are not optional when Image Stabilization and Zoom are on.
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.
4. Time Lapse Interval
Unlimited/3S/5S/10S/30S/1 Min (Default setting is Unlimited)
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.
Note: Time Lapse Photo mode is not available when Long Exposure and Delay
Timer are turned on.
5. Time Lapse Duration
Unlimited/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min/20 Min/30 Min/60 Min (Default setting is Unlimited)
Note: If you want to set Time Lapse Duration, please turn on Time Lapse Interval first.
6. Night Lapse
On/Off (Default setting is Off)
Night Lapse is made to capture time lapse videos in dark and low-light environments.
It automatically adjusts the shutter speed to let in more light and picks the interval
that will give you the best results.
7. Burst Photo
Off, 3 shots, 7 shots, 15 shots , 30 shots (Default setting is Off)
Burst Photo captures up to 30 photos in 8 seconds, so it is perfect for capturing fast
moving activities.
Note: Burst Photo will be disabled when Long Exposure is turned on.
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8. Delay Timer
Off/Delay 3s/Delay 5s/Delay 10s/Delay 20s (Default setting is Off)
A delay timer gives a delay between pressing the shutter release and the shutter's
firing. It is most commonly used to let photographers to take a photo of themselves
(often with family).
Note: Delay Timer will be disabled when Long Exposure and Time Lapse Photo
Mode are turned on.
9. Long Exposure
Off/1S/ 2S/ 5S/ 8S/ 30S/ 1 Min (Default setting is Off)
Long exposures are easiest to accomplish in low-light conditions, but can be done
in brighter light using neutral density filters or specially designed cameras.
Note: Long Exposure is disabled when Burst Photo, Delay Timer and Time Lapse
Photo are turned on.
10 . DNG
On/Off (Default setting is Off)
DNG meansDigital Negative. It's a losslessraw image format that protects image
data from compression and loss. DNG determines your photo's output format.
Note: DNG does not work for photos taken with 4:3 aspect ratio resolutions. When
DNG is enabled, the photo's shooting angle will be slightly smaller than that with 16:9
aspect ratio resolutions.
11. Photo Scene Mode
Manual, Indoor, Outdoor, Portrait, Landscape, Night (Default setting is Manual)
Camera Settings
1. Sounds
Shutter: On/Off (Default setting is on)
Boot-up: On/Off (Default setting is on)
Beep: On/Off (Default setting is on)
Volume: 0/1/2/3 (Default setting is 2)
You can turn on or off the shutter, boot-up, beep sounds.
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2. Distortion Calibration
On/Off (Default setting is Off)
Turn on Distortion Calibration, it can correct the image distortion.
Note: Distortion Calibration is disabled when Image Stabilization is turned on.
3. Special Effect
None, Black&White, Sepia, Vivid, Natural, Negative, Warm, Cold, Red, Green, Blue
(Default setting is None)
Note: Special Effect will be disabled when Diving Mode and White Balance are turned
on.
4. Diving Mode
On/Off (Default setting is Off)
Turn on Diving Mode, it 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.
Note: Diving Mode will be disabled when Special Effect is turned on.
5. Date Stamp
Off/Date/Date&Time (Default setting is Off)
If you select Date&Time, this camera adds date and time to the video or photos
you take.
Note: Date Stamp is disabled when Image Stabilization and DNG are turned on.
6. Date & Time
Default setting is MM/DD/YY HH/MM/SS
7. Screen Saver
Off/ 30S/ 1 Min/ 2 Min (Default setting is 1 Min)
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.
8. Auto Power Off
Off/1 Min./2 Min. (Default setting is 2 Min)
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When Auto Power Off is enabled, your V50 Elite will be powered off automatically
after a period of inactivity to save battery life.
9. Power-on Auto Record
On/Off (Default setting is Off)
If you turn on Power-on Auto Record, the camera records video automatically after
you turn on V50 Elite.
10. Power Frequency
50Hz/60Hz (Default setting is 50Hz)
11. White Balance
Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/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. When you change this setting, the LCD display
immediately shows you the effect on your image.
Note: White Balance will be disabled when Special Effect is turned on.
12. Exposure
-2.0/-1.0/+0.0/+1.0/+2.0 (Default setting is +0.0)
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.
13. Language
English, 日本語 , Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Français, 简体中文 , 繁體中文 (Default
setting is English)
You can choose the system language for your V50 Elite.
14. Format Card
Yes/No (Default setting is No)
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Image Stabilization
Image Stabilization
4K 60fps, 2.7K 60fps, 1080P 120fps, 720P
240fps, 720P 120fps, 720P 60fps
Slow Motion Movie, Fast Motion Movie
Image Stabilization Angle: Middle & Narrow, Zoom
Image Stabilization Time Lapse Video, Distortion Calibration
Image Stabilization Date Stamp, Auto Low Light
Time Lapse Video Slow Motion Movie, Image Stabilization
Special Effect Dive Mode, White Balance
Loop Recording Time Lapse Video, Slow Motion Movie, Fast Motion Movie
Zoom Image Stabilization, Angle: Middle & Narrow
DNG Date Stamp
Fast Motion Movie Drive Mode, Image Stabilization, Loop Recording
Time Lapse Photo Delay Timer, Long Exposure
Long Exposure Burst Photo, Delay Timer, Time Lapse Photo
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, please enter the camera settings, then press the Up or
Down button to scroll through the options to locate Format Card option, press the
shutter button →Up button →Shutter button.
15. System
Default Setting: Yes/No
System Info: V50 Elite: YYYYMMDD-V*.*
Card Info: Capacity/Free Space
Default Setting option resets all settings to their default values.
In the System option, you can check the model, version and updated time of your
V50 Elite. The card Info option allows you to check the capacity and free space of
your memory card.
Warm Tip: Some functions cannot be used at the same time. Please refer to the
information below.
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