Insta360 AC18 Action Camera Instruction Manual

Insta360 AC18 Action Camera

Please read this manual carefully before using the product and

Basic Operations

1. Power On / Off
   Long press the power button for 2 seconds to power on or off.
2. Manual Screen Lock
   Double-click the power button to lock the screen; single-click the power button to wake up the device.
3. Mode Switching
   When in photo or video recording mode, tap the main screen or short-press the Up/Down keyto bring up the iconso You may switch between different mode icons by swiping left or right on the screen or short-pressing the Up/ Down key., including Video
   Photo , Audio Recording O , File Settings 88 , and Wi-FiConnection . Tap the corresponding icon or short-press the
   power key to enter the selected mode.
4. Video Recording
   1. Method 1: In Video mode, single-click the power button to start or stop recording,
   2. Method 2: In Video mode, tap the main screen to show the icon (O ,then tap it to start or stop recording.
5. Photo Capture
   1. Method 1: In Photo mode, single-click the power button to take a photo.
   2. Method 2: In Photo mode, tap the main screen to show the icon ,then tap it to take a photo.
6. Audio Recording
   1. Method 1: In Audio Recording mode, single-click the power button to start or stop recording.
   2. Method 2: In Audio Recording mode, tap the main screen to show the icon ,then tap it to start or stop recording.
      Tap the return icon on the main screen or long-press the Up key to exit Audio Recording mode.
7. Files
   Settings mode, swipe up or down on the touchscreen, or short- press the Up / Down keys to select different setting options.
   Tap the touchscreen to select a menu item, or short-press the power key to enter its submenu.
8. Settings
   In Settings mode, swipe up/down or press the Up/Down button to select different function options.
   Tap the touchscreen to select a menu item, or press the power button to enter the submenu.
   Tap the back icon on the main screen or long-press the Up keyto exit menu mode.
9. Wi-Fi Connection
   In Wi-Fi mode, connect via the mobile APP.
   After connecting to Wi-Fi, the device time will be updated automatically.
   Tap the return icon on the main screen or long-press the Up keyto exit Wi-Fi mode.
10. Computer Connection
    Connect the thumb action camera to a computer using a TYPE-C cable.
    With a TF card inserted: the computer can read files on the TF card.
    Without a TF card inserted: the camera can be used as a PC camera.
11. Main & Sub-screen Switching
    In Video or Photo mode, long press the Down button for 2 seconds to switch between the main screen and sub-screen.
    The main screen is displayed by default when powered on.
    Note: Screen switching is disabled during video recording.

Indicator Lights

• Red light: charging indicator.
• Red light on during charging; turns off when fully charged.
• Green light: power & working indicator.
• Green light lights up after power-on. The green light flashes rapidly when recording, audio recording or photo capture is active; stays on when stopped.

Common Settings

• Memory Card
  The device supports TF (MicroSD) cards.
  Insert and format the card before first use.TF card is required for video recording, photo capture and audio recording.
• Battery Charging
  Charge the device via a Type-C USB 5V power supply. The camera will automatically power on once the charging cable is connected.
• Auto Power-off Setting.
  When Wi-Fi is disabled, no video/audio recording is in progress, and no operations are performed, the device will force an automatic shutdown after five minutes even if the auto power-off function is set to Off,
• Loop Recording Setting
  If the loop recording option is set to Loop Recording Off, the camera will compulsively record videos in 10-minute segments for cyclic overwriting during recording.

Troubleshooting

Reset
If the device freezes unexpectedly, insert a thin pin into the reset hole to force a shutdown, then press the power button to restart.

APP Operation

Download APP
Scan the QR code with your mobile phone to download the APP.
Enter the Wi-Fi connection mode on the device, and the QR code below will be displayed.

1. Use your phone’s ‘IScan QR Code” function to scan the QR code, then download and install the “Sports-DV” APP.
   Wi-Fi Connection
2. Open the downloaded APP on your mobile phone.
   Select the corresponding Wi-Fi name (CAM-XXXX. Note: XXXX shows different values for different devices).
3. Enter password 12345678 for the first connection.
   Photos and videos are stored on the memory card of the action camera.
4. Photos and videos are stored on the memory card of the action camera.

• Tap the icon to enter.
• Wi-Fi Connection
• Open the downloaded APP on your mobile phone.
• Select the corresponding Wi-Fi name (CAM-XXXX. Note: XXXX shows different values for different devices).  Enter password 12345678 for the first connection.
• Photos and videos are stored on the memory card of the action camera.
• Photos and videos are stored on the memory card of the action camera.
• Tap the icon to enter.

FCC Caution:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

*RF warning for Portable device:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.