What's in the Box
- AKASO EK7000 Camera x 1
- Waterproof Case x 1
- Battery Charger x 1
- Batteries x 2
- USB Cable x 1
- Remote Control x 1
- Remote Control Strap x 1
- Protective Backdoor x 1
- Camera Frame 1 x 1
- Camera Frame 2 x 1
- Mount 1 x 1
- Mount 2 x 1
- Mount 3 x 1
- Mount 4 x 1
- Mount 5 x 1
- Mount 6 x 1
- Mount 7 x 1
- Handlebar/Pole Mount x 1
- Helmet Mounts x 2
- English Wrench x 1
- Straps x 4
- Curved Mounts x 5
- Lens Cloth x 1
- Adhesive Tapes x 2
- Quick Start Guide x 1
Buttons and Functions
Camera Front View:
- 1 Shutter/Select Button: Used to take photos or select options.
- 2 Work/Wifi Indicator: Shows camera status and Wi-Fi connection.
- 3 Power/Mode Button: Turns the camera on/off and cycles through modes.
- 4 Charging Status Light: Indicates battery charging status.
- 5 Microphone: Captures audio.
- 6 microSD Card Slot: For storing photos and videos.
- 7 Micro USB Port / External Microphone Port: For charging and connecting an external microphone.
- 8 Micro HDMI Port: For video output.
- 9 Lens: Captures images and video.
Camera Rear View:
- 10 Touch Screen: For viewing and controlling the camera.
- 11 Up/Playback Button: Navigates menus upwards or accesses playback.
- 12 Speaker: Outputs audio.
- 13 Down/Wifi Button: Navigates menus downwards or activates/deactivates Wi-Fi.
- 14 Battery Compartment Door: Houses the camera battery.
Note: The camera does not record sound when inside the waterproof case.
Getting Started
Congratulations on your new camera! This manual will help you learn the basic functions to capture the most incredible moments of your life!
Memory Card
Use a memory card that meets the following requirements:
- Class 10 or UHS-I
- Memory capacity up to 32 GB
Battery Charging
To charge the battery:
- Connect the camera to a computer or a USB power bank.
- The Charging Status Light remains ON while the battery is charging.
- The Charging Status Light turns OFF when the battery is fully charged.
* Charging time: 3-5 hours
Powering On/Off
To turn on: Press the Power/Mode Button.
To turn off: Press and hold the Power/Mode Button.
Switching Modes
To Change Mode: Press the Mode button to change modes.
To Exit Mode: Press the Mode button to exit the current mode.
Wi-Fi Activation/Deactivation
To activate Wi-Fi: Turn on the camera, then press the Down button to activate Wi-Fi. ?
To deactivate Wi-Fi: Press the Down button to turn off Wi-Fi. ?
EK7000 Camera Settings
Press the Shutter/Select Button to access the settings menu. Repeatedly press the Power/Mode button to cycle through options and press the Shutter/Select Button to select the desired option. Alternatively, use the Up/Playback or Down/Wifi buttons to navigate through the options.
Options
- Video Resolution: 1080p60fps / 1080p30fps / 4K30fps / 2.7K30fps / 720p120fps / 720p60fps (Default setting: 1080p60fps)
- Loop Video: Close / Open (Default setting: Close)
- Timestamp: Off / Date / Date & Time (Default setting: Date & Time)
- Exposure: -2.0 / -1.7 / -1.3 / -1.0 / -0.7 / -0.3 / 0.0 / +0.3 / +0.7 / +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0 (Default setting: 0.0)
- Photo Resolution: 20MP / 16MP / 14MP / 12MP / 8MP / 5MP / 4MP (Default setting: 20MP)
- Photo Burst: 3 Photos
- Self-Timer: 2s / 3s / 5s / 10s / 20s / 30s / 60s (Default setting: 3s)
- Time-lapse Photo: Close / Open (Default setting: Close)
- Power Frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz / Auto (Default setting: 60Hz)
- Microphone: Built-in / External (Default setting: Built-in). Choose between a built-in or external microphone. Note: The external microphone is not included. It must be purchased separately.
- Language: English / 简体中文 / 繁體中文 / Italiano / Español / Português / Deutsch / Dutch / Français / Čestina / Polski / Türk / Русский / Romaña / 日本語 / 한국어 / Thai (Default setting is English)
- Date & Time: DD / MM / YY
- Sound Indicators: Shutter On / Off, Startup 1 / 2 / 3 / None, Beep On / Off, Volume 0 / 1 / 2 / 3
- Flip: Close / Open (Default setting: Close)
- Screen Saver: Off / 1 min / 3 min / 5 min (Default setting: 1 min)
- Power Saving: Off / 1 min / 3 min / 5 min (Default setting: 3 min)
- Format: No / Yes
- Reset: No / Yes
- Version: You can check the model and update time of your EK7000.
Video Mode
To record a video, ensure the camera is in Video Mode. If the video icon does not appear on the camera's LCD screen, repeatedly press the Power/Mode Button until it appears.
To Start Recording:
Press the Shutter/Select Button. The camera will emit a beep, and the camera's status lights will begin to flash during recording. ▶️
To Stop Recording:
Press the Shutter/Select Button. The camera's status lights will stop flashing, and the camera will emit a beep to indicate that recording has been stopped. ▶️
This camera automatically stops recording when the battery is low. The video will be saved before the camera turns off.
Photo Mode
To take a photo, ensure the camera is in Photo Mode. If the photo icon does not appear on the camera's LCD screen, repeatedly press the Power/Mode Button until it appears.
To Take a Photo:
Press the Shutter/Select Button. The camera will emit a shutter sound. ?
Sequence Photo Mode
To take a series of photos in sequence, ensure the camera is in Sequence Photo Mode. If the Sequence icon does not appear on the camera's LCD screen, repeatedly press the Power/Mode Button until it appears. In Sequence Photo Mode, the camera takes 3 photos in 1.5 seconds.
To Take a Series of Sequence Photos:
Press the Shutter/Select Button. The camera will emit repeated shutter sounds. ?
Self-Timer Mode
To take a delayed series, ensure the continuous delay is set to ON and the camera is in Delay Mode. If the Delay icon does not appear on the camera's LCD screen, repeatedly press the Power/Mode Button until it appears. In Delay Mode, the camera takes a series of photos at intervals of 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds.
To Take a Series of Delayed Photos:
Press the Shutter/Select Button. The camera will start the countdown and emit a shutter sound each time a photo is taken. ?
Playback
Playback of Video and Photos
To access the Playback menu:
- Ensure the Camera is in Camera Modes.
- Press and hold the Up/Playback Button to enter the Playback menu.
- Press and hold the Up/Playback Button to enter the Playback menu.
- Press the Shutter/Select Button to select the desired option.
- Use the Up/Playback or Down/Wifi buttons to navigate through the options.
- Press the Shutter/Select Button.
- To return to the playback menu, press the Power/Mode Button.
- To exit, press and hold the Up/Playback Button for two seconds.
Connect AKASO GO App
First, download and install the AKASO GO app from the App Store or Google Play. The AKASO GO app allows you to control the camera remotely using a smartphone. Features include camera control, live preview, playback, download, and settings.
- Turn on the camera, then press the Down button to activate Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password will be displayed on the camera screen.
SSID: iCam-AKASO_****
PWD: 1234567890
(Waiting for Wi-Fi) - Turn on your phone's Wi-Fi, go to Wi-Fi settings, find the camera's Wi-Fi in the list, tap it, and then enter the password 1234567890 to connect.
(Screenshot description: Phone screen showing Wi-Fi settings with the camera's network selected and a password entry field.)
- Open the AKASO GO application, tap "Device" → "Add Device", and select "EK7000".
(Screenshot description: AKASO GO app interface showing device list and option to add a new device, with EK7000 highlighted.)
- Click "Operations confirmed" and then click "Live Preview". The camera will connect with the AKASO GO application.
(Screenshot description: AKASO GO app showing confirmation prompt and then the live preview of the camera feed.)
Remote Control
The remote control has a Photo button and a Video button. It is splash-proof, but not waterproof.
Video
To record video, ensure the camera is in Video Mode.
To Start Recording:
Press the grey video button. The camera will emit an acoustic signal, and the camera's light will flash during recording. ▶️
To Stop Recording:
Press the grey video button again. The camera will emit an acoustic signal, and the camera's light will stop flashing during recording. ▶️
Photo
To take a photo, ensure the camera is in Photo Mode.
Take a Photo:
Press the red photo button. The camera will emit a shutter sound. ?
Replacing the CR2032 Battery for Remote Control
- Use a 1.8 mm Phillips head screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the rear cover of the remote control, allowing you to open it.
- Remove another 4 screws on the PCB.
- Lift the PCB and remove the battery, as shown in the image. Note: DO NOT rotate the PCB to avoid inverting the camera and video button functions.
- Install the new battery, keeping the "+" pole facing upwards.
- Reinstall all 4 screws onto the PCB.
- Reinstall all 4 screws into the cover.
Mounting the Camera
Attach your camera to helmets, equipment, and gear using the provided mounts and accessories. The diagrams illustrate various mounting configurations:
- Configuration 1: Camera attached to a helmet using a curved mount and extension arm.
- Configuration 2: Camera attached to a helmet using a J-hook mount.
- Configuration 3: Camera attached to a helmet using a curved mount and a standard tripod adapter.
- Configuration 4: Camera attached to a bicycle handlebar using a handlebar mount and extension arm.
- Configuration 5: Camera attached to a bicycle handlebar using a handlebar mount and a standard tripod adapter.
Contact Us
Email: ✉️ cs@akasotech.com
Website: ? www.akasotech.com
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