AKASO Brave 4 Pro Action Camera

What's in the Box

The package includes the following items:

• AKASO Brave 4 Pro x 1
• Waterproof Case x 1
• Charger x 1
• Battery x 1
• USB Cable x 1
• Remote Control x 1
• Remote Control Strap x 1
• Waterproof Case Back Door x 1
• Clamp 1 x 1
• Clamp 2 x 1
• Mounting Bracket 1 x 1
• Mounting Bracket 2 x 1
• Mounting Bracket 3 x 1
• Mounting Bracket 4 x 1
• Mounting Bracket 5 x 1
• Mounting Bracket 6 x 1
• Mounting Bracket 7 x 1
• Grip/Holder x 1
• Helmet Mount x 2
• Wrench x 1
• Straps x 4
• Bindings x 5
• Lens Cloth x 1
• Double-sided Adhesive Tape x 2
• Quick Start Guide x 1

Model: PG1550. CAUTION: Charge only with specified charger. Do not dispose of in fire. Do not store at temperatures over 60°C. Do not disassemble.

Your Brave 4 Pro

The AKASO Brave 4 Pro camera has the following components:

Front/Side View:

• 1 OK/Shutter/Power Button
• 2 Front Lens
• 3 Memory Card Slot
• 4 Micro-USB Port
• 5 Micro-HDMI Port
• 6 Lens

Top/Side View:

• 7 Touchscreen
• 8 Mode/Up Button
• 9 Speaker
• 10 Down Button
• 11 Battery Cover

Note: The camera does not record sound when in the waterproof case.

First Steps

Welcome to your AKASO Brave 4 Pro. To record videos and photos, you need a memory card (not included in the package).

Memory Card

Use branded memory cards that meet these requirements:

• U3
• Capacity up to 128GB (FAT32)

Note:

1. Please format the memory card before use. To keep your memory card in good condition, format it regularly. Formatting will erase all your data, so be sure to back up your photos and videos first.
2. The FAT32 format stops recording when individual files exceed 4GB and starts recording in a new file.

Quick Guide

• Power Button: Long press: On/Off. Short press: Confirm.
• Up Button: Long press: Switch between front/rear screen. Short press: Playback.
• Down Button: Long press: Turn on Wi-Fi. Short press: Settings.

Powering On/Off

To Turn On: Press and hold the Power button for three seconds. The status indicator will light up, and the camera will beep. The camera is on when information appears on the display or the camera status screen.

To Turn Off: Press and hold the Power button for three seconds. The camera will beep, and the status indicator will turn off.

Changing Modes

Switching Modes: Turn on the camera and swipe up to switch between modes, or tap "Video" on the screen to select a mode.

Exiting a Mode: Press the Mode button or tap the "X" to exit the current mode.

Wi-Fi On/Off

Turning Wi-Fi On: Turn on the camera and long-press the Down button to turn on Wi-Fi. You can also swipe up to the mode menu to turn on Wi-Fi.

Turning Wi-Fi Off: Press the OK button to turn off Wi-Fi.

Mode Overview

There are 6 modes: Video, Photo, Burst Photo, Time-lapse Video, Self-timer Photo, and Wi-Fi.

When the camera is on, tap the current mode at the bottom of the camera screen or swipe up to access the mode menu.

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. Press the Mode button to take a photo during video recording. Click the [zoom icon] to adjust the zoom level.

[Screenshot showing video recording interface with timer, resolution (e.g., Video 4K30FPS), and zoom icon.]

Photo Mode

Swipe right to switch to Photo mode after turning on the camera. In Photo mode, press the shutter button to take a photo. Click the [zoom icon] to adjust the zoom level.

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Burst Photo Mode

Swipe up to "Select Mode" or tap "Video" to enter Burst Photo mode. In Burst Photo mode, press the shutter button, and the camera will take 3 photos per second.

Time-lapse Video Mode

Swipe up to "Select Mode" or tap "Video" to access Time-lapse Video mode. In Time-lapse Video mode, press the shutter button to record a series of videos at intervals of 2s/3s/5s/10s/20s/30s/60s.

Self-timer Photo Mode

Swipe up to "Select Mode" or tap "Video", to access Self-timer Photo mode. In Self-timer Photo mode, press the shutter button to take photos with self-timers at intervals of 3s/5s/10s/20s/30s/60s.

[Screenshot showing time-lapse or self-timer mode interface with timer settings.]

Wi-Fi Mode

With the camera turned on, press and hold the Down button or access the mode menu to turn on Wi-Fi.

Video & Photo Settings

1. Video Resolution

Options: 4K30FPS, 2.7K30FPS, 1080P120FPS, 1080P60FPS, 1080P30FPS, 720P240FPS, 720P120FPS, 720P60FPS, 720P30FPS.

Default setting is 4K 30fps.

Note: When recording videos with high resolutions or high frame rates in warm ambient temperatures, the camera may reach a high temperature and consume more power.

2. Video Mode

Options: Video, SlowMotion, Loop Record.

Default setting is Video.

With this setting, you can select Video, Slow-motion, and Loop recording modes.

3. Image Stabilization

Options: Off/On. Default setting is Off.

This setting adjusts the footage to compensate for movements during recording, resulting in smoother footage, especially during activities with small but fast movements, such as cycling, motorcycling, and handheld applications.

4. Angle

Options: Super Wide/Wide/Medium/Narrow. Default setting is Super Wide.

The angle determines how much of the scene can be captured by the camera lens. The wide angle captures the most of the scene, while the narrow angle captures the least.

5. Dive Mode

Options: Off/On. Default setting is Off.

Dive Mode can compensate for red light loss in underwater environments. Dive Mode is designed for use in tropical and blue water and is optimized for use between 3 and 25 meters.

6. Video Length

Options: 2 Min/3 Min/5 Min. Default setting is 2 Min.

With Loop recording, you can record continuously, saving only the moments you want to keep. For example, if you select a 5-minute interval, only the last 5 minutes will be saved when you press the shutter to stop recording. If you record for 5 minutes and do not press the shutter to stop and save, the camera will record a new 5-minute interval, overwriting the previous 5 minutes of footage. If the memory card is full, new files will be written over the old files when Loop recording is enabled.

Time-lapse Photo takes a series of photos at specific intervals. Use this mode to capture photos of any activity and then select the best photos later.

7. Exposure

Options: -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, with Exposure, you can select an area that the camera should prioritize when determining exposure. This setting is particularly useful for shots where an important area might otherwise be over- or underexposed. Changing this setting will immediately show you the effect on your image on the display.

When you change modes, the camera will again use the entire scene to determine the correct exposure.

8. WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)

Options: Off/On. Default setting is Off.

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) captures more detail in the dark and bright areas of an image. The result is a photo that is correctly exposed for both extremes. This setting is particularly useful for scenes with a bright background or large bright areas and a dark foreground. WDR is only available in Video mode.

9. Metering

Options: Average/Center/Spot. Default setting is Average.

Determine the method by which your camera measures the scene's light.

10. Sharpness

Options: High/Medium/Low. Default setting is High.

Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video recordings or photos. Changing this setting will immediately display the effect on your image on the screen.

11. Video Quality

Options: High/Medium/Low. Default setting is Medium.

12. ISO

Options: Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400. Default setting is Auto.

ISO determines the camera's light sensitivity, balancing brightness and image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image. In low light conditions, higher ISO values result in brighter images but with more image noise. Lower values result in less image noise but darker images. Changing this setting will immediately display the effect on your image on the display.

13. Timestamp

Options: Off/On. Default setting is On.

Turn on the timestamp, and this camera will add a date and time stamp to your videos and photos.

14. Motion Detection

Options: Off/On. Default setting is Off.

Motion detection recognizes a change in an object's position relative to its surroundings or a change in the surroundings relative to an object. Turn on motion detection and the camera, and the camera will automatically record a video when it detects a change in an object's position relative to its surroundings.

15. Photo Resolution

Options: 20MP, 16MP, 13MP, 8MP. Default setting is 20M.

16. Image Stabilizer

Options: Off/On. Default setting is Off.

This setting adjusts the footage to compensate for movements during recording, resulting in smoother footage, especially during activities with small but fast movements, such as cycling, motorcycling, and handheld applications.

17. Burst Photos

Options: 3P/s, 5P/s, 10P/s. Default setting is 3P/s.

Burst photos capture up to 10 photos in 1 second, making it perfect for capturing fast-moving activities.

18. Time-lapse Interval

Options: 0.5s/1s/2s/5s/10s/30s/60s. Default setting is 0.5s.

Time-lapse Video creates videos from frames captured at specific intervals. With this option, you can capture a time-lapse event and view or share it as a video immediately.

Note: Time-lapse video is recorded without audio.

19. Continuous Time-lapse

Options: 3s/10s/20s/30s/60s. Default setting is 3s.

Turn off the self-timer, go back, and you will see the time-lapse icon. Click it and enter the setting to find the photo interval. This camera records a continuous time-lapse for a maximum of 60 seconds.

20. Self-timer

Options: Off/On. Default setting is On.

An automatic recording mode that counts down and then takes a photo.

Camera Settings

1. Special Effect

Options: Normal/Black and White/Negative/Retro/Red/Green/Blue. Default setting is Normal.

2. Frequency

Options: Auto/50 Hz/60 Hz. Default setting is Auto.

3. Language

Options: English/Français/Deutsch/Español/Italiano/日本語/한국어/简体中文. Default setting is English.

4. Date & Time

Format: YY/MM/DD. The date and time will be updated automatically when you connect your camera to the AKASO GO App. You can also change these settings manually if needed.

Note: When the battery is removed from the camera, the date and time will be reset automatically.

5. Sounds

Shutter: Off/On. Buttons: Off/On. Volume: 0/30/70/100. Power-on: Off/On. Default setting is On.

You can turn the shutter, startup, and signal tones on or off. With this option, you can adjust the volume of the Brave 4 Pro's alarm signals.

6. Dive Mode

Options: Off/On. Default setting is Off.

7. Image Rotation

Options: Off/On. Default setting is Off.

This setting determines the orientation of your videos or photos, so you can avoid upside-down footage.

Note: The user interface will appear upside down if the "Image Rotation" option is enabled.

8. Microphone

Options: Built-in / External. Default setting is Built-in.

9. Screensaver

Options: Unlimited/30 seconds/1 Min/2 Min. Default setting is 1 Min.

The screen will turn off after a period of inactivity to conserve battery. To turn the screen back on, press any button on the camera.

10. Auto Power Off

Options: Unlimited/3 Mins/5 Mins/10 Mins. Default setting is 3 Mins.

Turns off your Brave 4 Pro after a period of inactivity to conserve battery.

11. Format

To keep your memory card in good condition, you should format it regularly. Formatting will erase all content, so be sure to back up your photos and videos first.

To format the card:

1. Press and hold the Power button to turn on the Brave 4 Pro.
2. Press the Down button or tap the settings icon on the screen to enter camera settings.
3. Find the "Format" option in the settings and tap it.
4. The screen will display "Storage: xxG / xxG" and "Format / Cancel".
5. Press the OK button or tap "Format". "Formatting..." and "Formatting successful" will appear on the screen. Your memory card has now been successfully formatted.

12. Reset

Options: Confirm/Cancel.

This option resets all settings to their default values.

13. Device Info

Model: Brave 4 Pro. Version: FX9307I-V1.0 4-20-2021.

You can check the model, version, and update time of your Brave 4 Pro.

Connecting with the AKASO GO App

First, please download the AKASO GO App from the Apple App Store or Google Play onto your mobile device. With the AKASO GO App, you can remotely control your camera via a smartphone or tablet. Features include full camera control, live preview, playback, download, content sharing, and camera settings.

1. Turn on the camera and then long-press the Down button to turn on Wi-Fi. You can also swipe up to the mode menu to turn on Wi-Fi.
2. Turn on your phone's Wi-Fi, enter the Wi-Fi settings, find the camera's Wi-Fi in the list, click on it, and then enter the default password: 1234567890 to connect.
3. Open the AKASO GO App, tap "Device" → "Add Device", and select "Brave 4 Pro".
4. Activate "The above operation has been confirmed" and tap "Live Preview"; your camera will connect to the AKASO GO App.

Playing Back Your Content

You can play back your content on the camera's display, your computer, TV, smartphone, or tablet.

You can also play back content by inserting the memory card directly into a device, such as a computer or a compatible TV. With this method, the playback resolution depends on the device's resolution and its ability to reproduce that resolution.

Viewing Videos and Photos on Your Brave 4 Pro

1. Turn on the camera.
2. Tap the [video playback icon] in the bottom left corner of the screen to enter playback mode.
3. Tap the [file icon].
4. Tap the forward or backward [arrow] to play video or photo files.
5. Tap the video playback [play icon] to play the video in full view.
6. To exit video or photo files, tap the [back icon].

Note: If your memory card contains a lot of content, the loading process may take up to one minute.

Deleting Videos and Photos on Your Brave 4 Pro

1. Enter playback mode.
2. Tap the [video playback icon] or the [file icon].
3. Tap the forward or backward [arrow] to find the video or photo file you want to delete.
4. Tap the [delete icon]. The screen will show "Delete this file? Yes/No".
5. Tap "Yes", and the selected file will be deleted.

Transferring Your Data

Transferring Your Data to a Computer

To play your videos and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files to a computer. Transferring also frees up memory card space for new data. To transfer files to a computer using a card reader (sold separately) and your computer's File Explorer, connect the card reader to the computer and then insert the memory card. You can then transfer files to your computer or delete selected files on the card. Note that you must use a card reader to transfer photos or audio files.

Transferring Your Data to a Smartphone or Tablet

1. Open the AKASO GO App. Connect the camera to the app.
2. Tap the playback icon in the bottom left corner to view all videos and photos.
3. Tap the [download icon] and select the photo or video you wish to download, then tap the download icon in the bottom right corner.

Note:

1. If you cannot transfer videos or photos to your iPhone, please go to Settings → Privacy → Photos, find "AKASO GO", and select "All Photos".
2. On an iPhone, you cannot download 4K or 2.7K videos via the app. Please download 4K or 2.7K videos using a card reader.

Caring for Your Camera

Follow these instructions to achieve the best performance from your camera:

1. For the best audio performance, shake the camera or blow into the microphone to remove debris from the microphone openings.
2. To clean the lens, wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not insert foreign objects around the lens.
3. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.
4. Keep the camera away from drops and shocks, as these can damage internal parts.
5. Keep the camera away from high temperatures and direct sunlight to prevent damage.

Maximizing Battery Life

When the battery reaches 0% during recording, the camera saves the file and shuts down. To maximize battery life, follow these instructions whenever possible:

• Turn off wireless connections.
• Record video at lower frame rates and resolutions.
• Use the screensaver setting.

Setting the Zoom Level

With the zoom function, you can determine how close or far the subject appears in your photo. The default setting is no zoom. The zoom function is available in Video, Burst Photo, and Time-lapse Photo modes. The Brave 4 Pro can zoom up to 5x.

1. Turn on the Brave 4 Pro.
2. Enter Video or Burst Photo mode, or Time-lapse Photo mode.
3. Click the [zoom icon] to adjust the zoom level.

Reformatting the Memory Card

To keep your memory card in good condition, you should format it regularly. Formatting will erase all content, so be sure to back up your photos and videos first.

1. Press and hold the Power button to turn on the Brave 4 Pro.
2. Press the Down button or tap the settings icon on the screen to enter camera settings.
3. Find the "Format" option in the settings and tap it.
4. The screen will display "Storage: xxG / xxG" and "Format / Cancel".
5. Press the OK button or tap "Format". "Formatting..." and "Formatting successful" will appear on the screen. Your memory card has now been successfully formatted.

Battery Storage and Operation

The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. Low or high temperatures can shorten the battery's lifespan or cause the camera to temporarily malfunction. Avoid drastic temperature or humidity fluctuations when using the camera, as this can cause condensation to form on or inside the camera.

• Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or a hairdryer. Damage to the camera or battery caused by liquid inside the housing is not covered by warranty.
• Do not store the battery together with metal objects such as coins, keys, or necklaces. If the battery terminals come into contact with metal objects, a fire may be caused.
• Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the camera, as this may affect safety, regulatory compliance, or performance, and may void the warranty.

WARNING: Do not drop, open, disassemble, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, heat in a microwave, burn, or paint the camera or battery. Do not insert foreign objects into the camera's battery compartment. Do not use the camera or battery if they are damaged, for example, by cracks, holes, or water exposure. If the battery is disassembled or punctured, it may cause an explosion or fire.

Remote Control

[Image description: A small rectangular remote control with two buttons. The top button is red and labeled "Foto-Taste" (Photo Button). The bottom button is grey and labeled "Video-Taste" (Video Button). Below the remote, text reads "Splash-proof only, not waterproof".]

Video

To record a video, switch the camera to Video mode.

To Start Recording: Press the grey Video button. The camera will beep, and the camera light will blink during recording.

To End Recording: Press the grey Video button again. The camera will beep, and the camera light will stop blinking, indicating the recording has ended.

Photo

To take a photo, switch the camera to Photo mode.

To Take a Photo: Press the red Photo button. The camera will emit a shutter sound.

CR2032 Replacement Battery for Brave 4 Pro Remote Control

1. Use a 1.8mm Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the back cover of the remote control to open it.
2. Remove the other four screws on the circuit board.
3. Lift the circuit board and slide out the battery, as shown in the illustration.
   [Image description: Circuit board with battery compartment highlighted. Arrows indicate lifting the board and sliding the battery out.]
   Note: Do NOT rotate the circuit board to avoid swapping the camera and video button functions.
4. Insert the new battery with the "+" pole facing up.
   [Image description: Circuit board with new battery inserted, showing the "+" pole facing upwards.]
5. Reattach all 4 screws to the circuit board.
6. Reattach all 4 screws to the cover.

Attaching Your Camera

You can attach your camera to helmets, handlebars, and equipment as follows:

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Contact Us

For questions about our AKASO products, please feel free to contact us. We will respond within 24 hours.

Email: cs@akasotech.com

Official Website: www.akasotech.com