AKASO Brave 7 LE Action Camera

Contents

• What's in the Box ›
• Your Brave 7 LE ›
• Getting Started ›
• Overview of Modes ›
• Customizing Your Brave 7 LE ›
• Connecting to the AKASO GO App ›
• Playing Back Your Content ›
• Deleting Your Content ›
• Offloading Your Content ›
• Maintaining Your Camera ›
• Maximizing Battery Life ›
• Battery Storage and Handling ›
• Remote Control ›
• Mounting Your Camera ›
• Contact Us ›

What's in the Box

• AKASO Brave 7 LE Action Camera x 1
• Waterproof Case x 1
• Battery Charger x 1
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack (1350mAh) x 2
• USB Cable x 1
• Remote Control x 1
• Remote Control Strap x 1
• Bandage x 4
• Helmet Mount 1 x 1
• Helmet Mount 2 x 1
• Buckle Mount x 1
• J-Hook Mount x 1
• E Mount x 1
• C Mount x 1
• D Mount x 1
• F Mount x 1
• A Mount x 1
• H Mount x 1
• Spanner x 1
• Tether x 5
• Lens Cloth x 1
• Double-Sided Adhesive Tape x 2
• Quick Start Guide x 1

Your Brave 7 LE

Diagram showing the AKASO Brave 7 LE action camera with numbered parts:

• 1 Shutter/OK Button: Used to take photos or start/stop video recording.
• 2 Mode/Exit Button: Cycles through camera modes or exits menus.
• 3 Front Screen: Displays camera status and settings.
• 4 Speaker: Emits audio feedback.
• 5 Micro HDMI Port: For connecting to external displays.
• 6 USB/External Mic Port: For charging, data transfer, and connecting an external microphone.
• 7 Lens: Captures images and video.

Second diagram showing the AKASO Brave 7 LE action camera with additional numbered parts:

• 8 Touchscreen: The primary interface for navigating menus and settings.
• 9 Charging Indicator: Shows the charging status of the battery.
• 10 Working Indicator: Indicates camera activity, such as recording.
• 11 Power/Wifi Button: Turns the camera on/off and toggles Wi-Fi.
• 12 1/4-Inch Nut Hole: Standard mounting point for tripods and other accessories.
• 13 Battery Cover: Protects the battery compartment.
• 14 Memory Card Slot: For inserting the microSD card.

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

Preview Screen Interface

Diagram of the camera's preview screen showing various indicators:

• 1 Mode: Displays the current shooting mode (e.g., Video, Photo).
• 2 Recording Time/Photos Remaining: Shows available recording time or number of photos that can be taken.
• 3 Playback: Icon to access recorded files.
• 4 Current Shooting Mode: Indicates the active mode (e.g., Normal, 4K30).
• 5 Battery Status: Shows the remaining battery level.
• 6 Audio Recording: Indicates if audio is being recorded.
• 7 Zoom Level: Controls the digital zoom.
• 8 Settings: Icon to access the camera's settings menu.

On the preview screen, swipe your finger from the bottom to the top to access the shortcut menu for adjusting settings like resolution, quality, and image stabilization. Swipe across the screen to scroll through available options.

The screen also displays resolution options (e.g., 4K30, 2.7K60) and quality settings (High, Middle, Low).

Mode Switching and Shortcuts

Swipe down on the preview screen to access the shortcut menu, allowing you to quickly lock the screen or turn off the camera by tapping the respective icons (Lock icon, Power icon).

Tap the mode icon on the screen to access the mode menu. From here, select "Video" or "Photo" to enter the respective mode menus and choose your desired shooting mode.

Switch Between Front Screen and Touch Screen: Press and hold the Mode button to switch between the front screen display and the touchscreen interface. Note: This operation cannot be performed while the camera is recording video.

Getting Started

Welcome to your AKASO Brave 7 LE. To capture videos and photos, you need a memory card (sold separately).

Memory Cards

Please use brand-name memory cards that meet these requirements:

• U3 speed class
• Capacity up to 64GB

Note:

1. Format the memory card in the camera before first use. Reformat regularly to maintain good condition, but ensure you offload photos and videos first as reformatting erases all content.
2. FAT32 format memory cards stop recording when a file reaches 4GB and then start a new file.

Powering On and Off

To power on: When the camera is off, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. The camera will beep, and the status light will turn on. Information will appear on the display.

To power off: When the camera is on, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. The camera will beep, and the status light will go out.

Switching Shooting Modes

On the preview screen, tap the mode icon to enter the mode menu. Select "Video" or "Photo" to access their respective menus and choose your desired mode. Tap the "X" icon to exit the mode menu.

Turning On and Off Wi-Fi

On the preview screen, press the Power button or tap the Wi-Fi icon in the mode menu to turn on Wi-Fi. Press the Power button again to turn it off.

Overview of Modes

The AKASO Brave 7 LE features 6 primary modes:

• Video Mode: The default mode upon powering on. Press the shutter button to record video at the set resolution and frame rate. Press again to stop. The zoom icon allows for zoom adjustment.
• Photo Mode: Switch by pressing the Mode button or swiping the screen. Press the shutter button to take a photo. The zoom icon allows for zoom adjustment.
• Playback Mode: Access by tapping the Playback icon (bottom left) or by pressing the Mode button twice followed by the Shutter button. Select video or photo files to view.
• System Setup Mode: Access the main settings screen by pressing the Mode button or tapping the Settings icon (bottom right). Then tap the Setup icon to configure system settings.
• Video Setup Mode: Access by pressing the Mode button 3 times or tapping the Video Setup icon within the settings screen. Configure video-specific settings.
• Photo Setup Mode: Access by pressing the Mode button 4 times or tapping the Photo Setup icon within the settings screen. Configure photo-specific settings.

Customizing Your Brave 7 LE

Video Shortcut Menu

1. Normal Video: The default video mode.
2. Loop Record: Set video length for loop recording (1 Min/3 Min/5 Min, default 1 Min). Files are saved every set interval, overwriting older files when the memory is full.
3. Time Lapse: Set the interval for capturing frames (1 Sec/3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/1 Min, default 5 Sec). Creates videos from condensed frames. Note: Time lapse videos are captured without audio.
4. Time Lapse Duration: Set the total duration for Time Lapse videos (Unlimited/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min/20 Min/30 Min/60 Min, default Unlimited).
5. Slow Motion: Records videos at a specified resolution to create a slow-motion effect when played back.
6. Fast Motion: Set the speed for speeding up videos (2x/4x/6x/10x/15x, default 2x). Ideal for fast-moving scenes.

Photo Shortcut Menu

1. Single Photo: The default photo mode.
2. Burst Photo: Set the number of photos taken per second (3 shots/7 shots/15 shots/30 shots, default 2 shots). Ideal for capturing dynamic activities.
3. Time Lapse: Set the interval for capturing photos (3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/1 Min, default 3 Sec). Captures a sequence of photos at designated intervals.
4. Time Lapse Duration: Set the total duration for Time Lapse photos (Unlimited/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min/20 Min/30 Min/60 Min, default Unlimited).
5. Self-Timer: Set a delay before taking a photo (Delay 2s/Delay 5s/Delay 10s, default Delay 2s).
6. Long Exposure: Set the exposure time for photos (1 Sec/2 Sec/5 Sec/8 Sec/30 Sec/60 Sec, default 1 Sec). Ensure camera stability during exposure.

Video Setup

1. Video Resolution: Configure resolution settings before recording (4K30fps, 2.7K60fps, 2.7K30fps, 1080P120fps, 1080P60fps, 1080P30fps, 720P240fps, 720P120fps, 720P60fps). Maximum is 4K 30fps. Note: High-resolution or high-fps videos in warm environments may cause the camera to heat up and consume more power.
2. Voice Record: Enable or disable audio recording (Off/On, default On).
3. Image Stabilization: Smooths out lens shakes for clearer videos (Off/On, default Off). Ideal for activities like riding or skating. Note: Image stabilization is not available at 1080P120fps, 720P240fps, 720P120fps, or when Distortion Calibration or Auto Low Light is enabled.
4. Video Quality: Adjust the level of detail in captured videos (High/Middle/Low, default Middle).
5. Wind Noise Reduction: Minimizes ambient wind noise for clearer audio (Off/On, default Off).
6. Auto Low Light: Automatically adapts settings for low-light conditions (Off/On, default Off). Note: Auto Low Light is not available for 30fps frame rates or when Image Stabilization is enabled.
7. EV (Exposure Value): Adjust exposure level (-2.0/-1.0/0/+1.0/+2.0, default 0). Allows selection of an area to prioritize exposure.
8. Metering: Determines how the camera sets exposure (Center/Multi, default Multi).
9. Date Stamp: Add date and time watermark to videos (Off/Date/Date & Time, default Date & Time).

Photo Setup

1. Photo Resolution: Set photo resolution before capturing (20MP/16MP/14MP/10MP/8MP/5MP/2MP, default 20MP). The camera captures up to 20MP photos.
2. Image Quality: Adjust the level of detail in captured photos (High/Middle/Low, default High).
3. ISO: Determines sensitivity to light, affecting brightness and noise (Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200, default Auto). Higher ISO means brighter images but more noise.
4. EV (Exposure Value): Adjust exposure level (-2.0/-1.0/0/+1.0/+2.0, default 0). Allows selection of an area to prioritize exposure, useful for over or underexposed regions.
5. Metering: Determines how the camera sets exposure (Center/Multi, default Multi).
6. Date Stamp: Add date and time watermark to photos (Off/Date/Date & Time).

System Setup

1. Sounds: Control sound effects (Shutter, Boot-up, Beep) and adjust volume.
2. Angle: Adjust the field of view (Super Wide/Wide/Medium/Narrow, default Super Wide). Super Wide captures the most, Narrow captures the least.
3. Diving Mode: Compensates for blue/green color cast underwater (Off/On, default Off).
4. Effect: Apply various visual effects (Normal/BW/Natural/Negative/Warm/Brightness Contrast, default Normal).
5. Distortion Calibration: Corrects fisheye effect in wide-angle shots (Off/On, default Off). Note: Distortion Calibration will be disabled when Image Stabilization is turned on.
6. Driving Mode: Automatically powers on and records when connected to a car's cigarette lighter and the engine starts (Off/On, default Off). Stops recording when the engine turns off.
7. Upside Down: Invert the video or photo orientation (Off/On, default Off). Note: The user interface will also be upside-down when enabled.
8. Screen Saver: Set display dormancy to conserve battery (Off/1 Min/3 Min/5 Min, default 1 Min). Tap or press any button to wake the screen.
9. Auto Power Off: Set inactivity duration before the camera shuts down (Off/1 Min/3 Min/5 Min, default 3 Min).
10. Power Frequency: Select the line frequency for video recording (50Hz/60Hz, default 50Hz).
11. White Balance: Fine-tunes color temperature for accurate colors in various lighting conditions (Auto/Daylight/Shade/Tungsten Light/Fluorescent, default Auto).
12. Date & Time: Manually set the camera's date and time. Can be automatically updated via the AKASO GO app.
13. Language: Set the system language displayed on the camera (English/Deutsch/Français/Italiano/Español/Português/日本語, default English).
14. Format Card: Format the memory card (Yes/No, default No). Essential for maintaining card health.
15. System: Access Factory Reset, System Info (model/firmware), and Card Info (capacity/remaining space).
16. Factory Reset: Reset all settings to default values (Yes/No, default No).

Compatibility Note: Some functions cannot be used simultaneously. Refer to the following:

Connecting to the AKASO GO App

To connect your camera to the AKASO GO app, download it from the App Store or Google Play. Once connected, you can control capture, change settings, live preview, playback, download, edit, and share videos.

1. Turn on the camera. Tap the Wi-Fi icon on the mode menu or press the Power button to enable Wi-Fi. The camera will enter Wi-Fi mode and display its information.
2. On your smartphone, go to Wi-Fi settings, find the camera's Wi-Fi SSID, and connect using the password 1234567890.
3. Open the AKASO GO app, tap "Device" → "Add device", and select "Brave 7 LE" from the list.
4. Tick "The above operation has been confirmed" and click "Live Preview" to connect your camera.

Screenshots illustrate the app interface for selecting the camera, connecting via Wi-Fi, and the live preview screen.

Playing Back Your Content

You can play back your content on the camera, computer, TV, or smartphone. Transferring files to a computer first is recommended for freeing up memory and for playback on a computer.

Viewing Files on Your Brave 7 LE

1. Turn on the camera and tap the Playback icon (bottom left) to enter Playback Mode. Note: Loading content may take a minute if the memory card is full.
2. Swipe across the screen to scroll through video or photo files.
3. Tap the video or photo icon to access the file.
4. Select the desired file and tap it for full-screen playback.

Deleting Your Content

Deleting Files on Your Brave 7 LE

1. Enter Playback mode.
2. Swipe to scroll through files.
3. Tap the Delete icon, select the files to delete, and tap the delete icon again.
4. Confirm the deletion of selected files or all files.
5. Tap the Return icon or press the Mode button to exit Playback mode.

Deleting Files on the AKASO GO App

1. Open the AKASO GO app and connect to your camera.
2. Tap the Album icon (bottom left) to view all videos and photos.
3. Select the video or photo file you want to delete, tap the Delete icon (bottom left), and confirm the deletion.

Offloading Your Content

Offloading Your Content to a Computer

Transfer content via a USB cable (connect camera, select "USB Storage") or a card reader. After successful transmission, you can manage files using File Explorer.

Offloading Your Content to a Smartphone

1. Open the AKASO GO App and connect to your camera.
2. Tap the Album icon (bottom left) to view videos and photos.
3. Tap the Select icon (upper right) to choose files, then tap the Download icon (bottom right). Wait for the download to complete; files are saved to your phone's photo album.

Notes:

1. Do not alter Wi-Fi settings or disconnect from the app during download.
2. For iPhone users experiencing download issues, go to Settings → Privacy → Photos, find "AKASO GO", and select "All photos".

Maintaining Your Camera

Follow these guidelines for optimal performance:

1. For best audio, clear debris from microphone holes by shaking or blowing gently.
2. Clean the lens with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not insert foreign objects.
3. Avoid touching the lens with fingers.
4. Keep the camera away from drops, bumps, high temperatures, and strong sunshine to prevent damage.

Maximizing Battery Life

If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera saves the file and powers off. To maximize battery life:

• Turn off Wireless Connections (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
• Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions.
• Use the Screen Saver setting.

Battery Storage and Handling

1. For extended storage, maintain a battery charge of 50-60%. Charge every 3 months and discharge every 6 months.
2. Do not store the battery with metal objects (coins, keys, necklaces) to prevent short circuits and fire hazards.
3. Store the battery in dry areas, protected from physical damage.
4. Avoid using or storing the battery at high temperatures (direct sunlight, hot compartments) as this can cause heating, malfunction, or reduced service life.
5. Avoid using or storing the battery in low-temperature environments, as this can shorten battery life or cause malfunction.
6. Avoid environments with strong static or magnetic fields, which can compromise the battery's protective unit.
7. If the battery emits an odor, overheats, changes color, or shows other anomalies, discontinue use immediately and remove it from the camera or charger.
8. Safely insulate used electrodes to prevent potential hazards.

Remote Control

The camera automatically connects to the remote when turned on. Use the remote to take photos or record videos.

Diagram of the remote control showing a Photo Button and a Video Button.

Note: The remote is splashproof only.

Video: In Video mode, press the Video button to start recording. The working indicator will flash. Press again to stop.

Photo: In Photo mode, press the Photo button to capture a photo. A shutter sound will indicate completion.

Burst Photo: In Burst Photo mode, press the Photo button.

Time Lapse: In Time Lapse mode, press the Photo or Video button.

Replacing the CR2032 Battery of the Remote

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the back cover of the remote to open it.
2. Remove another 4 screws on the remote's circuit board.
3. Lift the circuit board and slide out the old battery. Note: Avoid rotating the circuit board to prevent reversing the remote control buttons.
4. Install the new battery, ensuring the "+" pole faces up.
5. Reinstall the 4 screws onto the circuit board.
6. Reinstall the 4 screws back into the cover.

Mounting Your Camera

Attach your camera to helmets, gear, and equipment using the provided mounts.

Diagrams illustrate the process of opening and closing the waterproof case, showing the sequence of steps and the final secure closure. A "Push" action is indicated to ensure a tight seal.

Note: Push and make sure that there is no gap between the waterproof strips of the waterproof case.

Multiple diagrams show various mounting configurations using the camera with different accessories like helmet mounts and extension arms.

Contact Us

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

Tel: (888) 466-9222 (US)

Email: cs@akasotech.com

Web: www.akasotech.com