USER MANUAL
AKASO Brave 6 Plus Action Camera
Version: V1.1
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
The following items are included in the box:
- Brave 6 Plus: The action camera itself.
- Waterproof Housing: For underwater use.
- Handle Bar/ Pole Mount: For attaching to handlebars or poles.
- Mount 1-8: Various mounting accessories.
- Charger: For charging the camera battery.
- Helmet Mounts: For attaching to helmets.
- Battery: The camera's power source.
- Protective Backdoor: For the waterproof housing.
- Clip: A general-purpose clip.
- Bandages: Adhesive straps.
- Tethers: Safety straps.
- Lens Cloth: For cleaning the lens.
- USB Cable: For charging and data transfer.
- Remote: A wireless remote control.
- Quick Start Guide: A brief setup guide.
YOUR BRAVE 6 PLUS
Diagram of the AKASO Brave 6 Plus action camera with labeled parts:
- 1 Shutter/Select Button: Used for taking photos and selecting options.
- 2 Power/Mode/Exit Button: Powers the camera on/off, cycles through modes, and exits menus.
- 3 Up/Wifi Button: Navigates up in menus and turns Wi-Fi on/off.
- 4 Down Button: Navigates down in menus.
- 5 Speaker: Outputs audio.
- 6 Lens: Captures images and video.
- 7 USB Type-C Port: For charging and data transfer.
- 8 Micro HDMI Port: For connecting to external displays.
- 9 Touch Screen: For viewing and controlling the camera.
- 10 Battery Door: Covers the battery compartment.
- 11 MicroSD Slot: For inserting a microSD card.
? Note: The camera does not record sound when it is inside the waterproof case.
GETTING STARTED
Welcome to your AKASO Brave 6 Plus. To capture videos and photos, you need a microSD card ? to start recording (sold separately).
MICROSD CARDS
Please use brand name microSD cards that meet these requirements:
- microSD, microSDHC or microSDXC
- UHS-III rating only
- Capacity up to 64GB (FAT32)
? Note:
- Please format the microSD card first in this camera before using. To keep your microSD card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting erases all your content, so please make sure to offload your photos and videos before reformatting.
- FAT32 format microSD card stops recording when the file size reaches to 4GB, and starts to record again on a new file.
POWERING ON AND OFF
To Power On: Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. The camera beeps while the camera status light is on. When information appears on the display, your camera is on.
To Power Off: Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds. The camera beeps while the camera status light is off.
SWITCHING MODE
To Switch Mode: Turn on the camera, swipe your finger across or up the screen to change modes.
TURNING ON AND OFF Wifi
Turn on the camera, press Up button ? to turn on Wifi, and press again Up button to turn off Wifi.
OVERVIEW OF MODES
There are 5 modes: Video, Photo, Video Settings, Photo Settings and Camera Settings.
Mode selection screen description: Icons representing Video, Photo, Video Settings, Photo Settings, and Camera Settings are displayed.
VIDEO MODE
Video Mode is the default mode when you turn on the camera. In Video Mode, press Shutter button ▶️ to start recording video. Press Shutter button again to stop recording video. Long press Up or Down button to adjust the zoom level.
Video recording interface example: Shows elapsed time (00:01:56/00:33:52), storage status (TF), resolution (4K30), and settings icon ⚙️.
PHOTO MODE
Swipe your finger across the screen to switch to Photo Mode after you turn on the camera. In Photo Mode, press Shutter button ? to take photos. Long press Up or Down button to adjust the zoom level.
Photo interface example: Shows file count (0011/3482), storage status (TF), resolution (20M), and settings icon ⚙️.
VIDEO SETTINGS
Turn on the camera, swipe your fingers up the screen, choose Video Settings to enter the Video Settings menu. You can change video settings in this mode.
Video Settings menu example: Shows options for Video Setting, Resolution, and Image Stabilization (with a toggle switch).
PHOTO SETTINGS
Turn on the camera, swipe your fingers up the screen, choose Photo Settings to enter the Photo Settings menu. You can change photo settings in this mode.
Photo Settings menu example: Shows options for Photo Setting, Resolution, and Shutter interval.
CAMERA SETTINGS
Turn on the camera, swipe your fingers up the screen, choose Camera Settings to enter the Camera Settings menu. You can change camera settings in this mode.
Camera Settings menu example: Shows options for Upside Down (with a toggle switch), Filter, and Scene Mode.
CUSTOMIZING YOUR BRAVE 6 PLUS
VIDEO SETTINGS
1. Video mode: Options include Normal Video, Driving Mode, Time Lapse Mode, Slow Motion Video, Still Photo, Loop Video. Default setting is Normal Video.
Driving Mode
If you turn on Driving Mode and connect the camera with a car cigarette lighter, the camera will turn on automatically when you start your car and will turn off if you stop your car. Loop Recording Interval: 1 Min/3 Min/5 Min/8 Min. Default setting is 3 Min.
Time Lapse Mode
In Time Lapse Video mode, press Shutter button ▶️, the camera records video from frames captured at specific intervals. ? Note: Time Lapse Video is captured without audio. Time Lapse Interval: 1 Sec/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/ 30 Sec/60 Sec. Default setting is 2 Sec.
Slow Motion Video
In Slow Motion Video mode, press Shutter button ▶️, the camera records slow motion video.
Still Photo
In Still Photo mode, the camera will automatically take still photos during video recording. Loop Recording: Off/1 Min/3 Min/5 Min/8 Min. Default setting is Off. Still Photo Time: 3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec. Default setting is 3 Sec.
Loop Video
Loop Recording Interval: 1 Min/3 Min/5 Min/8 Min. Default setting is 3 Min.
Loop recording allows your camera to overwrite old files with new files. Once the memory card becomes full, the camera will delete the first video file to make room for the latest file. For example, if the setting for loop recording is "1 Minute", then the camera will create video clips of 1 minute in length, and a 1-minute clip will be deleted when the camera needs more memory.
2. Resolution: 4K30FPS/2.7K30FPS/1440P60FPS/1440P30FPS/1080P90FPS/1080P60FPS/1080P30FPS/720P120FPS/720P60FPS. Default setting is 4K30FPS. ? Note: When capturing video at high resolutions or high frame rates in warm ambient temperatures, the camera may become warm and use more power.
3. Image Stabilization: On/Off. Default setting is Off. This setting adjusts the footage to offset for motion during capturing, resulting in smoother footage, especially in activities like cycling, motorcycling, and handheld uses.
4. Video Encode: H.264/H.265. Default setting is H.264. Video encode is a process of converting video input into a digital format compatible with Web players and mobile devices.
5. Angle: Wide/Medium/Narrow. Default setting is Wide. This refers to how much of the scene (in degrees) is captured by the lens.
6. Distortion Calibration: On/Off. Default setting is On.
7. Audio: On/Off. Default setting is On. Turn off Audio to prevent the camera from recording sound.
8. Exposure: Options include +2/+1.5/+1/+0.5/0/-0.5/-1/-1.5/-2. Default setting is 0. Allows selection of an area to prioritize for exposure determination.
9. White Balance: Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent. Default setting is Auto. Adjusts color temperature for lighting conditions.
10. Meter Mode: Center/Average. Default setting is Average. Determines how the camera measures exposure.
PHOTO SETTINGS
1. Photo Mode: Normal Photo/Self Timer/Time Lapse Photo/Burst Photo. Default setting is Normal Photo.
Self Timer Mode
Provides a delay between pressing the shutter release and the shutter's firing. Self Timer Interval: 3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec. Default setting is 3 Sec.
Time Lapse Photo Mode
Time Lapse Interval: 1 Sec/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/60 Sec. Default setting is 2 Sec.
Burst Photo Mode
Captures several photographs in quick succession, ideal for fast-moving activities. Burst Number: 3 Photos/5 Photos/10 Photos/15 Photos. Default setting is 3 Photos.
2. Resolution: 20MP/16MP/12MP/8MP. Default setting is 20MP.
3. Shutter Interval: Auto/1 Sec/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/ 20 Sec/30 Sec. Default setting is Auto. Allows photos to be taken with a delay.
4. Angle: Wide/Medium/Narrow. Default setting is Wide. Refers to the field of view captured by the lens.
5. Distortion Calibration: On/Off. Default setting is On.
6. Exposure: Options include +2/+1.5/+1/+0.5/0/-0.5/-1/-1.5/-2. Default setting is 0. Allows selection of an area to prioritize for exposure determination.
7. ISO: Auto/100/200/400/800/1600. Default setting is Auto. ISO determines light sensitivity and affects image noise.
8. White Balance: Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent. Default setting is Auto. Adjusts color temperature for lighting conditions.
9. Meter Mode: Center/Average. Default setting is Average. Determines how the camera measures exposure.
CAMERA SETTINGS
1. Upside Down: On/Off. Default Setting is Off.
2. Filter: Normal/Black and White/Brown/Colorful/Warm/Cold. Default setting is Normal.
3. Scene Mode: Auto/Personage/Scenery/Defog. Default setting is Auto.
4. Voice Control: On/Off. Default setting is Off. When turned on, the Voice Control icon ?️ will appear on the top of the screen.
Voice Commands
Action Command | Description |
---|---|
AKASO Video Start | Starts capturing video |
AKASO Stop Video | Stops capturing video |
AKASO Wifi On | Turn on Wifi ? |
AKASO Wifi Off | Turn off Wifi |
AKASO Take Photo | Captures a single photo ? |
AKASO Turn off | Powers off the camera |
PRO TIP:
- If you are recording video, you must stop recording before issuing a new command.
- If you say "AKASO Take Photo" when you are recording video, the camera takes a still photo.
- When controlling the action camera using voice commands:
- Please speak at a normal speed. No need to deliberately slow down.
- Please put stress at the end of the sentence.
5. Diving Mode: On/Off. Default setting is Off. Compensates for lack of red light in underwater scenes, optimized for tropical and blue water (10-80 feet).
6. Screen Saver: Off/10 Sec/20 Sec/30 Sec/60 Sec. Default setting is 60 Sec. Turns off the display after a period of inactivity to save battery life. To turn on the display again, press any button on the camera.
7. Auto Power Off: Off/1 Min/3 Min/5 Min. Default setting is 3 Min. Powers off your camera after a period of inactivity to save battery life.
8. Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz. Default setting is 50Hz.
9. Key Tone: On/Off. Default setting is On.
10. Date Stamp: On/Off. Default setting is On. Adds date stamp to videos and photos.
11. Date/Time: Set Date/Set Time.
12. Language: English/Deutsch/Français/Español/Italiano/日本語/简体中文/繁體中文. Default setting is English.
13. Wifi Information: You can check the Wifi name and password of this camera.
14. Factory Reset: No/Yes. Default setting is No. Resets all settings to their default values.
15. Format: No/Yes. Default setting is No. To keep your microSD card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting erases all your content, so be sure to offload your photos and videos first.
16. Information: You can check the model and version of your Brave 6 Plus.
PLAYING BACK YOUR CONTENT
You can playback your content on the camera, your computer, TV, smartphone, or tablet. You can also play back content by inserting the microSD card ? directly into a device, such as a computer or a compatible TV. With this method, playback resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability to play back that resolution.
Viewing Files on Your Brave 6 Plus
Turn on the camera, tap the Play button ▶️ on the left side of the screen to enter the Playback Mode. In Playback Mode, swipe your finger across the screen to scroll through video or photo files.
DELETING YOUR CONTENT
- Enter Playback mode. If your microSD card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to load.
- Swipe your finger across the screen or press Up/Down button to scroll through video or photo files.
- Tap the Delete icon ❌ on the screen.
- Are you sure delete files? ➡️ Select Confirm to delete the file.
- To exit Playback mode, tap Return button.
CONNECTING TO THE AKASO GO APP
Please download and install the AKASO GO App in App Store or Google Play first. The AKASO GO App lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. Features include camera control, live preview, playback, download, and settings.
- Turn on the camera, press Up button ? to turn on the Wifi.
- Connect to the Wifi "Brave 6 Plus" and enter the password 1234567890 on your smartphone.
- Open the AKASO GO App, choose Connect the camera ➡️ Wifi Connect.
OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT
Offloading Your Content to A Computer
To play back your videos and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files to a computer. Transferring also frees up space on your microSD card ? for new content. To offload files to a computer using a card reader (sold separately) and your computer's file explorer, connect the card reader to the computer, then insert the microSD card. You can then transfer files to your computer or delete selected files.
Offloading Your Content to Smartphone
- Open the AKASO GO App. Connect the camera with the App.
- Click Playback ▶️ to see all the videos and photos.
- Tap the photo or video you want to download.
- Click the Share icon at the right upper corner, and choose Download.
? Note:
- If you cannot offload videos or photos to iPhone or iPad, please enter Setting ➡️ Privacy ➡️ Photos, find "AKASO GO" and select "Read and Write".
- iPhone and iPad do not allow you to download 4K or 2.7K video via App, please offload 4K or 2.7K videos via card reader.
MAINTAINING YOUR CAMERA
Please follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera:
- For best audio performance ?, shake the camera or blow on the mic to remove debris from the microphone holes.
- To clean the lens, wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not insert foreign objects around the lens.
- Don't touch the lens with fingers.
- Keep the camera away from drops and bumps, which may cause damage to the parts inside.
- Keep the camera away from high temperature and strong sunshine to avoid being damaged.
MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE
If the battery ? reaches 0% while recording, the camera saves the file and powers off. To maximize battery life, follow these guidelines when possible:
- Turn off Wireless Connections ?
- Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions
- Use Screen Saver setting.
BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING
The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery ?. Avoid exposing your camera to very cold or hot temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera, as condensation may form on or within the camera.
- Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. Damage to the camera or battery caused by contact with liquid inside the camera is not covered under the warranty.
- Do not store your battery ? with metal objects, such as coins, keys or necklaces. If the battery terminals come in contact with metal objects, this may cause a fire.
- Do not make any unauthorized alterations to the camera. Doing so may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, performance, and may void the warranty.
⚠️ WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave, incinerate or paint the camera or battery. Do not insert foreign objects into the battery opening on the camera. Do not use the camera or the battery if it has been damaged (e.g., if cracked, punctured or harmed by water). Disassembling or puncturing the battery can cause an explosion or fire.
EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
Brave 6 Plus supports connecting an external microphone ? (sold separately) to achieve improvement over sound quality; please connect the external microphone via the USB-C port.
REMOTE
Description of the remote control: Features a red Photo Button and a grey Video Button. It is splashproof only, not waterproof.
VIDEO
To record Video, verify the camera is in Video mode. To start recording: Press the Grey Video Button. The camera will emit one beep and the camera light will flash while recording. To stop recording: Press the Grey Video Button again. The camera will emit one beep and the camera light will stop flashing while recording.
PHOTO
To capture a photo, verify the camera is in Photo mode. To take a photo: Press the Red Photo Button. The camera will emit a camera shutter sound.
CR2032 BATTERY REPLACEMENT FOR REMOTE
- Use a 1.8mm Phillips tip screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the back cover of the remote, allowing you to open it.
- Remove another 4 screws on the PCB board.
- Lift the PCB board and slide out the battery, as shown in the picture. ? Note: Do NOT rotate the PCB board to avoid reversing the camera and video button functions.
- Install the new battery ?, keeping the "+" pole facing up.
- Install all 4 screws back onto the PCB board.
- Install all 4 screws back into the cover.
MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA
Attach your camera to helmets, gear, and equipment.
Open
Diagram showing how to open the waterproof case.
Close
Diagram showing how to close the waterproof case, with a "Push" indicator. Note: Push and make sure that there is no gap between the waterproof strips of the waterproof case.
ACCESSORY COMBINATIONS
Diagrams illustrating various ways to combine the camera with different mounts and accessories for different use cases, such as helmet mounting or handlebar mounting.
CONTACT US
For any inquiries with AKASO products, please feel free to contact us; we will respond within 24 hours.
- E-mail: cs@akasotech.com
- Tel: (888) 466-9222 (US) Mon-Fri (except holiday) 9am-5pm (EST)
- Official website: www.akasotech.com
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