Rollei Actioncam 550 Touch Sports and Action Camera User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Rollei
Table of Contents
Rollei Actioncam 550 Touch Sports and Action Camera
Key features
- Video Resolution: 4K@30FPS, 2.7K@30FPS, 1080P@60FPS, 720P@120FPS
- Image Resolution: 14MP 2’’ TFT touchscreen
- 3.8V/1100mAh removable Lithium-ion battery
- Support Wi-Fi connection
- Support 2.4G RF Remote Controller
- Support MicroSD Card up to 64 GB
Camera description
Using the camera
Indicators
Power on & Power off the camera
Turn on
Long press the Power button (A) for 3 seconds to power on, and indicator A
turns blue.
Turn off
Long press the Power button (A) for 3 seconds to power off, indicator A blinks
and then turns off.
Insert a Memory Card
Insert a MicroSD card into the SD card slot.
NOTE:
- We suggest using Class 10 (or higher) Micro SD cards for s smooth recording. The Lower Class of the Micro SD Cards may cause the video blur or frame drops.
- There is only one correct direction to insert the SD Card into the slot. Do not force the card into the card slot as it may damage both the SD Card and camera.
- A new Micro SD Card should be formatted before use.
Charge the battery
Before using the AC 550 Touch for the first time, please fully charge the
battery.
- Connect the AC 550 Touch with a USB charger or USB-device by Mini USB cable.
- Charging Indicator B turns red during charging.
- A completely empty battery takes approximately 2.5 hours to get fully charged. The red indicator turns off after the battery is fully charged.
- When the battery is going to run empty, the red indicator B blinks twice a second.
- Some functions, such as Wi-Fi, are unavailable if the battery is in a lower condition.
Insert the camera into the waterproof case
- Ensure the case is dry and clean.
- Insert the camera and make sure the lens fits neatly in the lens cavity.
- Close the locking clamps.
- The waterproof case can be mounted, using the accessories in the box.
Record a video
Press the Shutter button (B) when powered on, and LED B turns green and keeps
blinking twice a second; Press the Shutter button (B) again to stop, and the
LED B light turns off.
Shoot a single picture
Press the Shutter button (B) once to shoot a single picture, and LED B flashes
green.
Mode Shift
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Main mode shift (A)
When powered on, short press on button A to shift between Video Recording – Photo Shot – Playback- Setting, and pause to confirm on the current mode.
You can easily access this menu with touch operation by touching the left arrow.
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Main mode shift (B)
When powered on, long press on button B for 3 seconds to enter Setup menu: Video – Photo – Effect – General.
Setup your camera
Long press on Button B to enter Setup ”Video – Photo – Effect – General”, press Button A to navigate, and press Button B to confirm. Long press on Button B again to exit.
Video SETUP
Press Power Button (A) once to navigate, and press Shutter Button (B) to
Enter/Confirm the selection.
Video Resolution
To set the video resolution.
Image Stabilization
To activate/deactivate the digital image stabilization. Image stabilization
can’t be activated on 1280x 720p@120fps.
Loop Recording
This allows recording continuously using footage intervals of Unlimited/1/3/5
minutes. The camera will delete the oldest loop recording file and replace
with the latest recording when the MicroSD card is full.
Time Lapse Interval
This allows recording one frame at the set time interval of Off/0.5 Sec/1
Sec/3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/60 Sec. The final video file will be stored.
Time Lapse Duration
To determine the video Timelapse duration of “Unlimited/5 Min/ 10 Min/ 15 Min/
20 Min/ 30 Min/ 60 Min, only available when Time Lapse Photo Interval
activate.
Slow Motion Movie
This allows recording the action at a faster rate than usual or replaying at a
slower rate than usual. This feature is only available on 1280x 720p@120fps.
Fast Motion Movie
This allows recording the action at a slower rate than usual or replaying at a
faster rate than usual. This feature is not available when Time-lapse is
activated.
Wind Noise Reduction
To reduce the wind noise during video recording.
Scene Mode
To set different scene modes: Manual, Water, Riding, Winter, Diving, and
Night.
You can easily access this mode with touch operation by touching the right
arrow.
Date Stamp
To define if the Date/Time mark is displayed on top of the videos.
Photo Setting
Press Power Button (A) once to navigate, and press Shutter Button (B) to
Enter/Confirm the selection.
Resolution
To set the image resolution.
Time Lapse Interval
This allows you to shoot a continuous sequence of photos with the following
intervals Off/0.5 Sec/1 Sec/3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/60 Sec.
Time Lapse Duration
To determine the photo Time lapse duration of “Unlimited/5 Min/ 10 Min/ 15
Min/ 20 Min/ 30 Min/ 60 Min (only available when Time Lapse Photo Interval
activated).
Photo Burst
This allows you to take 3 shots/1s, 7 shots/2s, 15 shots/4s, 30 shots/8s.
Timer
When this mode is enabled, it lets you set intervals of 3 Sec, 5 Sec, 10 Sec
when a single photo is taken after clicking the Record button.
Date Stamp
To define if the Date/Time mark is displayed at the top of the photos.
Scene Mode
To set different scene modes: Manual, Outdoor, Indoor, Portrait, Landscape,
and Night.
You can easily access this mode with touch operation by touching the right
arrow.
Picture Quality
To set the picture quality.
Effect Setting
Press Power Button (A) once to navigate, and press Shutter Button (B) to
Enter/Confirm the selection.
AE Meter
To define which image areas are used to calculate the correct exposure.
FILTER
To filter natural light to change image effects.
White Balance
The factory default is Auto. If you switch Auto OFF, please adjust the white
balance when the lighting condition changes.
EV
This allows the user to set the light exposure value.
ISO
This is the measurement of the sensor’s sensitivity to light.
GENERAL SETTING
Control
This allows users to set the microphone volume, Speaker volume, and LCD
Brightness.
Sounds
Turns sound of Shutter, Boot-up, Beep OFF or ON.
LDC
To correct the distortion of the wide-angle lens.
FOV
To set the lens wide angle, Super Wide, Wide, Medium, or Narrow.
Power Frequency
Selecting the correct light frequency will avoid the possibility of strobing.
WIFI
Selecting to turn on or turn off the Wi-Fi function.
RF
Turn OFF or turn ON the remote control function.
Date & Time
This allows the user to adjust the date &time.
Screen Saver
This will determine if the LCD will turn off after 1 min, 3 min, 5 min. Press
any key to turn the screen on. Select OFF to keep the screen always ON.
Auto Power OFF
The camera turns OFF when not in use after a specified time.
Quick Record
The camera records automatically once powered on.
USB
MSDC
Use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer, the camera will turn
on automatically. Enter into storage mode and your camera is used as an
external storage device. Alternatively, you can remove the MicroSD card and
use a card reader (not included) to achieve the same result.
- Select the file(s) you want to transfer to your computer by highlighting them.
- Either drag the files to the desired place on your computer (this will make a copy of the file on your computer) OR right-click the file, select “Copy” and right-click in the desired place in your computer, and select “Paste”.
Note: You can also transfer entire folders of pictures/videos to your computer.
UVCMJPG
The Camera can be used as a PC camera (webcam).
Reset WiFi Setting
To reset the Wi-Fi to factory default.
LANGUAGE
To select the device languages.
Format Card
This is to format the MicroSD card. Choosing to format the card will
permanently erase all data on the card.
System
Factory Reset
To reset the camera to factory default settings.
System Info
To show the information of the system.
Card Info
To show the capacity and free space of the MicroSD card.
Note:
You can easily access some settings such as Beep, Mic, Speaker, RF and Wi-Fi
with touch operation by touching the upper arrow.
Playback Mode
Press the Power button (A) to navigate, long press the Shutter button (B) to enter the selection, short press the Shutter button (B) to play, short press the Shutter button (B) again to exit the play control panel.
You can operate it more easily by tapping the screen.
Remote Control
Paring procedure
Activate the “RF” in the camera setting menu or quick menu at the bottom of the display, and press and hold the “power” button of Remote Control for 3 seconds. The LED Indicator will light blue when the pairing is finished.
Using your remote
Power OFF button
Press the Power OFF button and hold on for 3 seconds to turn off the camera,
the LED indicator turns off accordingly.
Video Record
Press the video button once to start recording, the LED indicator flickers
twice also, press the Video button again to stop.
Taking a photo
Press the Photo button once to take a single picture, and the LED indicator of
the remote flickers twice.
Replace a new button battery
Like any battery, the one in the AC 550 Touch remote will eventually become empty. When it does, the red LED indicator flickers once per second. You need to replace with a new battery.
How to replace a button battery?
- Buy a button cell with model No. CR2032.
- Screw the round cap at the bottom of the remote, see the above pictures for reference.
- Remove the old battery.
- Insert the new battery into the slot with the flat surface up.
Wi-Fi Setup
The AC 550 Touch allows full camera control, live previewing, and playback of photos/videos on most Smartphones and Tablets.
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Download the App “AC 550 Touch” from “Google Play Store” or from the Apple “App Store”.
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Activate Wi-Fi in the GENERAL SETUP MENU.
Note: You can easily access the Wi-Fi setting with touch operation by swiping up. -
Go to the Wi-Fi settings on your Phone, and you will see “AC 550 Touch -XXXXXX” in the list of available Wireless networks. “XXXXX” is a placeholder for the individual number of the camera. Note: You can change the Wi-Fi name in the menu setting.
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Connect your Phone to the “AC 550 Touch -XXXXXX” via Wi-Fi. The default Wi-Fi Password for the AC 550 Touch is:
1234567890.
Note: You can change the Wi-Fi password in the menu setting. -
Open the app “AC 550 Touch!
Important: Before connecting the camera via Wi-Fi, you need to download the “AC 550 Touch” App on your smartphone or tablet.
Saving and Viewing Options
Connecting to TV
You can display the camera LCD screen on a TV screen.
Note: You will need an extra Micro HDMI to HDMI cable, which is not included in the standard package.
- Turn the camera on;
- Connect the Mini HDMI end to the port on the camera and the HDMI end to the HDMI port on the TV;
- Select the right source on the TV.
Cautions
- Do not drop the camera.
- Do not place heavy objects on the camera.
- Keep the camera away from water and liquids (unless equipped with a waterproof case). This may cause malfunction.
- Recharge the battery via the USB cable.
- The camera should not be in heat over 55℃.
- Do not use the camera when it is low power.
- Do not use the camera while it is in charge.
- Do not attempt to open the case of the camera or modify it in any way. If the camera has been detached, the warranty will be void.
Disposal
Dispose of packaging:
For disposal, separate packaging into different types. Cardboard and board
must be disposed of as paper and foil must be recycled.
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by
users in private households in the European Union
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this cannot be
disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment
and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or battery. For more
information about recycling of this equipment and/or battery, please contact
your city office, the shop where you purchased the equipment, or your
household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials will help to
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment.
Battery Warning
- Never dismantle, crush, or pierce the battery, or allow the battery to short-circuit. Do not expose the battery being placed in a high-temperature environment, if the battery leaks or bulges, stop continuing to use it.
- Always charge using the charger. Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
- Keep the battery out of reach of children.
- Batteries may explode if exposed to naked fire. Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
- Disposed of used batteries observing local regulations.
- Before disposing of the device, please remove the battery.
Conformity
The Manufacturer hereby declares that the CE marking was applied to the Rollei
Actioncam AC 550 Touch in accordance with the basic requirements and other
relevant provisions of the following CE Directives:
- 2011/65/EC RoHS Directive
- 2014/30/EU EMC Directive
- 2012/19/EC WEEE Directive
- 2014/53/EU RED-Directive
The EC Declaration of Conformity can be requested from the address specified on the Warranty card.
Rollei
Rollei GmbH & Co. KG
In de Tarpen 42 D-22848 Norderstedt Service Hotline +49 40 270750270
www.rollei.de/social.
www.rollei.com/social.
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