AKASO BRAVE7LE Wi-Fi Action Camera User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: AKASO

AKASO BRAVE7LE Wi-Fi Action Camera

What’s in the Box

Your Brave 7 LE

Shutter /OK Button
Mode/ Exit Button
Front Screen
Speaker
Micro HDMI Port
USB/ External Mic Port
Lens
Touchscreen
Charging Indicator
Working Indicator
Power/ Wifi Button
1/4-Inch Nut Hole
Battery Cover
Memory Card Slot

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

Mode
Recording Time/Photos Remaining
Playback
Current Shooting Mode
Battery Status
Audio Recording
Zoom Level
Settings

On the preview screen, swipe your finger from the bottom to the top of the screen to easily access the shortcut menu to adjust settings including resolution, quality, and image stabilization. Additionally, swipe your finger across the screen to scroll through the available options.

On the preview screen, swipe down to access the shortcut menu. From there, you can quickly lock the screen and turn off the camera. By tapping the Lock icon, you can lock the screen in seconds. To unlock the screen, simply swipe right. Additionally, you can quickly turn off the camera by tapping the Power icon.

On the preview screen, tap the mode icon on the screen to access the mode menu screen. On this screen, tap the “Video” or “Photo” option to access the video or photo mode menu. You will be able to select the desired video or photo mode from the available options.

Switch Between Front Screen and Touch Screen
On the preview screen, press and hold the Mode button to switch between the front screen and the touchscreen.
Note : You can’t perform this operation while the camera is recording video; the above instructions are specific to the touchscreen and will not apply to the front screen.

Getting Started

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

Memory Cards
Please use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:

U3
Capacity up to 64GB

Note:

Please format the memory card first in this camera before using. To keep your memory 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 memory 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:
When the camera is turned off, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to turn it on. The camera beeps with the status light turning on. When information appears on the display, your camera is on.

To power off:
When the camera is turned on, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to turn it off. The camera beeps with the status light going out.

Switching shooting modes
On the preview screen, tap the mode icon at the bottom of the screen to enter the mode menu. From there, you can tap the “Video” or “Photo” option to access the video or photo mode menu. You will be able to select the desired video or photo mode from the available options. To exit the mode menu, tap the “X” icon in the upper right corner.

Turning on and off Wifi
On the preview screen, press the Power button or tap the Wifi icon on the mode menu to turn on Wifi. To turn off Wifi, simply press the Power button again.

Overview of Modes

There are 6 modes of this camera: Video, Photo, Playback, System Setup, Video Setup, and Photo Setup.

Video Mode
The camera is in Video mode by default when it’s turned on.
In Video mode, press the shutter button to record video at the set resolution and frame rate. To stop recording video, simply press the Shutter button again. You can also tap the Zoom icon on the screen to adjust the zoom level.

Photo Mode
On the preview screen, press the Mode button or swipe your finger across the screen to switch to Photo Mode. In this mode, press the Shutter button to take a photo at the set photo resolution. You can also tap the Zoom icon on the screen to adjust the zoom level.

Playback Mode
On the preview screen, tap the Playback icon in the bottom left corner to enter Playback Mode. Alternatively, press the Mode button twice followed by the Shutter button to enter this mode. In this mode, select the video or photo file you would like to watch for playback.

System Setup Mode
To enter System Setup Mode, first enter the camera’s settings screen by pressing the Mode button or tapping the Settings icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. Second, tap the Setup icon on the settings screen. In this mode, you’re free to configure the system settings.

Video Setup Mode
On the preview screen, press the Mode button 3 times or tap the Video Setup icon on the settings screen to enter the Video Setup Mode. In this mode, you’re free to configure the video settings.

Photo Setup Mode
On the preview screen, press the Mode button 4 times or tap the Photo Setup icon on the settings screen to enter Photo Setup Mode. In this mode, you’re free to configure the photo settings.

Customizing Your Brave 7 LE

Video Shortcut Menu

Normal Video
Normal Video is the default video mode.
Loop Record
1 Min/3 Min/5 Min (Default setting: 1 Min)
This option allows you to set the video length before recording loop videos. For instance, if you set “Loop Record” to “3 Min”, the camera will save video files every 3 minutes. When the memory is full, new video files will overwrite the old ones to ensure continuous recording.
Time Lapse
1 Sec/3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/1 Min (Default setting: 5 Sec)
This option lets you set the interval at which the camera captures a frame of video in
Time Lapse Video. The camera will create video from frames captured at the specific interval and condense long events into shorter videos.
Note : Time lapse videos are captured without audio.
Time Lapse Duration
Unlimited/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min/20 Min/30 Min/60 Min (Default setting: Unlimited)
This option lets you set the duration of the video captured in Time Lapse Video mode.
Slow Motion
In Slow Motion Mode, the camera will record videos at the specified resolution, creating a slow-motion effect when the footage is played back.
Fast Motion
2x/4x/6x/10x/15x (Default setting: 2x)
This setting allows you to select the speed at which the video is sped up in Fast Motion Mode. The camera will capture steady and smooth fast-motion videos that appear to be moving faster than in real-time, making it ideal for use in fast-moving scenes.

Single Photo
Single Photo is the default photo mode.
Burst Photo
3 shots/7 shots/15 shots/30 shots (Default setting: 2 shots)
This option lets you set the number of photos to be taken per second in Burst Photomode. The camera will continuously capture photos at the set shot, making Burst Photo mode ideal for capturing dynamic and fast-paced activities.
Time Lapse
3 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec/30 Sec/1 Min (Default setting: 3 Sec)
This option lets you set the time interval at which the camera captures photos in
Time Lapse Photo mode. The camera will take a sequence of photos at designated intervals.
Time Lapse Duration
Unlimited/5 Min/10 Min/15 Min/20 Min/30 Min/60 Min (Default setting: Unlimited)
This option lets you set the duration of photos captured in Time Lapse Photo mode.
Self-Timer
Delay 2s/Delay 5s/Delay 10s (Default setting: Delay 2s)
Self-Timer Mode gives a delay between pressing the shutter release and the shutter’s firing. This option lets you set the countdown before the camera takes a photo in Self-timer mode.
Long Exposure
1 Sec/2 Sec/5 Sec/8 Sec/30 Sec/60 Sec (Default setting: 1 Sec)
This option lets you set the exposure time in Long Exposure Mode. The camera will take photos until the set time comes to the end.
Note : Ensure camera stability throughout the entire exposure duration.

Video Setup

Video Resolution
4K30fps/2.7K60fps/2.7K30fps/1080P120fps/1080P60fps/1080P30fps /720P240fps/720P120fps/720P60fps
Configure the resolution settings before recording videos. The camera records up to 4K 30fps videos.
Note : Capturing high-resolution or high-fps videos in warm environments can cause the camera to heat up and consume more power.
Voice Record
Off/On (Default setting: On)
When Voice Record is disabled, the camera will record video without audio. You can choose to turn it on or off.
Image Stabilization
Off/On (Default setting: Off)
Image Stabilization can efficiently smooth out the lens shakes, resulting in smooth and clear videos. This feature is ideal for use in capturing scenes involving activities like riding, skating, and handheld use.
Note : Image stabilization is not available when the video resolution is set to 1080P120fps, 720P240fps, and 720P120fps; it will also be disabled when Distortion Calibration or when Auto Low Light is enabled.
Video Quality
High/Middle/Low (Default setting: Middle)
Adjust the level of details in your captured videos.5.Wind Noise ReductionOff/On (Default setting: Off)
Wind Noise Reduction effectively minimize the ambient wind noise during video recordings for clearer audio capture.
Wind Noise Reduction
Off/On (Default setting: Off)
Wind Noise Reduction effectively minimize the ambient wind noise during video recordings for clearer audio capture.
Auto Low Light
Off / On (Default setting: Off)
This option automatically adapts camera settings based on lighting conditions to deliver optimal performance in low-light situations. It eliminates the need for manual adjustments, even when transitioning between bright and dark environments.
Note : Auto Low Light is not available for 30fps frame rates; It will also be disabled when Image Stabilization is enabled.
EV
-2.0/-1.0/0/+1.0/+2.0 (Default setting: 0)
By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate exposure level. However, exposure lets you select an area that you want the camera to prioritize when determining exposure. This setting is particularly useful in shots where an important region might otherwise be over or underexposed.
Metering
Center/Multi (Default setting: Multi)
The metering mode refers to the way in which the camera determines exposure.
Date Stamp
Off/Date/Date & Time (Default setting: Date & Time)
A watermark will be added to the video based on your preferred settings. For example, if you choose the Date & Time option, the current date and time will be stamped on your video. You can choose to disable this setting by selecting the “Off” option.

Photo Setup

Photo Resolution
20MP/16MP/14MP/10MP/8MP/5MP/2MP (Default setting: 20MP)
Set the photo resolution before capturing photos. This camera is capable of capturing up to 20MP photos.
Image Quality
High/Middle/Low (Default setting: High)
Adjust the level of details in your captured photos.
ISO
Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (Default setting: Auto)
ISO determines the camera’s sensitivity to light, and creates a trade-oﬀ between brightness and resulting image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image. In low light, higher ISO values result in brighter images, but with greater image noise. Lower values result in lower image noise, but darker images.
EV
-2.0/-1.0/0/+1.0/+2.0 (Default setting: 0)
By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate exposure level. However, exposure lets you select an area that you want the camera to prioritize when determining exposure. This setting is particularly useful in shots where an important region might otherwise be over-or underexposed.
Metering
Center/Multi (Default setting: Multi)
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera determines exposure.
Date Stamp
Oﬀ/Date/Date & Time
A watermark will be added to the photo based on your preferred settings. For example, if you choose the Date & Time option, the current date and time will be stamped on your photo.

System Setup

Sounds
Shutter/Boot-up/Beep/Volume You can turn these sound eﬀects on or oﬀ and adjust the volume of the camera in this setting.
Angle
Super Wide/Wide/Medium/Narrow (Default setting: Super Wide)
The angle refers to how much of the scene (measured in degrees) can be captured through the camera lens. Super Wide angle captures the largest amount of the scene, while Narrow angle captures the least.
Diving Mode
Oﬀ/On (Default setting: Oﬀ)
Diving Mode compensates for the blue or green color cast caused by water, ensuring more accurate and natural colors in your underwater footage, making it ideal for underwater capture.
Eﬀect
Normal/BW/Natural/Negative/Warm/Brightness Contrast (Default setting: Normal) This setting oﬀers multiple options for you to choose from. With diﬀerent eﬀects, you can capture the most gorgeous footage.
Distortion Calibration
Oﬀ/On (Default setting: Oﬀ)
This setting corrects the ﬁsheye eﬀect that can occur in wide-angle shots, resulting in distortion-free images.
Note : Distortion Calibration will be disabled when Image Stabilization is turned on.
Driving Mode
Oﬀ/On (Default setting: Oﬀ)
When Driving Mode is enabled and the camera is connected to a car cigarette lighter, it automatically powers on and begins recording video once the car engine is started, It will stop recording and power oﬀ automatically when the engine is turned oﬀ.
Upside Down
Oﬀ/On (Default setting: Oﬀ)
Determine the orientation of your video or photos to help you prevent upside down footage.
Note : The user interface will be upside-down when this options is enabled.
Screen Saver
Oﬀ/1 Min/3 Min/5 Min (Default setting: 1Min)
Determine when the camera’s display should go dormant to conserve battery. If you need the screen back on, just tap it or press any button.
Auto Power Oﬀ
Oﬀ/1 Min/3 Min/5 Min (Default setting: 3 Min)
Set the duration of inactivity after which the camera automatically powers oﬀ. If not operated within the chosen duration, the camera will shut down.
Power Frequency
50Hz/60Hz (Default setting: 50Hz)
Choose the line frequency at which the video is recorded.
White Balance
Auto/Daylight/Shade/Tungsten Light/Fluorescent (Default setting: Auto)
White Balance ﬁne-tunes the color temperature of your videos and photos, ensuring optimal color accuracy in both warm and cool lighting conditions.
Date & Time
Manually set the camera’s date and time according to your local time.
Tip : The date and time will also be automatically updated when you connect your camera to the AKASO GO app.
Language
English/ Deutsch/ Français/ Italiano/Español/Português/日本語 (Default setting: English)
Set the system language that appears in your Brave 7 LE camera.
Format Card
Yes/No (Default setting : No)
To keep your memory card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting erases all of your content, so be sure to oﬄoad your photos and videos ﬁrst.
System
Factory Reset/System Info/Card Info
This setting allows you to reset your camera and check the system or card information.
Factory Reset
Yes/No (Default setting: No)
This option resets all settings to their default values.
System Info: Check the model and ﬁrmware version of your camera.
Card Info: Check the card capacity and remaining space of your memory card. Note: Some functions cannot be used at the same time. Please refer to the information below.

Electronic image stabilization| Video resolution: 1080P120fps,

720P240fps, 720P120fps

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Electronic image stabilization| Distortion Calibration, Auto Low Light
Slow Motion| Video resolution: 4K30fps, 2.7K30fps,

1080P30fps

Auto Low Light| Video resolution: 4K30fps, 2.7K30fps,

1080P30fps; Image Stabilization

Diving mode| Eﬀect
White balance: Daylight, Shade,

Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent

| Eﬀect

Connecting to the AKASO GO App

To connect your camera to the AKASO GO app, please download this app from the App Store or Google Play to your smartphone ﬁrst. When your camera is connected to the AKASO GO app, you can control it to capture, or change the its settings using your phone. You can also live preview, playback, download, edit , and share videos via this app. Please follow the instructions below to connect your camera to the AKASO GO app.

Turn on the camera, then tap on the Wiﬁ icon on the mode menu or press the Power button to turn on Wiﬁ. The camera will enter Wiﬁ mode and display the Wiﬁ information.
Turn on your phone’s Wiﬁ to enter the Wiﬁ settings page, ﬁnd the Wiﬁ SSID in the list and tap on it, then enter the password 1234567890 for connection.
Open the AKASO GO app, tap “Device” → “Add device”, then choose “Brave 7 LE” from the list for connection..
Tick “The above operation has been conﬁrmed”, and click “Live Preview”, your camera will connect with the AKASO GO app.

Playing Back Your Content

You can play back your contents on the camera, your computer, TV, or smartphone. To play back your videos and photos on a computer, you need to transfer these ﬁles ﬁrst. Transferring ﬁles also frees up space on your memory for new contents. With this method, the playback resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability to play back that resolution.
Viewing Files on Your Brave 7 LE

Turn on your camera, then tap on the Playback icon in the bottom left corner of the screen to enter the playback screen.
Note : If your memory card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to load.
In Playback Mode, swipe your ﬁnger across the screen to scroll through video or photo ﬁles.
On the playback screen, tap on the video or photo icon to access the video or photo ﬁle.
Choose the video or photo ﬁle you want to view, then tap the ﬁle in full-screen view. And it will then play.

Deleting Your Content
Deleting Files on Your Brave 7 LE

Enter Playback mode. If your memory card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to load.
Swipe your ﬁnger across the screen to scroll through video or photo ﬁles.
Tap the Delete icon on the screen → select the ﬁles you want to delete → tap the delete icon again.
Conﬁrm to delete the selected ﬁles or all ﬁles.
To exit the Playback mode, tap the Return icon or press the Mode button.

Deleting Files on the AKASO GO App

Open the AKASO GO app, then connect it to your camera.
Tap on the Album icon in the bottom left corner to view all the videos and photos.
After selecting the video or photo ﬁle you want to delete, tap on the Delete icon in the bottom left corner, then conﬁrm the deletion of the ﬁle. The chosen ﬁle will deleted.

Oﬄoading Your Content

Oﬄoading Your Content to A Computer
You can transfer your content to a computer via a USB cable or a card reader (sold separately). To transfer ﬁles to your computer via a USB cable, connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. When prompted, select “USB Storage” as your connection preference. To transfer ﬁles to the computer using a card reader, insert a memory card into the card reader, then connect the reader to your computer’s USB port. After successful transmission, you can transfer the ﬁles to your computer or delete selected ﬁles using File Explorer.

Oﬄoading Your Content to A Smartphone

Open the AKASO GO App, then connect it to your camera.
Tap on the Album icon in the bottom left corner to see the videos and photos.
Tap the Select icon in the upper right corner to select the video or photo you want to download, then tap the Download icon in the bottom right corner. Patiently wait for the download process to complete. The ﬁle will be successfully saved to your phone’s photo album.

Note

Please do not alter Wiﬁ settings or disconnect from the app during the download progress.
If you cannot download videos or photos to your iPhone via the app, please enter your phone’s Settings page → Privacy→ Photos, ﬁnd “AKASO GO”, and select “All photos”.

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 will save the ﬁle and power oﬀ. To maximize battery life, follow these guidelines when possible:

Turn oﬀ Wireless Connections
Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions
Use the Screen Saver setting

Battery Storage and Handing

If storing for extended periods, maintain a battery charge of 50-60%. Charge every 3 months and discharge the battery every 6 months.
Do not store the battery with metal objects such as coins, keys, or necklaces. If the battery terminals come close to metal objects, a short circuit may cause ﬁre.
Store the battery in dry areas, safe from potential physical damage caused by squeezing or collision.
Avoid using or storing the battery at high temperatures, such as in direct sunlight or a hot compartment. The battery will heat up, malfunction, or have its service life shortened in these conditions.
Avoid using or storing the battery in low-temperature environments, as this will shorten the battery life or cause it to malfunction.
Avoid environments with strong static or magnetic ﬁelds; these can compromise the battery’s protective unit, posing safety risks.
If the battery emits an odor, overheats, changes color, gets distorted, or exhibits any anomalies, discontinue use and remove it immediately from the camera or the battery charger whether it is being used, charged, or stored.
Safely insulate used electrodes to prevent potential hazards.

Remote Control

When the camera is turned on, it will be automatically connected to the remote. You can control the camera to take photos or record videos using the remote.

Video
To record video, ﬁrst make sure the camera is in Video mode, then press the Video button. The camera’s working indicator will be ﬂashing during video recording.
To stop recording, press the Video button again.

Photo
To capture a photo, ﬁrst make sure the camera is in Photo mode, then press the photo button. The camera will emit a shutter sound indicating the completion of the shot.

Burst Photo
To capture burst photos, ﬁrst verify the camera is in Burst Photo mode, then press the photo button. The camera will emit a shutter sound indicating the completion of the shot.

Time Lapse
To capture time lapse photos or videos, ﬁrst verify the camera is in Time Lapse mode, then press the Photo or Video button.

Replacing the CR2032 battery of the remote

Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the back cover of the remote, allowing you to open it.
Remove another 4 screws on the remote’s circuit board.
Lift the circuit board and slide out the battery, as shown below.
Note: Avoid rotating the circuit board to prevent reversing the remote control buttons.
Install the new battery, keeping the “+” pole facing up.
Install all 4 screws back onto the circuit board.
Install all 4 screws back into the cover.

Mounting Your Camera

Attach your camera to helmets, gear and equipment.

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

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