Thank you for purchasing an Amcrest 4K Action Camera! This manual will provide you with all the basics on how to properly use your camera. Please read the safety precautions fully before enjoying your camera. Safety Precautions To avoid injury to yourself and others always be aware of your surrounding when using your camera.
Product Features Your new Amcrest AC4K-600 comes with the following features. • Waterproof case which allows the camera to take photos/videos up to 98ft (30 meters). • Built-in microphone to capture audio with your video. • The ability to record in 4K resolution at 60fps.
Getting Started Removing the Waterproof Case 1. Hold the case toward you and slide the release button to the left then push up on the clamp to release. 2. Remove the camera from the waterproof case by sliding it out the backdoor hatch. Inserting the Camera 1.
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This section provides a brief overview of the physical features of your camera. Microphone USB ChargePort MicroSD Card HDMI Port LCD Screen Status Indicator Charging Indicator Inserting a MicroSD Card Insert a properly formatted MicroSD card into the MicroSD card slot.
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USB Charge Port Charging the Battery The battery will come preinstalled inside the camera. To charge the camera use the supplied USB charging cable to connect the camera to a computer or or USB power adapter. It takes up to 3 hours for the battery to fully charge.
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WiFi Indicator OK/Settings WiFi/Up Button Lens Down Button Speaker Power/Mode Button Powering the Camera On and Off To Power On: To Power Off: Press the Power Button Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.
Operation Guide Changing Modes The camera comes with 2 different easily changable modes; video and photo. To change modes, press the Mode button on the front of the camera. To access mode options, press and hold the OK button for 3 seconds to access the main menu.
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Photo Options The camera features 4 photo options: Photo: Press OK to set the camera into photo mode. The default photo setting will be 20M. Auto-Snap: Press OK to set your camera to automati- cally take pictures at a given interval. The default will be 3 seconds Burst: Press OK to set your camera to take a series of photos.
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Note: The camera will stop recording and save automatically when the memory capacity is full or the camera has run out of battery. Recording Audio The camera is set to record audio by default along with video however, audio may be less audible when using the waterproof case.
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To change the resolution for your slow motion recording, press and hold the OK button. Use the down arrow on the side of the camera to highlight the Settings ( ) icon and press OK. Press the OK button to access the “Slow-Mo Rec” menu and use the up and down arrows on the side of the camera to set a resolution.
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To change the interval, press and hold the OK button. Use the down arrow on the side of the camera to highlight the Settings ) icon and press OK. Press the OK button to access the Loop menu then use the down arrow on the side of the camera to highlight the Video Length menu.
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Adjusting a Time Lapse Interval By default, the camera will be set to record a time lapse interval of 0.5 seconds. This can be adjusted to either, 1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, or 60s from the camera directly. To change the interval, press and hold the OK button. Use the down arrow on the side of the camera to highlight the Settings ) icon and press OK.
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3. Press the OK buitton to automatically take pictures at a set interval. Adjusting Auto Photo Intervals By default, the Auto photo feature will be set to take pictures at 20M with an interval of 3 seconds. This can be adjusted in the camera as well from 10s, 15s, 20s, and 30s.
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2. Press the OK button to enter the Camera menu. Use the down arrow button on the side of the camera to highlight the Burst mode feature and press the OK button. 3. Press the OK button to take a burst photo. Adjusting Burst Mode Intervals By default, burst mode will be set to a frequency of 3 photos per second however, this can be adjusted to 5 or 10 photos.
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Using Playback Mode You can view playback of your recordings and photos directly that were saved onto the microSD card by setting the camera into playback mode. 1. Turn the camera on using the Mode/Power button then press and hold the OK button to access the main menu. 2.
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Changing Camera Settings This menu allows you to access general settings related to your camera. To access the camera settings menu please refer to the information provided below. 1. Turn the camera on using the Mode/Power button on the front of the camera. Press and hold the OK button to access the main menu.
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Auto Power Off - Set the camera to automatically turn off when idle Button Volume - Adjusts the button volume of the camera. Language: Change the language of your camera: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Dutch, Thai, Polish.
App Guide The Amcrest 4K action camera has a built-in Wi-Fi feature which allows it to connect to the Amcrest Go mobile app. This app allows you to view your camera on a mobile device. Connecting to the App 1. Download the Amcrest Go app from the App Store or Google Play store and open the app.
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App Interface The app interface allows you to view your camera, access settings, and view playback, all from your mobile device. Video Mode Interface Record - Press the record button to record real time video. Slow Motion - Access slow motion settings.
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Snapshot Mode Interface The snapshot interface allows you to view your camera as well as set and adjust snapshot settings. Snapshot - Press the snapshot button to snap a photo. Auto- Automatically take a photo in set intervals. For more information on auto snapshot refer to page 13.
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Camera Settings Interface The camera settings interface allows you to adjust camera related settings. Each setting will be applicable to each camera mode. The camera settings interface is accessible by tapping on the settings icon ( ) in the app interface. Image Rotation - Flips the image of the camera 0°...
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Gallery Interface The gallery interface allows you to playback recordings stored on your phone or from the camera via a microSD card. The gallery interface can be accessed by tapping on the gallery icon ( ) in the app interface. Phone - Access and playback all recordings stored on your phone.
Mounting Guide The Amcrest 4K Action camera comes with mounts which allow you to use your camera for various outdoor activities. The bicycle mount is used to fix the camera to the handlebars of a bike. Use adhesive mount to hold the camera and provided straps to fix it to...
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Mounting the Camera to a Bike 1. Unscrew both screws (i) and place both halves (ii) of the Bicycle Mount (A) around the desired position on the bike. (iii) 2. Replace the screws (i) and tighten them until the (ii) mount is firmly in place.
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Mounting the Camera to a Vented Helmet 1. Fix the camera to the Mount Clip (i). 2. Thread the supplied straps through the slots in a flat or curved Adhesive Mount (don’t remove the adhesive film) (ii). 3. Attach the camera assembly to the strap mount assembly by sliding it in until it clicks into position.
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Mounting the Camera to a Board/Flat Surface 1. Ensure the surface is clean and dry before applying the adhesive mount. 2 Peel off adhesive paper and stick the mount in the desired position. 3. Fix the camera to the Mount Clip (i). 4.
FCC Statements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes, or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's...
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End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Visit http://amcrest.com/contacts and use the email form Call Amcrest Support using one of the following numbers: Toll Free US: (888) 212-7538 International Callers (Outside of US): +1-713-893-8956...
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