Dragon Touch Vision 2 - Action Camera Manual

YOUR VISION2 BLACK

1. Shutter / Select Button
2. Power / Mode / Exit Button
3. MicroSD Slot
4. Micro USB Port
5. Micro HDMI Port
6. Lens
7. Screen
8. Up / Wi-Fi Button
9. Down Button
   
10. Battery Door

GETTING STARTED

Welcome to your Dragon Touch Vision 2. To capture video and photos, you need a microSD card (sold separately).

MICROSD CARDS

Use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:

• microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC
• Class 10 or UHS-I rating
• Capacity up to 32GB (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 of your content, so be sure to offload your photos and videos first.

POWERING ON AND OFF

To Power On:
Press and hold the Mode button for three seconds. The camera beeps while the camera status light is on. When information appears on the LCD display or the camera status screen, your camera is on.

To Power Off:
Press and hold the Mode button for three seconds. The camera beeps while the camera status light is off.

SWITCHING MODE

To Switch Mode:
Turn on the camera, press Mode button to switch the mode.

EXITING MODE

To Exit Mode:
Press the Mode button to exit mode

TURNING ON / OFF Wi-Fi

To turn on Wi-Fi
Turn on camera, press Up button to turn on Wi-Fi.

To turn off Wi-Fi
Press Up button to turn off Wi-Fi.

OVERVIEW OF MODES

There are 5 modes: Video, Photo, Video Playback, Photo Playback and Setting.

VIDEO MODE

Video Mode is the default mode when you turn on the camera.
In Video Mode, press Shutter button, the camera starts recording video. Press Shutter button to stop recording video.

PHOTO MODE

Press Mode button once to switch to Photo Mode after you turn on camera.
In Photo Mode, press Shutter button, the camera takes a photo.

VIDEO PLAYBACK MODE

Press Mode button several times to switch to Video Playback Mode.
In Video Playback Mode, press the Up / Down button to scroll through the video files.
Press Shutter button to playback video.

PHOTO PLAYBACK MODE

Press Mode button several times to switch to Photo Playback Mode.
In Photo Playback Mode, press the Up/ Down button to playback Photo files.

SETTING MODE

Press Mode button several times to switch to Camera Setting Mode.

CUSTOMIZING YOUR VISION 2

1. Video Resolution: 1080P 30FPS, 720P 30FPS, 480P 30FPS
   Default setting is 1080P 30FPS.
   Note: When capturing video at high resolutions or high frame rates in warm ambient temperatures, the camera may become warm and use more power.
2. Photo Resolution: 12M / 10M / 8M / 5M
   Default setting is 12M.
3. Burst Photo: Off, 3P/ S, 5P/ S, 10P/ S
   Default setting is off.
   Burst captures up to 10 photos in 1 second, so it is perfect for capturing fast-moving activities.
4. Time Lapse Video: Off / 1 Second / 2 Seconds / 5 Seconds / 10 Seconds / 30 Seconds / 1 Minute
   Default setting is off.
   Time Lapse Video creates video from frames captured at specific intervals. This option lets you capture a time lapse event and immediately view or share it as a video. Time Lapse
   Video is is captured without audio.
5. Time Lapse Photo: Off / 3S / 5S / 10S
   Default setting is 3S.
   Time Lapse Photo captures a series of photos at specified intervals. Use this mode to capture photos of any activity, then choose the best ones later.
   
6. Self Timer: Off / 3S Timer / 5S Timer / 10S Timer / 20S Timer
   Default setting is Off.
   A Self Timer gives a delay between pressing the shutter release and the shutter's firing. It is most commonly used to let photographers to take a photo of themselves (often with family).
7. Anti-Shaking: Off / On
   Default setting is off.
   This setting adjusts the footage to offset for motion during capture. The result is smoother footage, especially in activities with relatively small but fast motion including cycling, motorcycling, and handheld uses.
8. Upside Down: Off / On
   Default setting is off.
   This setting determines the orientation of your video or photos to help you prevent upside down footage.
9. Loop Recording: Off / 1 Minute / 2 Minutes / 3 Minutes / 5 Minutes / 10 Minutes
   Default setting is off.
   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.
10. Motion Detection: Off / On
    Default setting is off. Motion detection is the process of detecting a change in the position of an object relative to its surroundings or a change in the surroundings relative to an object. Turn on Motion Detection and camera, the camera records video automatically when it detects a change in the position of an object relative to its surroundings.
11. Driving Mode: Off / On
    Default setting is off.
    If you turn on Driving Mode and connect camera with car cigarette lighter, the camera will turn on automatically if you start your car and will turn off if you stop your car.
12. Language: English / Spanish / German / Italian / French / 简体中文 / 日本語
    Default setting is English.
13. Date Stamp: Off / On
    Default setting is on.
    Turn on Date Stamp, this camera adds date stamp to the videos you take.
14. Record Audio: Off / On
    Default setting is on.
    Turn off Record Audio, the camera does not record audio when you record video.
15. Screen Saver: Off / 1 Minute / 2 Minutes / 3 Minutes
    Default setting is off.
    Turns off the LCD display after a period of inactivity to save battery life. To turn on the LCD display again, press any button on the camera.
16. Auto Power Off: Off / 3 Minutes / 5 Minutes / 10 Minutes
    Default setting is off.
    Powers off your Vision 2 after a period of inactivity to save battery life.
    Note: Voice Control is not available when the camera is off. When using Voice Control, consider selecting a higher time period (or Never) for Auto Power Off.
17. Beep Sound: Off / On
    Default setting is on.
    Sets the volume of your Vision 2's alerts.
18. OSD Mode: Off / On
    Default setting is on.
    OSD (On Screen Display) is a feature of action cameras that displays video or photo resolution, date, time and setting data on the camera screen.
19. Exposure: +0.7 / +0.3 / +0.0 / -0.3 / -0.7 / -1.0 / -1.3 / -1.7 / -2.0
    Default setting is + 0.0.
    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.
    When you change this setting, the LCD display immediately shows you the effect on your image. If you change modes, the camera returns to using the entire scene to determine the correct level of exposure.
20. White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent
    Default setting is Auto.
    White Balance lets you adjust the color temperature of videos and photos to optimize for cool or warm lighting conditions. When you change this setting, the LCD display immediately shows you the effect on your image.
21. Frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz
    Default setting is 50Hz.
    
22. WDR: Off / On
    Default setting is on.
    Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) retains a greater level of detail in the dark and bright areas of an image. The result is a photo that is properly exposed for both of these extremes. This setting is especially useful for scenes that are backlist or that have large bright regions and a dark foreground. WDR is available only for the Photo capture mode.
23. Quality: Fine / Normal / Economy
    Default setting is Normal.
24. Sharpness: Strong / Normal / Soft
    Default setting is Normal.
    Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video footage or photos. When you change this setting, the touch display immediately shows you the effect on your image.
25. ISO: Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
    Default setting is 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. When you change this setting, the LCD display immediately shows you the effect on your image.
    
26. Date / Time: MM/ DD/ YY
    The date and time are automatically updated when you connect your camera to the PPShow app. However, you can manually change these settings, if needed.
    Note: If the battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of time, the date and time will be reset automatically.
27. Format: All data will be deleted Cancel / OK
    To keep your microSD 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.
    To reformat your card, press the mode button to enter camera setting, press Mode button several time to enter Setting, press Up/Down to enter Format, then press Shutter button, the screen shows 'All data will be deleted> Cancel/OK'. Press Down button then Shutter button.
28. Default Setting: Return menu setting to defaults Cancel / OK
    This option resets all settings to their default values.
    
29. Version: 20180814 v1.0
    You can check the model, version and updated time of your Vision 2.

CONNECTING TO THE PPSHOW APP

The PPShow app lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. Features include full camera control, live preview, playback and sharing of content, and camera software updates.

1. Download PPShow app to your mobile device from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2. Turn on camera, press Up button to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Turn on Wi-Fi of your mobile device, connect to the Wi-Fi SSID 'DragonTouch_Vision2.
4. Enter the password: 1234567890.
5. Open the PPShow app.

Note: You can also press Up button to turn off Wi-Fi.

PLAYING BACK YOUR CONTENT

You can play back your content on the camera's LCD display, your computer, TV, or smartphone / tablet.
You can also play back content by inserting the microSD card directly into a device, such as a computer or compatible TV. With this method, playback resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability to play back that resolution.

VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR VISION 2

1. Turn on camera. Press Mode button several times to enter video or photo playback mode. If your microSD card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to load.
2. Press the Up / Down button to scroll through the video or photo files.

DELETING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR VISION 2

1. Turn on camera. Press Mode button several times to enter video or photo playback mode. If your microSD card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to load.
2. Press the Up / Down button to scroll through the video or photo files.
3. Press and hold OK Button for three seconds. The screen shows 'Delete?' OK Cancel.
4. Press OK button. The selected file will be deleted.
5. To exit the Video or Photo Playback mode, press Mode button.

OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT

OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT TO A COMPUTER

1. To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files to a computer. Transferring also frees up space on your micro SD card for new content.
2. 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 micro SD card. You can then transfer files to your computer or delete selected files on your card. Note that you must use a card reader to offload photos or audio files.

OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT TO SMARTPHONE OR TABLET

1. Open the 'PPShow' app.
2. Tap the camera icon of the app. The screen shows 'Connecting'.
3. Tap Album icon to enter file list.
4. Tap the video or photo you want to download.
5. Tap 'Download', the screen shows 'Downloading'.
6. Download completed.

Note:

1. If you cannot offload videos or photos to iPhone or iPad, please enter Setting ➜ Privacy ➜ Photos, find "PPShow" and select "Read and Write".
2. You cannot download 4K or 2.7K video to iPhone and iPad via Wi-Fi app. Please offload 4K or 2.7K videos via card reader.

REFORMATTING YOUR MICROSD CARD

To keep your microSD 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.

1. Press and hold Mode button for 3 seconds to turn on Vision 2.
2. Press Mode button several times to enter Setting.
3. Press UP / Down button to find the 'Format' option.
4. Press Shutter button, the screen shows 'All data will be deleted > Cancel / OK.'
5. Press Down button then Shutter button. The screen shows 'Please wait'. Then you format your micro SD card successfully.

MAINTENANCE YOUR CAMERA

Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera:

1. For best audio performance, shake the camera or blow on the mic to remove debris from the microphone holes.
2. To clean the lens, wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not insert foreign objects around the lens.
3. Don't touch the lens with fingers.
4. Keep the camera away from drops and bumps, which may cause damage to the parts inside.
5. 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 very 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.

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—for example, if cracked, punctured or harmed by water. Disassembling or puncturing the battery can cause an explosion or fire.

REMOTE

Splashproof only, not waterproof

VIDEO

To record Video, verify the camera 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 in Photo mode.

To take a photo:
Press the Red Photo Button. The camera will emit a camera shutter sound.

CR2032 BATTERY REPLACEMENT FOR VISION 2 REMOTE

1. Use a 1.8mm Phillips tip screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the back cover of the remote, allowing you to open it.
   
   
2. Remove another 4 screws on PCB board.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Install the new battery, keeping the "+" pole facing up.
5. Install all 4 screws back onto the PCB board.
   
6. Install all 4 screws back into the cover.

MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA

Attach your camera to helmets, gear and equipment.

CONTACT US

For any inquires 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 9am-5pm (EST)
Official web: www.akasotech.com

Documents / Resources

References

• Affordable Sports Action Camera | Best GoPro Alternative - AKASO

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