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BRAVE 4 PRO
A C T I O N
C A M E R A
V35AX

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  • Page 1 BRAVE 4 PRO A C T I O N C A M E R A V35AX...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connecting to the AKASO GO App------------------------------------------------------ 29 Playing Back Your Content ---------------------------------------------------------------- 31 1. Playing Back Files on Your Brave 4 Pro ----------------------------------------------- 31 2. Playing Back Files on the AKASO GO App -------------------------------------------- 31 Offloading Your Content ------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 1.
  • Page 3 Maintaining Your Camera ----------------------------------------------------------------- 37 Battery Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37 Mounting Your Camera--------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 Contact Us --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40...

  • Page 4: Important Messages

    Important Messages Congratulations on your new AKASO Brave 4 Pro Action Camera! You must be excited to use your new camera, but please spend some time familiarizing yourself with this manual first so that you get the most out of your camera’s features.

  • Page 5: Your Brave 4 Pro

    Your Brave 4 Pro 14 4 OK / Shutter / Power Button Wifi Indicator Front Screen USB / External Mic Port Micro SD Card Slot Micro HDMI Port Lens...
  • Page 6 Touch Screen Down Button Mode / Up Button Battery Cover Speaker Note: The camera will not record sound when it is in the waterproof case.

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box AKASO Brave � Pro Waterproof Battery Charger Battery USB Cable x � Housing x 1 Remote Control Remote Control Protective Clip Clip 2 Strap x 1 Backdoor x 1 Buckle Mount J-Hook Mount E Mount C Mount...

  • Page 8: Camera Specifications

    Camera specifications Brand AKASO Name 4K Versatile Brave 4 Pro Action Camera Model Brave 4 Pro Size 66 × 44 × 34mm Net weight 112g Material Plastic, silicone, glass Battery capacity 1350mAh Battery life 110 minutes of recording time in 4K.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. First Use 1.1 Unboxing Open the packing box along the dotted line, then take the Brave 4 Pro action camera together with its accessories out of the packing box. 1.2 Take the camera out of the waterproof housing Pull up the waterproof housing buckle as indicated by the arrow to open the protective backdoor, then take the camera out of the housing.
  • Page 10 1.3 Detach the waterproof housing from the Packing Box Unscrew the screw rod counterclockwise using either your hands or the included spanner. Once the screw rod is removed, detach the housing. Next, tear off the silicon gel and pull up the mount buckle. Finally, push the buckle backward to detach it from the housing.
  • Page 11 1.4 Charge the Battery Separately Connect the battery charger to a USB outlet, then insert the battery. Warm tip: The battery charger indicator will appear red while charging and blue when fully charged. 1.5 Install the battery Press the buckle of the battery cover to open it, then place the battery into its slot and close the battery cover.
  • Page 12 1.8 Power on the camera Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to turn on the Brave 4 Pro action camera. Ensure all the camera covers are securely closed before powering it on.

  • Page 13: Operation Instructions

    2.4 Zooming in or out On the preview screen, tap the “+” icon to zoom in, and tap the“-” icon to zoom out. Brave 4 Pro action camera supports up to 5X. 2.5 Using the shutter button In Photo or Video mode, press the Shutter button to capture photos or start video recording.
  • Page 14 Wifi icon to turn on Wifi. The camera will enter Wifi mode and display the Wifi information in 3 seconds. 00:00:00 03:21:11 Mode SSID: AKASO-Brave4Pro-**-**** PWD: 1234567890 Waiting for Wifi Connection... Normal Photo Burst Photo...

  • Page 15: Indicators

    3. Indicators Charging Indicator (Red) Remains on while charging; turns off when the camera is fully charged. Working Indicator (Blue) Remains on when the camera is turned on; flashes while shooting or recording. Wifi Indicator (Red) Flashes when Wifi is turned on; remains on when connected.

  • Page 16: Memory Card Use

    4. Memory card use To capture video or take photos, you need to insert a Micro SD card (sold separately). Please use brand name memory cards that meet the following requirements: (1) U3 (2) Capacity up to 256B (FAT32) Warm tips: 1.

  • Page 17: Video Menu

    Video Menu 1. Video Mode The camera is in Normal mode by default when it’s turned on. Video modes of this camera include Normal, Time Lapse Video, Loop Record, and Slow Motion. Normal Mode When in this mode, press the Shutter button to record normal video in the set resolution.
  • Page 18 Loop Record Mode To enter this mode, first make sure the camera is in video mode. Second, tap the Settings icon in the bottom right corner to enter the video settings screen. Third, tap “Video Mode” to choose “Loop Video” from the available options. Last, go back to the preview screen.

  • Page 19: Video Settings

    2. Video Settings (1) Video Resolution 4K30fps/2.7K30fps/1080P120fps/1080P60fps/1080P30fps/720P240fps/720P120f ps /720P60fps/720P 30fps (Default setting: 4K 30fps) This camera is capable of recording video up to 4K30fps, with higher resolution offering greater clarity and detail due to the increased number of pixels. However, higher resolution video also results in larger file sizes.
  • Page 20 (3) Image Stabilization Off/On (Default setting: Off) Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) 2.0 effectively corrects the lens distortion, allowing for smooth videos. This feature is suitable for use in riding, skiing, and handheld scenes. Note: Image Stabilization will be disabled when the camera is in Slow Motion and Timelapse Video modes.
  • Page 21 You can also set it to Off. (9) Metering Center/Average/Spot (Default setting: Average) Sets the metering mode for different scenes. You can choose modes according to the scenes. There are 3 metering modes available for the Brave 4 Pro action camera.
  • Page 22 · Center Metering: Also known as center-weighted metering mode. In this mode, the camera measures the brightness of the scene with more emphasis on the center area. It’s ideal for taking selfie, close-up shots of flowers and grass, etc. · Average Metering: Also known as matrix metering mode.

  • Page 23: Photo Menu

    Photo Menu Photo modes of this camera include Photo, Burst Photo, Time Lapse Photo, and Self-Timer. 1. Photo Mode Photo Mode To enter this mode, tap the mode icon at the bottom to enter the mode menu screen, and select “Photo”. In Photo mode, press the Shutter button, the camera will capture a photo.
  • Page 24 Time Lapse Photo Mode To enter this mode, tap “Time Lapse Photo” on the mode menu screen. In this mode, when you press the Shutter button, the camera will automatically start the countdown and continuously take a photo at the preset interval till you press the Shutter button again.

  • Page 25: Photo Settings

    2. Photo Settings (1) Photo Resolution 20MP / 16MP / 13MP / 8MP (Default setting: 20MP) This camera is capable of capturing 20MP photos, with higher resolution offering greater clarity and detail due to the increased number of pixels. However, higher resolution photo also results in larger file sizes.
  • Page 26 (5) Self-timer Off/On (Default setting: Off) Choose to enable or disable Self-timer mode. Note: The camera will automatically enter Time Lapse Photo mode when Self-Timer is disabled. (6) Exposure -2/-1/0/1/2 (Default setting: 0) By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate exposure level.
  • Page 27 (8) Sharpness High/Middle/Low (Default setting: Middle) Sharpness adjusts the sharpness of the objects in your scene, which is crucial for capturing the fine details and enhancing the overall quality of your photos or videos. (9) ISO Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (Default setting: Auto) ISO determines the camera’s sensitivity to light and creates a trade-off...

  • Page 28: System Settings

    System Settings In Video or Photo mode, tap the Settings icon in the bottom right corner or press and hold the Down button to enter the settings page, then tap the Settings icon on the left to enter the system settings page. (1) Special Effect Normal/Black&White/Retro/Negative/Red/Green/Blue (Default setting: Normal) You can choose from these options to get a desired shooting result.
  • Page 29 (8) Date & Time Month/Day/Year When you connect your camera with AKASO GO APP, the date and time on your camera will automatically synchronize with that on your phone. This ensures that your camera's time stamps are accurate and aligned with your local time zone.
  • Page 30 (9) Sounds: Shutter: Off/On (Default setting: On) Beep: Off/On (Default setting: On) Boot: Off/On (Default setting: On) You can turn the camera’s shutter, beep, and boot sounds on or off. Volume: You can press the OK button or tap “Volume” to adjust the camera’s volume.
  • Page 31 So be sure to back up important files before formatting. (15) Reset Yes/No (Default setting: No) This option will reset all settings to the default values. (16) Version Brand: AKASO Model: Brave 4 Pro Version: SN-AX-XXXXXX You can check this camera’s brand, model, firmware version and its updated time.

  • Page 32: Connecting To The Akaso Go App

    Connecting to the AKASO GO App Please download and install the AKASO GO APP on the App Store or Google Play first. The AKASO GO APP allows you to control your camera using a smartphone. When your camera is connected to this APP, you can control it to capture, or change any settings.
  • Page 33 3. Open the AKASO GO APP, tap “Device”→“Add Device”, then pick "Brave 4 Pro" from the list for connection. � � � 4. Tick "The above operation has been confirmed", and tap "Live Preview". Your camera will be connected to the AKASO GO APP.

  • Page 34: Playing Back Your Content

    With this method, the playback resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability to play back that resolution. 1. Playing Back Files on Your Brave 4 Pro (1) Turn on your Brave 4 Pro action camera. (2) Press the Down button or tap the playback icon in the bottom left corner to enter the playback page.

  • Page 35: Offloading Your Content

    1. Please do not alter Wifi settings or disconnect from the app during the download progress. 2. f 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".

  • Page 36: Adjusting Zoom Levels

    The Zoom function lets you adjust how close or far away the subject appears in your photo. The default is no zoom. The zoom feature is available in all shooting modes. Brave 4 Pro can zoom up to 5X. Please follow the instructions below to use the zoom function.

  • Page 37: Remote

    Remote When the camera is turned on, it will be automatically connected to the remote within 10 meters of distance. You can control the camera to take photos or record videos using the remote. Photo Button Video Button Note: The remote is splash-proof only. Video To record video, first make sure the camera is in Video mode, then press the Video button.
  • Page 38 Replacing the CR2032 battery of the remote 1. Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the back cover of the remote, allowing you to open it. 2. Remove another 4 screws on the remote's circuit board. 3. 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.
  • Page 39 4. Install the new battery, keeping the “+” pole facing up. 5. Install all 4 screws back onto the circuit board. 6. Install all 4 screws back into the cover.

  • Page 40: Maintaining Your Camera

    To maximize battery life, follow these guidelines when possible: (1) Please fully charge the battery and put it into the battery slot for capturing when you use the Brave 4 Pro action camera for the first time. (2) Capture at lower resolutions frame rates.
  • Page 41 2. Battery Handling and Storage 1. Please leave the lithium battery stored with the remaining battery of 50-60% if not using it for a long period of time. And we recommend you charge the battery every 3 months and discharge it every 6 months. 2.

  • Page 42: Mounting Your Camera

    Mounting Your Camera You can mount this action camera on different devices using the included accessories for different experiences.

  • Page 43: Contact Us

    Contact Us (888) 466-9222 (US) cs@akasotech.com www.akasotech.com For any inquiries about AKASO products, please feel free to contact us. We will respond within 24 hours.

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