Apexcam M80 Air Manual

Part Designations

Getting Started and Basic Camera Controls

This chapter describes preparatory steps for shooting and the quick start guide of the camera.

Compatible Memory Cards

Please use branded memory cards while using camera. The following cards can be used with the camera.

• micro SD, micro SDHC, or micro SDXC
• Class 10 or UHS-I rating
• Capacity up to 8~ 64GB (FAT32)

Note

• The packet of the camera doesn't contain a memory card. You must purchase it separately.*
• Please format the card in the camera before using it.
• To keep your card in a good condition, please download videos and photos and format the card regularly.

Battery Charging

Charging The Battery with The Cable

• Charging time: 4-hours for 5V 1A power supply.*
• Keep the camera power off while charging.*
  

Charging The Battery with The Charger

Note

• When using the camera as a dashcam, please remove the battery and use a branded car charger (5V/1A).
• Do not use swelling battery.
• Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 60°C. Do not disassemble, crush, damage or throw the battery into a fire.
• Do not use the battery after it has been immersed in waterbrand-name car charger.
• Do not throw the camera or battery in the household waste, but hand it in at a special recycling point.

Using the Waterproof Case

Waterproof Case

Open and Close The Waterproof Case

1. Open the black clasp on the top of the waterproof case
   
2. Put in the camera
   
3. Close the waterproof case
   

Note

• In order to capture a clear video or photo, please tear off the lens protection film of the waterproof shell before use, and protect well the lens window from scratch after use.
• Before sealing the waterproof case, keep the camera housing's White Silicone Seal Ring clean, a single hair or grain of sand cause a leak. You can test by closing the case without inserting the camera. Submerse the case completely in the water for about a minute. Remove the case from the water, dry off its exterior with a towel, and then open the case. If the interior is dry, the case is safe for use under water.
• Before sealing the waterproof case, make sure the waterproof case is sealed well before use. If the white silicone sealing ring is found to be hardened, deformed or damaged, please stop using this water tank and replace the new waterproof shell in time.
• Please dry it in time after use, otherwise the waterproof shell metal button will dust and reduce the waterproof performance. After use in in seawater or seaside, you will need to rinse the outside of the housing with fresh water and then dry. This will prevent corrosion of the hinge pin and salt buildup in the seal, which can cause failure. Do not flush the interior with water.
• When use the camera with the waterproof in low temperature, such as Winter, Rainy Day, Underwater and so on, please do the anti fogging treatment so as to avoid the blurred video. It is recommended to add anti-fog film; insert the anti-fog film into the waterproof case to prevent the lens from fogging in low temperature or humid environment; - Keep it safe from falling and dropping and high temperature above 80°C.
• Waterproof shell is vulnerable product, we strongly recommend, according to the usage of the environment and frequency, to replace the waterproof shell in time.

Quick Guide

1. POWERING ON + 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.
2. SWITCHING MODE
   • To Switch Mode: Press the Mode button to switch the mode.
3. EXITING MODE
   • To Exit Mode: Press the Mode button to exit mode.

Customizing Your M80 Air

You can make adjustments to the various camera functions and select the one you need.

Video Settings

Video Recording

Press the shutter button in video mode and the camera will start recording video.
Press the shutter button to stop recording.

Video Playback

Press the mode button to play back the recorded video.
Press the shutter button to play the video. Press and hold the Up button for 3 seconds to delete the video.

Video Settings

Press mode button several times to adjust the video settings.

1. Video Resolution: 4K/30FPS, EIS 4K/30FPS, 2.7K/30FPS, 1080P/ 60FPS, 1080P/30FPS, 720P/120FPS Default setting is 4K/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. Loop Recording: Off / 1 Min. / 3 Min. / 5 Min.
   Default setting is off.
   Using Loop Recording, you can continuously record video, but save only the moments that you want. For example, if you select a 5-minute interval, only the previous 5 minutes are saved when you press the Shutter button to stop recording. If you record for 5 minutes and do not press the Shutter button to stop recording and save, the camera records a new 5-minute interval by recording over your previous 5 minutes of footage. When the micro SD card is full, the new files will cover the old one if loop recording is on.

Photo Settings

Photo Shoot

Press Mode button to switch to Photo Mode. In Photo Mode, press Shutter button, the camera takes a photo.

Photo Playback

Press the mode button to play back the photo you have taken.
Press the shutter button to view the photo. Press and hold the Up button for 3 seconds to delete the photo.

Photo Settings

Press mode button several times to adjust the photo setting

1. Photo Resolution: 20M/16M / 14M / 12M
2. Time Lapse Photo: Off / 2 sec. / 5 sec. / 10 sec. / 30 sec. / 60 sec.
   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.
3. Self-timer: Off / 5 sec. / 10 sec. / 20 sec.

System Setting

1. Language: English / Español / Português / Русский /简体中文 / 繁體中文 / Deutsch / Italiano / Latviski / Polski / Rom nă / Slovenčina / Українська / Français / 日本語 / 한국어/ Čeština
2. Remote Control: On / Off
   The default setting is Off.
3. Volume: 0-10
   Default setting is 5.
   Press Up button to turn up the volume. Press Down button to turn down the volume.
4. Car Mode: On / Off
   Default setting is off.
   If you turn on car 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.
5. Underwater mode: On / Off
   The default setting is Off.
6. Exposure: 2 / 1.7 / 1.3 / 1 / 0.7 / 0.3 / 0 / -0.3 / -0.7 / --1 / -1.3 / -1.7 / 2
   Default setting is 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.
7. Date & Time: Year / Month / Day, Hour / Minute / Second
   The date and time are automatically updated when you connect your camera to the Live DV 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.
8. Date Stamp: On / Off
   If you activate the date stamp, the camera will add a date stamp to the videos or photos you take.
9. Vertical Flip: On/Off
   The default setting is Off. This setting determines the orientation of your video or photo to prevent the image from being turned upside down.
10. Screensaver: 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min.
    When you turn on the screensaver, the display will turn off after a period of time. You can press any button to turn the display on.
11. Power Off: Off / 1 Min. / 3 Min. / 5 Min. Default setting is 3 minutes.
    Powers off your M80 Air after a period of inactivity to save battery life.
12. Format: Yes / No
    To keep your micro SD 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 system setting, then press down button several times to enter Format > Format Card? > YES.
13. Reset: Yes / No
    This option resets all settings to their default values.
14. FM Version: Brand / Model / Version / Updated the brand, model, version and updated time of your M80 Air.

WIFI and Other Functions

In this chapter you will learn how to establish a WLAN or Bluetooth connection. In addition, you can find out about our microphones.

Connect to The Smart Phone

Connect to The Smart Phone by Live DV

1. Download the Live DV app on your smartphone.
   
   For Apple:
   *iPhone & iPod touch (above iOS8.0)
   *Mac (above macOS11.0 and M1)
   
   
   For Android:
   *Android 4x Quad-Core devices ( (above Android 7.0)
   
   
2. Turn on the camera, then press Up button once. Wait for 3 seconds. The screen shows "SSID: Live DV". If you want to turn off the WiFi connection, you can quickly press the Up button again.
3. Turn on Wi-Fi of your mobile device, connect to the Wi-Fi SSID: "Live DV".
4. Enter the password: 12345678.
5. Open the app Live DV.

Download Your Content

1. Open the 'Live DV' app.
2. Open the 'Live DV' app.
3. Tap 'Camera' at the top of the screen.
4. Tap the file you want to download.
5. Tap 'Save'.

FOR IOS

FOR ANDROID

Note

• If you cannot transfer videos or photos to your smartphone, enable Live DV's read and write permission for photos: Settings > Privacy and Security > Photos > Live DV > All Photos.
• You can not transfer 4K or 2.7K videos via the Live DV, but via a card reader.

Connect to the Remote Control

Place the remote on your wrist and accept ultra-convenient control for hiking, biking, skiing, bungee and more while installing the camera on your helmet or elsewhere.

2.4G Remote Control: Splashproof only, not waterproof / 5m effect
Select On/Off in the setting menu to turn on/off the 2.4G remote control.

• To start recording a video
  Press the video button.
• To stop recording a video
  Press the video button again.
• To take a photo
  Press the photo button.

Note

• Make sure the camera is working in video mode or photo mode. When the camera is working in the Playback or Setting menu, the camera cannot be controlled by the remote control.
• Be sure to remove the remote control battery and store it in a safe and reliable place if you are not going to use it for a long time.
• The remote control is always in standby mode. If the indicator does not light up, the battery was dead. In order to confirm the normal use of the remote control, please replace the remote control battery regularly and timely as follows:

Step 1: Use a 1.8mm screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the back of the remote control, then you can open it.

Step 2: Remove another 4 screws on the circuit board.

Step 3: Lift the circuit board and slide out the battery as shown in the picture.

Step 4: Insert the new battery, keeping the "+" post facing up.

Step 5: Install all 4 screws back onto the board.

Step 6: Re-install all 4 screws in the cover.

Warranty

It is undeniable that electronic products will inevitably produce imperfect products during production and transportation. So if you meet any questions or receive a faulty product, please contact us on time.

1. Our after-sales team will immediately get back to you and solve your problems as soon as they receive your email.
2. All of our products are covered by one year warranty and 30 days money back without any excuse. We will send you a new replacement once we confirm the faulty product.

So what you need to do when encountering any problem or doubt is just to contact us at supports@apexcam.com

Register for Warranty
Apexcam M80 Air comes with a 2 year warranty. Please scan the QR code and activate the warranty before use.

http://club.apexcam.com/clubwap.asp?action=

Safety Notes

• INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery.
• DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
• A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
• KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH Of CHILDREN
• Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.

Documents / Resources

References

• App Store - Apple
• Google Play
• Warranty——Apexcam Professional Action Camera

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