USER

MANUAL
V50 Elite Touch Action Camera
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YOUR V50 ELITE

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1. Shutter / WiFi / Select Button 7. Touch Screen

2. Power / Mode / Exit Button 8. Up Button
3. Micro USB Port 9. Down Button
4. Micro SD Slot 10. Tripod Hole
5. Micro HDMI Port 11. Battery Door
6. Lens
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Note: Camera does not record sound when it is in the waterproof case.
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 GETTING STARTED TURNING ON / OFF Wi-Fi
To turn on Wi-Fi
Welcome to your AKASO V50 Elite. To capture videos and photos, you need a micro SD
Turn on camera, in Video or Photo Mode press and hold Wi-Fi button for three seconds to
card (sold separately).
turn on Wi-Fi.
MICRO SD CARDS
To turn off Wi-Fi
Use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:
Press and hold Wi-Fi button for three seconds to turn off Wi-Fi.
• Micro SD, Micro SDHC, or Micro SDXC
• UHS-3 rating only
TURNING ON / OFF BT
• Capacity up to 64GB To turn on BT
Turn on camera, in Video or Photo Mode press and hold Down button for three seconds
Note: to turn on BT.
1. Please format the micro SD card first in this camera before using. To keep your micro SD
card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting erases all of your To turn off BT
content, so be sure to offload your photos and videos first. Press Mode button to turn off BT.
2. FAT32 and exFAT format Micro SD card stops recording when the storage of each file is
over 4GB and starts to record again on a new file.

OVERVIEW OF MODES
POWERING ON + OFF
There are 6 modes: Video, Time Lapse Video, Slow Motion, Photo, Time Lapse Photo and
To Power On
Setting.
Press and hold the Mode button for three seconds. The camera beeps while the camera
status light is on. When information appears on the 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.
Video Time Lapse Slow Motion
Video
SWITCHING MODE
To Switch Mode:
Press the Mode button after you turn on the camera, you can switch the mode.
Photo Time Lapse Wi-Fi
To Exit Mode: Photo
Press the Mode button to exit mode.

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VIDEO MODE SLOW MOTION MODE
Video Mode is the default mode when you turn on the camera. In Slow Motion Mode, Press Shutter button, the camera takes slow motion video.
In Video Mode, press Shutter button, the camera starts recording video. Press Shutter
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Slow Motion
1080P 120fps
Video
4K 30fps

TIME LAPSE VIDEO MODE PHOTO MODE

In Time Lapse Video Mode, press Shutter button, the camera takes video at 1 Sec / 3 Sec / Press Mode button once to switch to Photo Mode after you turn on camera.
5 Sec / 10 Sec / 30 Sec / 1 Min intervals. In Photo Mode, press Shutter button, the camera takes a photo.

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Time Lapse Video Photo

4K 30fps 20MP

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TIME LAPSE PHOTO MODE CUSTOMIZING YOUR V50 ELITE
In Time Lapse Photo Mode, press Shutter button, the camera takes a serial of photos at Video Setting
3 Sec / 5 Sec / 10 Sec / 30 Sec / 1 Min intervals. 1. Video Resolution: 4K 60FPS, 4K 30FPS, 2.7K 60FPS, 2.7K 30FPS, 1080P 120FPS,
1080P 60FPS, 1080P 30FPS, 720P 240FPS, 720P 120FPS, 720P 60FPS
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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. Video Encoder: H.264/ H.265

Default setting is H.264.
A video codec is an electronic circuit or software that compresses or decompresses digital
video. It converts uncompressed video to a compressed format or vice versa.
According to multiple studies, HEVC, High Efficiency Video Coding (H.265) should deliver
up to 50% better compression than H.264 in video on demand (VOD) applications, which
Time Lapse Photo means better quality at half the bit rate. In live encoding, which obviously has to be
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performed in real time, the initial expectations are a 35% bandwidth reduction at similar
quality levels. Alternatively, HEVC can also enable larger resolution movies, whether 2K or 4K.
SETTING MODE In addition, encoding existing SD and HD content with HEVC rather than H.264 will add to
Press and hold Up button for 3 seconds to enter Setting Mode. cost savings and/or the ability to stream higher quality video to lower bit rate connections.

3. Image Stabilization: On / Off

Default setting is Off.
Photo Resolution
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,
ISO motorcycling, and handheld uses.
Note: Image Stabilization is disabled when you select 4K 60FPS, 2.7K 60FPS, 1080P 120FPS
or all 720P video resolution.

Time Lapse Interval

4. Loop Recording: Unlimited / 2 Min / 3 Min / 5 Min
Default setting is Unlimited.
Using Loop Recording, you can continuously record video, but save only the moments that
Time Lapse Duration
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

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5-minute interval by recording over your previous 5 minutes of footage. When the micro 10. Angle: Wide / Medium / Narrow
SD card is full, the new files will cover the old one if loop recording is on. Default setting is Wide.
Note: Loop Recording is disabled when Image Stabilization is on. The angle refers to how much of the scene can be captured through the camera lens.Wide
angle captures the largest amount of the scene, while Narrow angle captures the least.
5. Time Lapse Interval: Off / 1 Sec / 3 Sec / 5 Sec / 10 Sec / 30 Sec / 1 Min Note: Medium and Narrow is disabled when Image Stabilization is on.
Default setting is Off.
Time Lapse Video creates video from frames captured at specific intervals. This option lets 11. Sound Record: On / Off
you capture a time lapse event and immediately view or share it as a video. Time Lapse Default setting is On.
Video is captured without audio. Turn off Sound Record, the camera does not record audio when you record video.
Select 3 seconds means recording 3 seconds to get one frame per second.
12. Auto Low Light: On / Off
For example: If you select 4K / 30FPS and 3 seconds, you need to record 90 seconds, then Default setting is Off.
you can get 1 second video for 4K / 30FPS. Auto Low Light mode will automatically adjust settings according to lighting conditions to
Note: Time Lapse Video is disabled when Image Stabilization is on. achieve the best low light performance. Even if you move back and forth between bright
and dark environments, you do not need to manually adjust the camera settings.
6. Time Lapse Duration: Unlimited / 5 Min / 10 Min / 15 Min / 20 Min / 30 Min / 60 Min Note: Auto Low Light is disabled when you select 4K 60FPS, 4K 30FPS, 2.7K 60FPS or 2.7K
Default setting is Unlimited. 30FPS video resolution.
Note: If you want to set Time Lapse Duration, please turn on Time Lapse Interval first.
13. Drive Mode: On / Off
7. Slow Motion Movie: On / Off Default setting is Off.
Default setting is Off. If you turn on Drive Mode and connect camera with car cigarette lighter, the camera will
Slow motion is an effect in film-making whereby time appears to be slowed down. turn on automatically if you start your car and will turn off if you stop your car.
Note: Please select 1080P 120FPS, 720P 240FPS or 720P 120FPS when you want to record
slow motion movie. 14. Video Scene Mode: Manual, Water, Riding, Winter, Diving, Night
Default setting is Manual.
8. Fast Motion Movie: Off/ 2x/ 4x/ 6x / 10x / 15x
Default setting is Off. Photo Setting
Action that appears to move faster than normal on the screen, accomplished by filming the 1. Photo Resolution: 20MP / 16MP/ 12MP / 10MP / 8MP/ 5MP
action at less than normal speed in the camera and then projecting it at normal speed. Default setting is 20M.

9. Wind Noise Reduction: On / Off 2. ISO: Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Default setting is Off. Default setting is Auto.
Turn on Wind Noise Reduction, it can lower the noise to an acceptable level. 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.

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3. Time Lapse Interval: Unlimited / 3 Sec / 5 Sec / 10 Sec / 30 Sec / 1 Min 10. Photo Scene Mode: Manual, Indoor, Outdoor, Portrait, Landscape, Night
Default setting is Unlimited. Default setting is Manual.
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. Camera Setting
Note: Time Lapse Photo is disabled when Burst Photo is on. 1. Sounds
Shutter: On / Off Boot-up: On / Off
4. Time Lapse Duration: Unlimited / 5 Min / 10 Min / 15 Min / 20 Min / 30 Min / 60 Min Beep: On / Off Volume: 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Default setting is 2.
Default setting is Unlimited. Default setting is on.
Note: If you want to set Time Lapse Duration, please turn on Time Lapse Interval first. You can turn on or off the shutter, boot-up, beep sounds.

5. Night Lapse: On/ Off 2. BT: On/ Off (Remote)

Default setting is Off. Default setting is Off.
Captures a series of photos at specific intervals and exposure times. Use Night Lapse in You can also hold and press Down button for three seconds to turn on BT. Press Mode
low light environments, such as when capturing the night sky over a period of time. button to turn off BT.

6. Burst Photo: Off, 3 shots / 1s, 7 shots / 2s, 15 shots / 4s, 30 shots / 8s 3. Distortion Calibration: On / Off
Default setting is Off. Default setting is Off.
Burst captures up to 30 photos in 8 seconds, so it is perfect for capturing fast-moving Turn on Distortion Calibration, it can correct the image distortion.
activities. Note: Distortion Calibration is disabled when you select 4K 60FPS video resolution.

7. Delay Timer: Off / Delay 3s / Delay 5s / Delay 10s / Delay 20s 4. Special Effect: None, Black&White, Sepia, Vivid, Natural, Negative, Warm, Cold, Red,
Default setting is Off. Green, Blue
A delay timer gives a delay between pressing the shutter release and the shutter's firing. It Default setting is None.
is most commonly used to let photographers to take a photo of themselves (often with
family). 5. Diving Mode: On / Off
Default setting is Off.
8. Long Exposure: Off / 1 Sec / 2 Sec / 5 Sec / 8 Sec / 30 Sec / 1 Min Turn on Diving Mode, it can compensate for the lack of red light in underwater scenes.
Default setting is Off. Diving Mode is designed to be used in tropical and blue water, optimized for use between
Long exposures are easiest to accomplish in low-light conditions, but can be done in 10 and 80 feet.
brighter light using neutral density filters or specially designed cameras.
Note: Long Exposure is disabled when Burst Photo is on. 6. Date Stamp: Off / Date / Date&Time
Default setting is Off.
9. RAW: ON / OFF If you select Date&Time, this camera adds date and time to the video or photos you take.
Default setting is OFF. Note: Date Stamp is disabled when Image Stabilization is on.

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7. Date & Time 14. Reset Wi-Fi Setting: Yes/ No
Default setting is MM / DD / YY HH / MM / SS Default setting is No.
This option can erase the Wi-Fi data of V50 Elite.
8. Screen Saver: Off / 30 Sec / 1 Min / 2 Min
Default setting is 1 Min. 15. Language: English, Português, 日本語, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Français
Turns off the display after a period of inactivity to save battery life. To turn on the display Default setting is English.
again, press any button on the camera.
16. Format Card: Yes / No
9. Auto Power Off: Off / 1 Min. / 2 Min.
Default setting is No.
Default setting is 2 Min.
To keep your micro SD card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting
Powers off your V50 Elite after a period of inactivity to save battery life.
erases all of your content, so be sure to offload your photos and videos first.
To reformat your card, please enter Camera Setting, then press Up or Down button to
10. Power-on Auto Record: On / Off
scroll through the options to locate ‘Format Card’ option, press shutter button - Up button
Default setting is Off.
- Shutter button.
If you turn on Power-on Auto Record, the camera records video automatically after you
turn on V50 Elite.
17. System
11. Power Frequency: 50Hz / 60Hz Default Setting: Yes / No
Default setting is 50Hz. System Info: V50 Elite: YYYYMMDD-V2
Card Info: Capacity / Free Space
12. White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten Light / White Fluorescent / Default Setting option resets all settings to their default values.
Underwater System Info option let you check the model, version and updated time of your V50 Elite.
Default setting is Auto. Card Info option let you check the capacity and free space of your micro SD card.
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 display immediately Some functions cannot be used at the same time. Please refer to the information below.
shows you the effect on your image.
4K / 60FPS, 2.7K / 60FPS, 1080P / 120FPS, 720P / 240FPS,
Image Stabilization
13. Exposure: -2.0 / -1.0 / +0.0 / +1.0 / +2.0 720P / 120FPS, 720P / 60FPS
Default setting is +0.0. Image Stabilization Slow Motion Movie
By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate exposure level.
Image Stabilization Angle: Middle, Narrow
However, Exposure lets you select an area that you want the camera to prioritize when / Zoom
determining exposure. This setting is particularly useful in shots where an important region
Image Stabilization Zoom
might otherwise be over- or underexposed.
When you change this setting, the display immediately shows you the effect on your Image Stabilization Time Lapse Video
image. If you change modes, the camera returns to using the entire scene to determine the
Image Stabilization Date Stamp
correct level of exposure.
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 Distortion Calibration 4K 60FPS Action Command Description

4K 60FPS Action Start Video Starts capturing video

Loop Recording
Action Stop Shooting Stops capturing video
Video Encoder(H.265) 4K 60FPS
Action Photo Captures a single photo
Burst Photo Time Lapse Photo
Camera Turn Off Powers off the camera
Burst Photo Long Exposure
PRO TIP: If you are recording video, you must stop recording before issuing a new
command.
CONNECTING YOUR V50 ELITE WITH REMOTE
1. Turn on camera.
Action Start Video
2. Press and hold the Down button for three seconds to turn on BT. The screen shows ‘BT
ON’ - ‘Scanning’. Action Stop Shooting
Note: You can also go to Camera Setting to turn on BT.
3. Press and hold the Power button for three seconds to turn on remote. The remote Action Photo
indicator flashes every second during connecting.
Camera Turn Off
4. The camera screen shows ‘Connected’. Remote indicator remains on after V50 Elite
connects with remote successfully.

Note: Photo indicator flashes when you take a photo. Video indicator flashes two seconds CONNECTING TO THE AKASO DV APP
during video recording. The AKASO DV app lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet.
Features include full camera control, live preview, playback, download, sharing of content
and setting camera.
CONTROLLING YOUR V50 ELITE WITH YOUR VOICE 1. Download AKASO DV app to your mobile device from the Apple App Store or Google
You can control your V50 Elite with your voice using a set of specific commands (see list Play.
below). 2. Turn on camera, in Video or Photo Mode press and hold Wi-Fi button for three seconds
Note: Voice Control performance may be impacted by distance, wind, and noisy to turn on Wi-Fi.
conditions. Keep the product clean and clear of debris. 3. Turn on Wi-Fi of your mobile device, connect to the Wi-Fi SSID ‘AKASO_V50Elite’.
4. Enter the password: 1234567890.
USING VOICE CONTROL 5. Open the AKASO DV app.
Voice Control works best when you say a command to the remote mic directly.
1. Turn on camera and remote.
2. Connect camera with remote. PLAYING BACK YOUR CONTENT
3. Say a command to the remote mic from list below. You can play back your content on the camera’s display, your computer, TV, or
Note: Voice Control also turns off when your camera powers off. smartphone / tablet.

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You can also play back content by inserting the micro SD card directly into a device, such DELETING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR V50 ELITE
as a computer or compatible TV. With this method, playback resolution depends on the 1. Enter playback mode.
resolution of the device and its ability to play back that resolution. 2. Tap video file icon or photo file icon .
3. Tap the video or photo file you want to delete.
VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR V50 ELITE 4. Tap . The screen shows ‘Delete This File? Yes / No’.
1. Turn on camera. 5. Tap ‘Yes’, the selected file will be deleted.
2. Tap video file icon at the left corner of the screen to enter playback mode. Note: You cannot delete video or photo files when they are in full-screen view.
3. Tap video file icon or photo file icon .
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4. Tap video or photo file to playback video and photo in full-screen view.
5. To exit video or photo files, tap return icon .
Note: If your micro SD card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to load.
Delete This File?
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Yes No

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OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT

OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT TO A COMPUTER
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.
4K 30FPS 00:00:02 / 00:05:34 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 ‘AKASO DV’ app.
1/1 2. Tap ‘Folders’ at the left corner of the bottom screen.
3. Tap ‘Edit’ at the right corner of the top screen.
4. Tap the files you want to save.
5. Tap ‘Save’ at the right corner of the bottom screen. The screen shows ‘Confirm Download’.
6. Tap ‘Confirm Download’.
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Note: 2. Scroll down to locate the ‘Format Card’ option.
1. If you cannot offload videos or photos to iPhone or iPad, please enter Setting -> Privacy 3. Tap ‘Yes.’ The screen shows ‘Busy…Please wait’. Then you format your micro SD card
-> Photos , find "AKASO DV" and select "Read and Write". successfully.
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. 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
Done Photo Video Edit Cancel Photo Video Sekect All
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.
RES 1080P 60 FPS / 29.51G
3. Don’t touch the lens with fingers.
2018-08-21 13:35:41 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.

Video
Download Selected 1 files? MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE
Confirm Download If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera saves the file and powers off.
Cancel To maximize battery life, follow these guidelines when possible:
Save
• Turn off Wireless Connections
• Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions
• Use Screen Saver setting.
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM LEVEL
The Zoom function lets you adjust how close or far away the subject appears in your video
or photo. The default is no zoom. Zoom function is available in Video mode and Photo BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING
mode. V50 Elite can 8X zoom. The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your
1. Turn on V50 Elite. camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions may
2. Press Up or Down button to adjust the zoom level. temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working
Note: You cannot zoom when Image Stabilization is on. properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera, as
condensation may form on or within the camera.

REFORMATTING YOUR MICROSD CARD

To keep your micro SD card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as a microwave oven
erases all of your content, so be sure to offload your photos and videos first. or hair dryer. Damage to the camera or battery caused by contact with liquid inside the
1. Turn on camera and enter Camera Setting. camera is not covered under the warranty.

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Do not store your battery with metal objects, such as coins, keys or necklaces. If the 2. Press and hold the Down button for three seconds to turn on BT. The screen shows ‘BT
battery terminals come in contact with metal objects, this may cause a fire. ON’ - ‘Scanning’.
Note: You can also go to Camera Setting to turn on BT.
Do not make any unauthorized alterations to the camera. Doing so may compromise 3. Press and hold the Power button to turn on remote. The remote indicator flashes every
safety, regulatory compliance, performance, and may void the warranty. second during connecting.
4. The camera screen shows ‘Connected’. Remote indicator remains on after V50 Elite
WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, connects with remote successfully.
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 Note: Photo indicator flashes when you take a photo. Video indicator flashes two seconds
damaged - for example, if cracked, punctured or harmed by water. Disassembling or during video recording.
puncturing the battery can cause an explosion or fire.

MOUNTING YOUR CAMERA

REMOTE Attach your camera to helmets, gear and equipment.
Remote Microphone
Remote Indicator

Power Button
Photo Indicator
Photo Button
Video Indicator
Video Button

Splashproof only, not waterproof

Power Button
Press and hold Power Button for 3s to turn On / Off the remote.

Video Button
To record Video, verify the camera is in Video mode.

Photo Button
To capture a photo, verify the camera is in Photo mode.

CONNECTING YOUR V50 ELITE WITH REMOTE

1. Turn on camera.

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CONTACT US
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