Camera Mode Definitions
- Ready (Buffering) –
The camera is powered on and continuously capturing video in a temporary buffer. This mode enables pre-event recording.
- Recording (Event) –
Camera is recording
Power Camera On
To power on the AB4 camera:
- Press and hold the Power button until you feel a short vibration
- The camera will emit two short – rising pitch tones and a long vibration
- The camera enters Ready (buffering) mode
Ready (Buffering) Mode
While in Ready mode:
- The camera display shows READY
- The Operation LED (top of the camera) blinks green
- The camera captures video continuously but does not save it unless recording begins.
🛈 Buffered footage is automatically saved when an event is triggered.
Start Recording Mode (Event)
To begin active recording:
- Double tap the Event button.
- The camera:
- Emits two short tones and two short vibrations.
- Displays STARTING and then the recording icon
- The Operation LED on the camera blinks red
- Every 2 minutes the camera will emit two short tones and two short vibrations as a recording reminder
Stop Recording Mode (Event)
To stop recording:
- Press and hold the Event button for 3 seconds
- The camera will emit a long tone and vibrate
- The camera returns to Ready (buffering) Mode.
Reference: https://my.axon.com/s/article/Operate-your-camera-AB4