TOUCH SCREEN 2K GYRO ANTI-SHAKE 16 MP 30 FPS SJ6 LEGEND User’s Manual hics, Grap Firmware v1.4.6 s, word and ut: layo Troy r 2016 Ferre m hd.
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Congratulations on your new SJCAM Action Camera! We know you’re excited to use your SJ6 LEGEND, please take time to read this manual before doing anything with it. This is the very first touchscreen SJCAM, and there’s plenty you can do, so you need to familiarize yourself with the features now to get the most out of it. It is important to keep your camera’s firmware up to date. You may connect your camera via WiFi to the SJCAM ZONE app to automatically download and install the latest firmware, or visit www.
SJ6 LEGEND SPECIFICATIONS Model: SJ6 LEGEND Type: Sports Camera Type of Camera: 4K (interpolated) Chipset: LEGEND: Novatek 96660 Sensor: CMOS Max External Card Supported: Micro SD 128G (not included) Screen size: 2.0inch Screen type: LTPS Battery Type: Removable Capacity: 1000mAh Average Working Time: 110 minutes 166 degree wide angle lens Decode Format: H.
PARTS OF YOUR CAMERA Status LED Shutter/OK Button Shutter/OK Button 2.
SJ SMART REMOTE (Optional) WIFI On/Off Switch Camera-Off Button Once your Remote is paired,you will never need to pair it again. Everytime the SJ6 LEGEND is turned on, your SJ Remote can control your camera. The Remote is tested to work at a maximum distance of 30 feet, or 10 meters, Line-OfSight. Burst Shot Button Record Video Start/Stop Shutter Button The battery on your Remote will last you a long time as it only uses power when you press any of the buttons.
Removing the SJ6 from the Waterproof Case. Charging your camera using the MiniUSB cable. 3 5 Remove the camera from the waterproof case by lifting the clasp from the front side of the case, following the steps shown above. Once free, swing the backdoor open, then pull the camera out from the waterproof case. 4 MiniUSB Cable HDMI 2 1 USB 1 All graphics, words, and layout by Troy Ferrer 2016 troy@sjcamhd.com Removing the battery.
Powering ON/OFF your SJ6 Inserting / Removing Memory Cards Class 10 or higher MicroSD card. Press and hold the Power/Mode button to turn your camera on. You will hear a beep, indicator LEDs will light up, and the screen will display the SJCAM logo. To turn off your camera, press the Power button once. All graphics, words, and layout by Troy Ferrer 2016 troy@sjcamhd.com Insert a MicroSD card as shown in the illustration above, with the label facing the front of the SJ6, until it clicks into place.
The Main Screen Elapsed Time | Time left on Card Current Mode Icon Icon will show what mode you are currently in. The options will vary depending on the mode. Battery Level Indicator 00:00:00 | 02:06:16 Gyro Stabilization (On) Status Indicator Lights Red and Blue lights will indicate the status of the camera operation. Go to Playback Mode An indicator showing that the Gyro Sensor is active. Will not show when turned off.
Toggles Screen These are all the screens nested in the Main Screen. You can tap or swipe to access them. Main Screen [ViewFinder] 00:00:00 | 02:06:16 Video 1080/60/W Playback Screen Settings Screen 1/576000 Resolution > > Loop Recording Video VideoLapse Slow Rec FOV Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode WDR Video+ photo Car Mode Underwater Modes Screen All graphics, words, and layout by Troy Ferrer 2016 troy@sjcamhd.
The Toggles Screen Toggle WiFi On or Off Tap this icon to turn on or turn off WiFi. Pressing the WiFi button on the side of the Legend will also do the same thing. SJ Remote Toggle / Remote Pairing Tap this icon to receive commands from the remote, or to disable it. You can also pair an SJ Remote through here. Toggle FPV Mode Turns on/off First Person View. This enables analog TV-Out via USB A/V cable, and will lock all WiFi operations to prevent interference with other FPV equipment.
The Playback Screen Elapsed Time Playback Icon File Number / Total 00:00:00 Battery Level Indicator 8/987 Visual indicator that you are in Playback mode. Go to previous file Tap or swipe to get to the previous file. Shows amount of battery charge left. > > > Return to Main Screen Tap to exit Playback Mode and return to Main Screen. > Go to Next File Tap or swipe to get to the next file. Delete Current File 2K Tap to delete the file currently shown on screen. To get here, tap this.
The Modes Screen Mode for recording videos. Swipe DOWN to access Video+Photo, Car, and Underwater Modes. Video Video VideoLapse Slow Rec Timelapse photography stitched on-cam to produce a video. VideoLapse For recording video in slow motion. Slow Rec Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode Still photograph mode. Still Video+ photo Car Mode Underwater A series of still photos for creating timelapse. PhotoLapse Each photo will have its own file. Exit to Main Screen Tap this X icon to exit.
The Settings Screen Current Mode Icon Icon will show what mode you are currently in. The options will vary depending on the mode. General Settings Button Resolution Loop Recording Tap the icon to go to the General Settings. Changes you make will reect on all modes. Exit to Main Screen FOV Current Menu Options Depending on what mode you are in, the menu options will vary. All the options for the particular mode will show on this side, scroll down for other items.
The Front Screen Current Mode Icon Current Resolution / Frame Rate Icon will show what mode you are currently in. The options will vary depending on the mode. Will display the set resolution size and the accompanying frames per second. 1080/60 Camera Activity Ball The ball will appear steady when in standby mode. The ball will blink when shooting a video. Current Time Displays current time in digits. Elapsed Time / Shots Taken 00:00:00 17:20:43 Shows the length of time you are recording.
Resolution Loop Recording FOV Low Light Mode WDR Gyro Sensor Audio Volume Time Stamp Video File Format Bitrate VIDEO MODE OPTIONS RESOLUTION › Changing to a higher resolution will have more detail in your video at the expense of file size. A lower resolution has a smaller filesize but will have less details in your video. Conversely, a higher resolution will contain more detail.
Resolution Loop Recording FOV Low Light Mode WDR Gyro Sensor Audio Volume Time Stamp Video File Format Bitrate VIDEO MODE OPTIONS - 2 Video Video VIDEO FILE FORMAT › Choose between .MOV or .MP4. If you are unsure which to use, choose MP4, as it is more commonly used. BITRATE › Changes how much information is included in each frame of video. Higher bitrates give more definition to your video at the expense of filesize.
Video Lapse Exposure Time VIDEOLAPSE OPTIONS Resolution VIDEO LAPSE › Sets the time interval between shots. Loop Recording EXPOSURE TIME › Sets how long the sensor collects light through the lens. FOV Low Light Mode WDR Time Stamp Video File Format Double File Sharpness 1 Video Still Video+ photo VideoLapse VideoLapse Slow Rec PhotoLapse Burst Mode Car Mode Underwater RESOLUTION › Changing to a higher resolution will have more detail in your video at the expense of file size.
Video Lapse Exposure Time Resolution Loop Recording FOV Low Light Mode WDR Time Stamp Video File Format Double File Sharpness VIDEOLAPSE OPTIONS - 2 DOUBLE FILE › When turned on, 2 copies of your current recording will be saved. One in the current configured resolution and another in a much lower resolution. SHARPNESS › Changing the sharpness setting will make your images either crisper or smoother, adjust according to your preference.
Slow Motion Loop Recording SLOW REC OPTIONS FOV SLOW MOTION › Sets the speed of the video recording. Low Light Mode LOOP RECORDING › Auto-saves your video in small sections, depending on selected length. It will record over your oldest video once there is no more space left on your memory card.
Slow Motion Loop Recording FOV Low Light Mode WDR Time Stamp Video File Format Double File Sharpness White Balance Color SLOW REC OPTIONS - 2 DOUBLE FILE › When turned on, 2 copies of your current recording will be saved. One in the current configured resolution and another in a much lower resolution. SHARPNESS › Changing the sharpness setting will make your images either crisper or smoother. Adjust according to your preference.
Image Size Exposure Time Delay Capture Quality Sharpness White Balance Color ISO EV Metering RAW Gyro Sensor FOV WDR STILL MODE OPTIONS IMAGE SIZE › Changes the size of still photos that will be recorded. Of course, the bigger the size the more detailed your pictures are, at the expense of filesize. EXPOSURE TIME › Sets how long the sensor collects light through the lens.
Image Size Exposure Time Delay Capture Quality Sharpness White Balance Color ISO EV Metering STILL MODE OPTIONS - 2 METERING › Prioritizes the brightness level of specific parts of the scene depending on the Metering Mode that is used: Average, Center Weighted, or Spot. RAW › When turned on, an uncompressed file separate from the JPG image will be written on the card for the purpose of editing later. Use an external photo editing software to make adjustments before saving to your intended filetype.
Photolapse Time Exposure Time PHOTOLAPSE OPTIONS Image Size PHOTOLAPSE TIME › Sets the interval between shots. Quality EXPOSURE TIME › Sets how long the sensor collects light through the lens. Sharpness IMAGE SIZE › Changes the size of still photos that will be recorded. Of course, the bigger the size the more detailed your pictures are, at the expense of filesize. Available only in Photo modes.
Image Size Exposure Time Delay Capture Quality Sharpness White Balance Color ISO EV Metering PHOTOLAPSE OPTIONS - 2 METERING › Prioritizes the brightness level of specific parts of the scene depending on the Metering Mode that is used: Average, Center Weighted, or Spot. RAW › When turned on, an uncompressed file separate from the JPG image will be written on the card for the purpose of editing later. Use an external photo editing software to make adjustments before saving to your intended filetype.
Burst Mode Image Size Quality Sharpness White Balance Color ISO EV Metering Gyro Sensor FOV BURST MODE OPTIONS BURST MODE: Fast multiple succession of snapshots, choose the number of photos desired (Max: 10 consecutive shots). IMAGE SIZE › Changes the size of still photos that will be recorded. Of course, the bigger the size the more detailed your pictures are, at the expense of filesize.
Burst Mode Image Size Quality Sharpness White Balance Color ISO EV BURST MODE OPTIONS - 2 METERING › Prioritizes the brightness level of specific parts of the scene depending on the Metering Mode that is used: Average, Center Weighted, or Spot. GYRO SENSOR › Enables active image-stabilization to eliminate camera shake.
Photo Lapse Time Resolution VIDEO+PHOTO OPTIONS Loop Recording PHOTOLAPSE TIME › Sets the interval between shots. FOV RESOLUTION › Changing to a higher resolution will have more detail in your video at the expense of file size. A lower resolution has a smaller filesize but will have less details in your video. Conversely, a higher resolution will contain more detail.
Photo Lapse Time Resolution Loop Recording FOV WDR Gyro Sensor Audio Volume Time Stamp Video File Format Bit Rate VIDEO+PHOTO OPTIONS - 2 VIDEO FILE FORMAT › Choose between .MOV or .MP4. If you are unsure which to use, choose MP4, as it is more commonly used. BITRATE › Changes how much information is included in each frame of video. Higher bitrates give more definition to your video at the expense of filesize.
Resolution Loop Recording FOV Low Light Mode WDR Gyro Sensor Audio Volume Time Stamp Video File Format Bitrate CAR MODE OPTIONS Still Video+ photo VideoLapse Slow Rec PhotoLapse Burst Mode 1 Car Mode Car Mode Underwater LOOP RECORDING › Auto-saves your video in small sections, depending on selected length. It will record over your oldest video once there is no more space left on your memory card.
Resolution Loop Recording FOV Low Light Mode WDR Gyro Sensor Audio Volume Time Stamp Video File Format Bitrate CAR MODE OPTIONS - 2 White Balance Still Video+ photo BITRATE › Changes how much information is included in each frame of video. Higher bitrates give more definition to your video at the expense of filesize. VideoLapse Slow Rec PhotoLapse Burst Mode Car Mode Car Mode Underwater 2 DOUBLE FILE › When turned on, 2 copies of your current recording will be saved.
Resolution Loop Recording FOV Low Light Mode WDR Gyro Sensor Audio Volume Time Stamp Video File Format Bitrate UNDERWATER MODE OPTIONS RESOLUTION › Changing to a higher resolution will have more detail in your video at the expense of file size. A lower resolution has a smaller filesize but will have less details in your video. Conversely, a higher resolution will contain more detail.
Resolution Loop Recording FOV Low Light Mode WDR Gyro Sensor Audio Volume Time Stamp Video File Format Bitrate UNDERWATER MODE OPTIONS - 2 VIDEO FILE FORMAT › Choose between .MOV or .MP4. If you are unsure which to use, choose MP4, as it is more commonly used. BITRATE › Changes how much information is included in each frame of video. Higher bitrates give more definition to your video at the expense of filesize.
Language Date/Time Format GENERAL SETTINGS LANGUAGE › Options for system language. FPV DATE/TIME › Make adjustments to the camera's system date and time. TV Mode FORMAT › Completely erases everything on the memory card then sets it up as a new drive (in FAT32 filing system). Fast Record Quickly Photo Small Screen Display Auto Power Off Keypad Tone Light Set FPV › Enables live real-time analog video to be fed through the USB out (Requires AV-out cable). TV MODE › Options are NTSC or PAL.
Language Date/Time GENERAL SETTINGS Format SCREENSAVERS › Options for how long the LCD display stays on. FPV FREQUENCY › For adjusting the framerate frequency (50Hz or 60Hz). May be used to counter flicker-effects of fluorescent lamps or jello-effect of fast moving objects. TV Mode Power On Record Auto Power Off Keypad Tone Light Set Screensavers Frequency Rotate LOGO Watermark Power On Mode Default Setting Version POWER-RELATED TIPS ROTATE › Flips the recording 180-degrees.
FILE MANAGEMENT You can transfer files from your camera by using any of these 4 methods. 1. Via USB cable connected from your camera's miniUSB slot to a Windows or Mac computer: a› Connect the USB cable, choose “Mass Storage Device” on your camera. b› Your device will show as a drive on your File Manager (Explorer on Windows; Finder in OSX) 2.
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