SJCAM SJ8 Dual Screen Action Camera User Manual

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SJ8 Dual Screen Action Camera
USER MANUAL

SJ8 Dual Screen Action Camera

The SJCAM SJB Dual-Screen Action camera is specifically designed to meet current demands and growing trends. Aside from the variety of functions like high-definition digital video recording. photo capture, and WiFi Remote control, it also features a removable battery, waterproof case. and other accessories that make the SJ8 Dual-Screen Camera perfect for various outdoor sports, vehicle sports. water sports activities, anywhere and anytime.
Please read the user manual carefully before using the camera for the first time.
Operating Safety Guide

1.  This camera uses high-precision components. Do not drop.
   Keep the camera unit away from strong magnetic fields, such as magnets, electrical motors. and machinery that use strong radio waves.

2. Only use a Class 10 or higher MicroSD card from popular brands. Maximum supported capacity is 128GB.

3. This camera model is not waterproof without the waterproof housing. It is strongly advised to only use the camera near water when it is in the waterproof housing. The waterproof housing can go down to a maximum of 30 meters underwater.

4. Do not remove the MicroSD card while the camera is on. Doing so may result in data corruption and your flies may not be recoverable.

5. The camera may be hot during operation. this is normal especially when recording in ultra high resolutions.
   However, if the camera overheats, emits smoke, immediately remove the charger from the power source to prevent fre or injury.

6. During charging. make sure to keep the unit and charger away from children. pets. and places with water. It is recommended to remove the charger once charging is finished.

7. Never leave the camera in high-temperature areas. Electronics and optics can be damaged under prolonged exposure to heat.

8. Little details of life: · Always check the waterproof housing’s seals for dirt. dust. or hair to keep water and moisture out. Damage resulting from water ingress is not covered in the warranty. • Always store extra batteries in a sealed compartment away from sharp metal objects and away from moisture.
   Dispose damaged batteries immediately in proper recycling facilities in your area.
   · Always store your camera in a cool, dry and dust-free place. Only use the included soft microfber cloth to clean the lens.

Do not disassemble the camera, this may damage internal components (swill automatically void vour warranty. For technical support, you may contact us by creating a ticket at support.sjcam.com.

Product Description

OK Button in Video mode: Starts and stops video recording.
OK Button in Photo mode: Takes pictures Power button: Long press the power button 3-5 seconds to turn the camera on or off.
Front display: 1.3″ inch LCD front screen Charging interface: The charging interface is USB Type-C
Display: High Definition 2.33″ inch IPS touch screen LCD Storage: MicroSD card up to 128GB, via the memory card slot found next to the battery inside the battery compartment. Your memory card may need to be formatted on the frst time you use it, and in cases when reinserting the card into the camera after being used in other devices. Go to Settings, look for Format, then confrm formatting on screen

Waterproof Housing Operating Instructions

Open the waterproof housing

1. Place the camera inside the waterproof housing to make it waterproof.
2. To open the waterproof housing for the first time, please follow the graphic tutorials to avoid damaging it (please refer to the above pictures).
3. Test the waterproof housing before first use. Take out the camera from the waterproof housing, put a paper towel in, lock the back door, and and test it by submerging it completely in water.
4. Always check whether the waterproof case is tightly closed before using the camera in water (press a few times after closing the cover).
5. Before opening the waterproof housing after each use, always wipe off excess water on the outside of the waterproof housing to avoid water ingress.
6. Do not expose the waterproof housing to the sun for prolonged periods. Make sure it is kept completely dry after each use.

Battery Compartment/Memory Card

Operating Instructions
@ Opening the battery compartment
@e Insert the memory card

Specification

1080P(1920 1080)30/60FPS
720P(1280720)30/60/120FPS
Audio| 1 microphone(Compatible with external microphone)
External microphone| Support
Video format| MP4
Video encoding| H.264/H.265
Photo resolution| 20M(51843888) 16M(46083456) 14M(43203240) 12M(40323024) 10M(36482736) 8M(32642448)
5M(2592’1944) 3M(20481536) 2M(16001200)
Photo format| JPG
WIFE| 2.4G
Light frequency| 50Hz/60Hz
Battery Capacity| 1200mAh removable battery
USB connection| TYPE-C
Storage| Micro SD card, max support 128GB
Power| 5V2A
Video output| AV
Battery duration| 4K30FPS /About 120mins
Charging time| About 130mins
Dimension| 62.5X41X28.Smm
Weight| 80g
Operation system| Windows 7.SX/ OS x·· 10.8 or higher
Language| English/ French/ German/ Spanish/ Italian/ Portuguese/ Simplified Chinese/ Japanese/ Traditional Chinese/ Russian/ Romanian/ Polish/ Czech/ Slovak/ Hungarian/ Danish/Dutch/ Turkish/ Thai/ Finnish

Front and Back Screen Switching Instructions

1. While on power-on state, long press the OK button to switch between the front and back screens.
2. While on standby, swipe down to display the drop-down menu. and click the small screen display icon to switch to the front screen.

Operation Guide

Drop Down Screen
Quick settings: WiFi connection. remote control, screen switching. lock screen function.

Pull up screen
Quick setting: video, photo mode

Video
It will automatically enter the Video mode when it is turned on. Short press the OK button to start recording. You can also slide up the screen to enter the mode menu, click
the Video icon to enter the video mode, and short press the OK button to start recording.
Note: The camera will remember the last mode that was used when powering on.
Photo
After powering on, swipe the screen left or right to switch to Photo mode. You can also swipe the screen up to enter the modes menu. then tap the camera icon to enter the Photo mode. Short press the OK button to take photos.
Gallery
When the camera is in the standby mode. click the Play or El the lower left corner of the screen to view the videos or photos stored in the memory card.
Current Mode Settings Menu
Access the settings of the current mode you are in, and make changes that affects only the particular mode.
System setting menu: Click the System setting icon in the lower right corner to enter the camera system setting menu.
Remote Control
While on standby state, swipe down from the top of the screen to display a set of icons, click the Remote Control icon and click pairing. the camera will show you instructions and then press the Photo and Video buttons on the remote control at the same time. The camera will indicate when pairing is successful.
Note: The remote control is sold separately.

Remote Control Button Description

1. Power button: Turn the camera off
2. Photo button Take photos
3. WIFI button Turn WIFI on or off
4. Recording button: Start or stop recording
   Note: The remote control is sold separately.

WiFi Connection
This camera can be connected to smart phones and tablets via WiFi (Android or I0S), please follow the steps below.

1. Install the “SJCAM Zone” app on your smart phone or tablet (Android or 105). You can scan the corresponding QR code on the manual. or you can visit the official www.sjcam.com to download.
2. Swipe down the screen after turning on the camera, the WiFi icon will appear on the screen. click to turn on WIFi
3. Turn on the WiFi function on the device, search the camera WiFi name and connect. The initial password is 12345678. SJ8 Dual Screen WiFi Name: SJ8 DualScreen_XXXXXXXX
4. After the Wifi connection is successful. start the SJ CAM Zone app.

App Download

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sjcam-zone/id991679682?mt=8| http://android.sjcam.com

Scan the code and download the APP
This product can be connected to smart phones and tablets (Android or IOS system).

Packing List

Accessories Introduction

3M double adhesive pads: These arc spare adhesive pads for mounting your camera to a flat or curved surface.
Lens cleaning cloth: For wiping dust off the lens
Helmet base: An accessory used to mount the camera on the helmet, which can be attached by using the adhesive pad at the bottom.
Protective lens cover: Put the protective lens cover the lens bezel when the camera is not in use to prevent scratches and from dust getting on the lens.
USB cable: Used to charge the camera or connect to a computer for data transfer.

Accessories Installation Tutorial

Suitable for SJCAM sports cameras
*Please purchase separately according to the usage scenario.
Floater Bobber Installation

Wristband Installation

Product features may change with product upgrades or updates, please refer to the actual product specifications.
For additional support requests or technical questions, please contact SJ CAM customer service.
Welcome to visit the official website of SJCAM www.sjcam.com or call the service hotline: +086-18118714563

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