SJCAM A20 Body Camera User Manual

: June 1, 2024
: SJCAM

Table of Contents

SJCAM A20 Body Camera
Product Usage Instructions
FAQs
Device Overview
Touch Gestures
Basic operation
Micro SD Card
Specifications
Warranty Conditions
EU Declaration of Conformity
References
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SJCAM A20 Body Camera

Product Usage Instructions

Specifications:
- Product Model: A20
Device Overview:
- The device includes various components such as LED On/Off, Microphone Status LED, Lens, LED Light, Power/Shutter/OK Button, Microphone, Speaker, Red/Blue Lights Flashing, Type-C port, and Battery Door.
Function Keys Overview:
- There are different function keys including Power Button, LED Light Button, and Type-C port. Short press or long press these buttons for specific actions.
Touch Gestures:
- Basic touch gestures include Power On/Off, Mode Switch, and LED Lights On/Off. Swipe to enter the settings menu to configure camera settings.
Shooting Mode:
- The device offers various shooting modes like Video Recording, Photos, Burst, Videolapse, and Car Mode. You can access the Settings Menu to adjust camera settings.
Burst Mode Features:
- Videolapse
- Loop Recording
- Date/Time Stamp
- Slow Video Recording
- Logo Watermark
- Photolapse
- Photo Quality
- Gyro Stabilization
- Code Stream
Settings Menu Options:
- White Balance
- Colour
- Face Recognition
- Exposure Compensation
- Language Settings
- Date/Time Format
- Fast Record
- Auto Power-Off
- Button Sound
- Screen Saver
- Light Source Frequency
- Device ID
- Wi-Fi Settings
- Default Settings
Version Information
- Micro SD Card:
- To use the device, insert a Micro SD Card. Remember to reformat the card before using it with the camera.
- Download SJCAM Zone App:
- You can download the SJCAM Zone App on iOS or Android devices by scanning the QR code or searching for the app in the respective app stores.

FAQs

Q: How do I power on the device?
- A: Press the Power Button for a short time to power on the device.
Q: How can I change the shooting mode?
- A: Use touch gestures to switch between different shooting modes like Video Recording, Photos, Burst, Videolapse, and Car Mode.
Q: Can I adjust camera settings while recording a video?
- A: Yes, swipe to enter the settings menu while in any mode to configure camera settings.

Device Overview

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Function Keys Overview

Power Button| Short Press| In Photo mode, a short press captures a photo.
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In Video mode, a short press starts or stops recording.
In Settings, short-press once for OK.
Long Press| Long-press for 2 seconds to power on/off.
LED Light Button| Short Press| In standby mode, a short press of the button controls the LED, offering three settings. The first press activates the strong light, the second press activates the normal light, and the third press turns off the LED.
Long Press| Press and hold for 2 seconds to initiate data transmission (indicated by red and blue lights).
Type- C| Connect| The button also serves as the data transmission and charging interface.

Touch Gestures

Click:

Standby Mode: Activate/hide the status bar.
Menu Mode: Activate/select relevant settings.

Left/Right Swipe:

Standby Mode: Switch shooting modes.
Playback Mode: Swipe to navigate pages.

Swipe Down:

Standby Mode: Open Wi-Fi, activate LED blue light burst, remote control, lock screen.
Swipe in Menu Mode: Open the options box.

Swipe Up:

Standby Mode: Open mode.
Menu Mode: Swipe the option box.

Basic operation

Power On/Off

To Power On: Long press the power button for 2 seconds to boot into the standby interface.
To Power Off: Long press the power button.

Mode Switch

Standby Mode: Swipe up the screen or click the “icon to call out the mode menu, slide up and down to browse. Select the desired shooting mode icon and click to enter this mode.

LED Lights On/Off

Standby Mode: Short press this button to turn the LED On/Off. Short press the first time for the strong light, the second time for the normal light, and the third time to turn it off.

Shooting mode

Video Recording Mode
- Enter Video Recording Mode, and press the Power/Shutter Button once to initiate recording. A flashing red dot on the screen signifies that the camera is actively recording. Press the Power/Shutter Button again to cease recording.
Photos Mode
- Navigate to Photo Mode, and press the Power/Shutter Button once to capture a photo. The audible shutter sound confirms the successful capture and the photo is saved.
Burst Mode O
- Access Burst Mode, press the Power/Shutter Button once to automatically capture a series of pictures rapidly. Multiple shutter sounds indicate the successful capture and saving of the photos.
Videolapse Mode
- Enter Videolapse Mode, short-press the Power/Shutter Button to automatically capture a series of pictures at set intervals and save it as a video. A flashing red dot on the screen indicates active recording. Press the Power/Shutter Button again to stop recording.
Car Mode
- In Car Mode, the camera will power up and commence recording automatically upon detecting external power from the car or another power supply.
Settings Menu
- Swipe to enter the settings menu. You can go into the settings menu while in any mode to configure camera settings.
Video Resolution
- Available resolutions: 2160P 24FPS, 1440P 30FPS, 1080P 60/30FPS, 720P 120/60/30FPS, 480P 240FPS. Higher resolutions result in better image quality at the expense of filesize and battery usage.
Photo Resolutions
- Photo resolutions: 16M, 12M, 10M, 8M, 5M, 3M, and VGA. Higher resolutions result in better image quality at the expense of filesize and battery usage.
Burst Mode
- Burst mode: 3 pictures, 5 pictures, 10 pictures. Activate burst mode, click “shooting”, and it will take several pictures at one time.
Videolapse
- Videolapse: 1 second, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 1 minute. Select an interval then start recording a video file.
Loop Recording
- Loop recording segment lengths: 3 minutes, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes. When Loop Recording is selected, videos will be saved in short segments. It will also maximize the use of the memory card by recording over the oldest file in the card to allow continuous recording.
Date/Time Stamp
- Enabling the Date/Time Stamp will put a mark on the video for the viewer to see the time, date, and duration of the recorded file.
Slow Video Recording
- After this function is turned on, the real shots of the video are all in slow motion, -2X is 2 times slower, and the highest is 8 times.
Logo Watermark
- You can choose to turn the logo watermark on or off.
Photolapse
- Photolapse interval: 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, and 20 seconds. Press the shutter button to start taking photos in the set interval. Press the shutter button again to stop the photo-taking process.
Photo Quality
- Photo quality options: High quality, Standard quality, and Economy.
View Angle
- It has Wide/Middle/Narrow view angles. The wider the wide angle, the wider the view.
Gyro Stabilization
- Image stabilization function and anti-shake performance are better.
Code Stream
- It has three streams: high/medium/low.
White Balance
- There are six options: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Underwater. Selecting different modes in different environments will produce a better shooting effect.
Colour
- Five options: normal, black and white, retro, warm tone, cool tone. You can choose a different image colour when shooting.
Face Recognition
- In the photo mode, you can automatically recognize the face and automatically capture the face through the menu settings.
Exposure Compensation
- According to the shooting, too dark can be adjusted up, too bright can be adjusted down.
Language Settings
- Choose the desired language of the device.
Date/Time
- You can manually set the date and time on the device. Setting this is important so that files can have the correct file stamp (EXIF Data). The device will automatically update the date and time after Wi-Fi connection to the APP is enabled.
Format
- Formatting will erase all your stored content. It is strongly recommended that you transfer your files first before doing this.
Fast Record
- The device will automatically start recording when this function is turned on and the camera switches from any state (including power on) to recording mode.
Auto Power-Off
- Auto power-off has four time period options: Off, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes. Auto power-off means that the device automatically shuts down when there is no active recording and no activity is detected at the given time period.
Button Sound
- Used to select whether or not to use camera sounds when pressing buttons. The menu can be set to On or Off.
Screen Saver
- The screen saver has five time-period options: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, and Off. The screen saver means that the device automatically turns off the screen and goes to sleep when no operation is detected.
Light Source Frequency
- You can select between two light-source frequencies: 50Hz and 60Hz, depending on your geographic location and/or requirement.
Device ID
- You can change the device ID number.
Wi-Fi
- You can modify the device’s Wi-Fi name and password.
Default Settings
- Selecting this option will reset all settings of the device to their default settings.
Version
- View version information of the current device.

Micro SD Card

To save videos and photos, you need to use a micro SD card. Please use a memory card that meets the required specifications. During the shooting process, if the space on the memory card is completely filled, the action camera will stop recording, and the display will show “Memory Card Full”.
Note: Be careful when handling the memory cards. Avoid contact with liquids, dust, and small debris. For your files’ safety, turn off your action camera before inserting or removing a memory card. Review the memory card manufacturer’s instructions for use within the appropriate temperature range.

Insert the Micro SD Card

Remove the battery cover, remove the battery, then insert the micro SD card into the card slot, then insert the battery and place the battery cover back on.

Reformat Micro SD Card

Reformatting the micro SD card is essential for optimal performance.
It is recommended to format the card before using it for the first time.
Additionally, periodic formatting is advised to maintain an organized file system.

Caution: Reformatting will erase all files saved on the memory card. Ensure to back up your photos and videos before proceeding.
To reformat the memory card

Scroll up and click on “Settings.”
Navigate to “Format” in the menu.
Confirm the action by selecting “OK.”

Specifications

Product	SJCAM Portable Camera
Model	A20
Chipset	Novatek 96660
Sensor	Sony IMX335
View Angle	110°
Aperture	F2.4
Lens	6G glass
Screen Size	2.33 inches
Input Voltage	3.8V
Input Current	1.3A
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Device Requirements	Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone Above Android 4.1 or

iOS 8.0 Edition

Warranty Conditions

A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase.

The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the product.
Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.).
Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or adaptations to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.

EU Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU and Directive 2011/65/EU amended (EU) 2015/863.

WEEE

This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste per the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU).
Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details.
Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines per national regulations.

Dear customer,

Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the following instructions carefully before first use and keep this user manual for future reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions. If you have any questions or comments about the device, please contact the customer line.