SJ6 Legend - Sports camera SJCAM - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Sports Camera
Model	SJ6 Legend
Video Resolution	4K (24fps, interpolated), 2K (30fps), 1080p (60fps/30fps), 720p (120fps/60fps/30fps), VGA (240fps)
Photo Resolution	Up to 16MP (interpolated)
Image Sensor	12MP (actual)
Lens	166° wide angle
Display	2.0 inch LTPS touchscreen + front LCD
Battery	Removable 1000mAh Li-ion, up to 110 min recording
Memory Card	MicroSD up to 128GB (Class 10 or higher)
Video Format	MP4, MOV (H.264)
Image Format	JPEG (RAW support in still mode)
WiFi	Yes, with SJCAM Zone app
Gyro Stabilization	Yes (3 levels: Off, Low, High)
Waterproof	With included waterproof case (up to 30m)
Remote Control	Optional SJ Smart Remote (RF, up to 10m)
Ports	Mini-USB, MicroHDMI, MicroSD slot
Audio	Built-in microphone and speaker
Dimensions (camera)	5.90 x 4.10 x 2.11 cm (2.32 x 1.61 x 0.83 in)
Weight (camera)	82 g (0.082 kg)
Package Weight	700 g (0.700 kg)
Accessories Included	Waterproof case, USB cable, mounting accessories, manual
Firmware Update	Via SJCAM Zone app or website

Frequently Asked Questions - SJ6 Legend SJCAM

How do I turn the SJCAM SJ6 Legend on and off?

Press and hold the Power/Mode button to turn on. You will hear a beep and see the SJCAM logo. To turn off, press the Power button once.

How do I change the video resolution?

Tap the screen to show the mode icons, then tap the current mode icon (e.g., Video). In the settings menu, select Resolution and choose your desired resolution and frame rate.

How do I connect to the SJCAM Zone app via WiFi?

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Toggles menu, then tap the WiFi icon to enable WiFi. On your phone, connect to the camera's WiFi network, then open the SJCAM Zone app to control and transfer files.

How do I format the memory card?

Go to General Settings by tapping the gear icon, then select Format. This will erase all data on the card. It is recommended to format the card in the camera for best compatibility.

How do I pair the optional SJ Smart Remote?

Swipe down from the top, select Remote Control and choose Remote Control Pairing. Then press the Video and Photo buttons on the remote simultaneously until pairing completes. The remote stays paired unless you unpair it.

What is the maximum memory card capacity supported?

The SJ6 Legend supports microSD cards up to 128GB, Class 10 or higher. Ensure the card is formatted in FAT32.

How do I enable gyro stabilization?

In any video mode, go to the settings menu and find Gyro Sensor. Select On (Low or High) to activate stabilization. A blinking hand icon will appear on the screen when active.

How do I change the language on the camera?

Go to General Settings (gear icon), then select Language and choose from available languages like English, French, German, etc.

How do I update the firmware?

You can update via the SJCAM Zone app when connected to WiFi. Alternatively, download the latest firmware from www.sjcamhd.com/firmware, copy to microSD, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Can I use the SJ6 Legend underwater?

Yes, but only with the included waterproof case. The case is rated to 30 meters. Make sure the case is properly sealed before submerging. The camera itself is not waterproof without the case.

USER MANUAL SJ6 Legend SJCAM

We believe everyone has a dream. Our mission is to make you express yourself, your vision and dreams in order to make them real, and share them with others.

In the last 10 years of experience in Research and Development and Commercialization, we have gained world recognition from customers and retailers, with the ambition to give people the possibility to create, explore and empower their dreams. Having our own factory, controlling the whole production process, and a facility, with more than 500 employees, makes us more versatile and able to reach the market fast, ensuring that the highest quality standards are met. It is all about dreams. Dare to join the SJCAM Revolution.

-SJCAM CEO

SJCAM®

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.sjcamhd.com/firmware.

CAUTION!

1. This is a high-precision product. Do not drop.
2. Do not expose the unit to strong magnetic fields, such as magnets, electrical motors, and machinery that use strong radio waves.
3. Never leave the unit in high temperature areas. Electronics and optics can be damaged under prolonged exposure to heat.
4. Do not submerge the camera without putting it in the included waterproof case.
5. Avoid extended periods of battery charging. Keep it away from children and pets while charging to avoid accidents.

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SJ6 LEGEND SPECIFICATIONS

Model: SJ6 LEGEND

Type: Sports Camera

Type of Camera: 4K (interpolated)

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.264

Video format: MOV,MP4

Video Resolution: 1080P(30fps), 1080P(60fps), 2K (30fps), 4K (24fps),

720P (120fps),720P (30fps),720P (60fps),VGA (240fps)

Video Frame Rate: 120fps,25fps,30FPS,60FPS

Image Format: JPEG

Audio System: Built-in microphone/speaker

WIFI: Yes

Gravity sensor: Yes

Language: Czech,Danish,English,French,German,Hungarian,Italian,Japanese,Korean,

Polski,Portuguese,Romanian,Russian,Simplified Chinese,Slovak,Spanish,Traditional Chinese

50Hz,60Hz

Product size (L x W x H): 5.90 x 4.10 x 2.11 cm / 2.32 x 1.61 x 0.83 inches

Package size (L x W x H): 25.00 x 13.10 x 6.40 cm / 9.9 x 5.2 x 2.5 inches

Product weight: 0.082 kg

Package weight: 0.700 kg

SJCAM SJCAM

Gray-scale icon set with camera, battery, power button, video camera, and film reel symbols (no text or labels)

PARTS OF YOUR CAMERA

Shutter/OK Button Power Button Status LEDs Settings Button Front LCD Battery Door (bottom) Anti-LCD Lens Status LED Shutter/OK Button 2.0" Touchscreen Speaker Microphone Hole MicroHDMI Port Mini-USB Port MicroSD Card Slot

SJCAM SJ6 LEGEND

SJ SMART REMOTE (Optional)

WIFI On/Off Switch

Burst Shot Button

Record Video Start/Stop

Close-up of a black smartwatch with red indicator lights and sensor icons on the front panel (no readable text or symbols)

Camera-Off Button

Shutter Button

To pair your remote to your LEGEND: Swipe down from the top > Select Remote Control choose "Remote Control Pairing". A picture instruction will appear. Press the Video and the Photo buttons on the Remote simultaneously. "Pairing Completion ID" will show

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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-Of-Sight.

The battery on your Remote will last you a long time as it only uses power when you press any of the buttons.

The remote is powered with a Lithium CR2032 button-cell battery.

SJCAVM

Hand holding a black remote control with a small display (no visible text or symbols)

Removing the SJ6 from the Waterproof Case.

Diagram showing five labeled mechanical components with red arrows indicating motion or assembly steps

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.

Charging your camera using the MiniUSB cable.

MiniUSB Cable

Plug the MiniUSB cable to the slot on the side of the camera as indicated above, and the other end to a USB wall charger with an output of 5V 1A, or plug it to a computer.

Removing the battery.

Three labeled electronic devices with red arrows indicating rotation or movement, numbered 1 to 3.

Remove your battery by sliding the lock at the bottom of the camera to release the compartment door. Pull the battery out by the flap, plug it to an External Dual Charger Accessory (not shown, sold separately).

Powering ON/OFF your SJ6 Inserting / Removing

Exterior view of a black SJBLEGEND camera with a red arrow pointing to it, showing no visible text or symbols on the device itself.

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.

Memory Cards

Class 10 or higher Micro SD card.

Insert a MicroSD card as shown in the illustration above, with the label facing the front of the SJ6, until it clicks into place. To remove, just push it in gently and the card will eject.

To make sure you do not lose any data, NOTE: only remove or insert your card while the camera is turned completely off.

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.

Status Indicator Lights

Red and Blue lights will indicate the status of the camera operation.

Go to Playback Mode

Tap this icon to go to the camera's gallery and view the videos and photos you have recorded.

00:00:00 | 02:06:16

Video 108.460/W

Battery Level Indicator

Displays approximate power left on the battery. Battery blinks when almost empty.

Gyro Stabilization (On)

An indicator showing that the Gyro Sensor is active. Will not show when turned off.

Zoom Controls

Tap the (+) or (-) magnifying glass icons to change the digital zoom factor.

Go to Settings

Tap this icon to make changes to the setting for the selected mode, or for General options.

NOTE:

The SJ6 LEGEND uses an LCD that is backlit. The screen is only meant as a visual guide for composition, and will not show exposure configurations that you set.

Mode in use

Resolution/Framerate

Tap/Swipe Up to show other Mode options.

The Main Screen has many nested menus available by tapping or swiping.

You can also hide all the icons on screen to use the viewfinder without the onscreen icons and indicator labels by tapping anywhere in the middle.

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The Toggles Screen

Four white circular icons representing Wi-Fi, app, drone, and lock symbols on a dark background (no text or labels)

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.

Lock Screen Toggle

Disables the touchscreen and buttons cannot be accessed. Touch the LCD to show the Unlock screen.

Swipe Up to return to Main Screen

Swipe this up to hide the Toggles Screen

Slide the Key icon to the Lock to open.

To get here, swipe from the top.

The Playback Screen

Elapsed Time File Number / Total Visual indicator that you are in Playback mode. Shows amount of battery charge left. Tap or swipe to get to the previous file. Tap or swipe to get to the next file. Tap to exit Playback Mode and return to Main Screen.

Battery Level IndicatorPlayback Icon

Go to Next FileGo to previous file

Delete Current FileReturn to Main Screen

Tap to delete the file currently shown on screen.

To get here, tap this.

File Resolution

The Modes Screen

Video VideoLapse Slow Rec Still Photolapse Burst Mode Video + photo Car Mode Underwater

Exit to Main Screen

Tap this X icon to exit.

To get here, tap this, or swipe up.

Video

Mode for recording videos.

VideoLapse

Timelapse photography stitched on-cam to produce a video.

Slow Rec

For recording video in slow motion.

Still

PhotoLapse

Burst Mode

Swipe DOWN to access Video+Photo, Car, and Underwater Modes.

Video+ photo

Still photograph mode.

A series of still photos for creating timelapse. Each photo will have its own file.

Fast multiple succession of snapshots, choose the number of photos desired (Max: 10).

Car Mode

For recording video while a sequence of photos are taken at a set interval.

Underwater

Automatically starts the camera and begins recording once the engine is started (Car Charger Cable Accessory required).

Adds a tinge of red to photos or videos to eliminate the need for a red-filter when using the camera underwater. [Swipe Left or Right to switch from Photo to Video]

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

Tap the icon to go to the General Settings. Changes you make will reflect on all modes.

Exit to Main Screen

Tap this X icon to exit.

Resolution Loop Recording FOV WDR

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.

Once set, the settings will be the same for that particular Mode every time you go back until you change it again.

To get here, tap this.

Scroll UP for more options

Each Mode has its own set of options. Familiarize yourself with each mode and its accompanying menu.

The Front Screen

Current Mode Icon

Icon will show what mode you are currently in. The options will vary depending on the mode.

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.

108060

00:00:00

17:20:43

Current Resolution / Frame Rate

Will display the set resolution size and the accompanying frames per second.

Elapsed Time / Shots Taken

Shows the length of time you are recording. Or the number of images that are stored.

Battery Status Indicator

Displays approximate power left on the battery. Battery blinks when almost empty.

The SJ6 LEGEND is the first SJCAM that implements a front LCD display. It gives the user additional information than just having LEDs that light up as indicators.

Resolution

Loop Recording

FOV

Low Light Mode

WDR

Cyro Sensor

Audio

Volume

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Bitpass

Double File

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

EV

Measuring

Disortion Correction

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.

Note: FPS (Frames Per Second) is part of the options in video resolution: The higher the FPS, the more images will be displayed per second, and the smoother the movement in the video is, at the expense of filesize.

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.

FOV > Field Of View / Field Of Vision (also known as "Focal Length") The higher the setting, the wider the angle of the recorded scene becomes.

LOW LIGHT MODE: When on, the image sensor will compensate for low lighting conditions, at the expense of framecount (doubled-frames). Turning the feature off retains the current set exposure and lock to the selected framerate (FPS) regardless of lighting conditions.

WDR > Automatically adjusts the range of brightness-to-darkness that the camera will record. When turned on, it will help balance your pictures by adjusting the contrasts. Many scenes do not require WDR to be activated, use according to your preference.

GYRO SENSOR ; Enables active video-stabilization to eliminate camera shake. 3 settings available: Off, Low, and High.

AUDIO > Enable or disable recording of sound together with your video.

VOLUME > Adjusts how sensitive your camera's microphone becomes. Settings for how soft or how loud sound is recorded with your video.

TIME STAMP > When enabled, will display the date and time of your recording.

1 Video

A visual explanation of Field Of View (FOV)

AVIOR MEEAN WIZE

Resolution

Loop Recording

FOV

Low Light Mode

WDR

Cyro Sensor

Audio

Volume

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Bitrace

Double File

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

EV

Metering

Disortion Correction

VIDEO 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.

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.

WHITE BALANCE > Adjusts the color temperature of the snapshot/recording to compensate for ambient lighting.

COLOR > You are given 5 preset choices: Normal, B&W (Black and White), Retro (aka: "Sepia tone"), Warm (slight reddish hue), and Cool (slight bluish hue).

EV > Exposure Value - Changing EV compensates for the amount of light that is allowed in. You can change this value to a lower setting if the scene is too bright, to compensate. Or higher, if it is too dark, but still depends on your desired effect. A higher EV will take longer for a photo to be taken, and will add blur to videos as each frame takes longer to expose.

METERING > Prioritizes the brightness level of specific parts of the scene depending on the Metering Mode that is used: Average, Center Weighted, or Spot.

DISTORTION CORRECTION: Since the lens of your action camera has a very wide FOV (Field of View), your camera will try to fit everything in, and will result in the center appearing to be distorted or bulging. When on, this feature will straighten the image.

Video 2

A visual explanation of how Distortion Correction works.

UPPROMAN CONTROL ON

OFF

Video Lapse

Exposure Time

Resolution

Loop Recording

FOV

Low Light Mode

WDR

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Double File

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

HV

Metering

Distortion Correction

VIDEOLAPSE OPTIONS

VIDEO LAPSE > Sets the time interval between shots.

EXPOSURE TIME > Sets how long the sensor collects light through the lens.

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.

Note: FPS (Frames Per Second) is part of the options in video resolution: The higher the FPS, the more images will be displayed per second, and the smoother the movement in the video is, at the expense of filesize.

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.

FOV > Field Of View / Field Of Vision (also known as "Focal Length") The higher the setting, the wider the angle of the recorded scene becomes.

LOW LIGHT MODE: When on, the image sensor will compensate for low lighting conditions, at the expense of framecount (doubled-frames). Turning the feature off retains the current set exposure and lock to the selected framerate (FPS) regardless of lighting conditions.

WDR > Automatically adjusts the range of brightness-to-darkness that the camera will record. When turned on, it will help balance your pictures by adjusting the contrasts. Many scenes do not require WDR to be activated, use according to your preference.

TIME STAMP > When enabled, will display the date and time of your recording.

VIDEO FILE FORMAT > Choose between .MOV or .MP4. If you are unsure which to use, choose MP4, as it is more commonly used.

1 VideoLapse

Video Lipsc

Exposure Time

Resolution

Loop Recording

FOV

Low Light Mode

WDR

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Double File

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

EV

Metering

Distortion Correction

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.

WHITE BALANCE > Adjusts the color temperature of the snapshot/recording to compensate for ambient lighting.

COLOR > You are given 5 preset choices: Normal, B&W (Black and White), Retro (aka: "Sepia tone"), Warm (slight reddish hue), and Cool (slight bluish hue).

EV > Exposure Value - Changing EV compensates for the amount of light that is allowed in. You can change this value to a lower setting if the scene is too bright, to compensate. Or higher, if it is too dark, but still depends on your desired effect. A higher EV will take longer for a photo to be taken, and will add blur to videos as each frame takes longer to expose.

METERING > Prioritizes the brightness level of specific parts of the scene depending on the Metering Mode that is used: Average, Center Weighted, or Spot.

DISTORTION CORRECTION > Since the lens of your action camera has a very wide FOV (Field of View), your camera will try to fit everything in, and will result in the center appearing to be distorted or bulging. When on, this feature will straighten the image.

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Slow Motion

Loop Recording

FOV

Low Light Mode

WDR

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Double File

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

LV

Metering

Distortion Correction

SLOW REC OPTIONS

SLOW MOTION > Sets the speed of the video recording.

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.

FOV > Field Of View / Field Of Vision (also known as "Focal Length") The higher the setting, the wider the angle of the recorded scene becomes.

LOW LIGHT MODE: When on, the image sensor will compensate for low lighting conditions, at the expense of framecount (doubled-frames). Turning the feature off retains the current set exposure and lock to the selected framerate (FPS) regardless of lighting conditions.

WDR > Automatically adjusts the range of brightness-to-darkness that the camera will record. When turned on, it will help balance your pictures by adjusting the contrasts. Many scenes do not require WDR to be activated, use according to your preference.

TIME STAMP > When enabled, will display the date and time of your recording.

VIDEO FILE FORMAT > Choose between .MOV or .MP4. If you are unsure which to use, choose MP4, as it is more commonly used.

Slow Rec File Edit View Help

Slow Motion

Loop Recording

FOV

Low Light Mode

WDR

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Double File

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

EV

Maturing

Distortion Correction

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.

WHITE BALANCE > Adjusts the color temperature of the snapshot/recording to compensate for ambient lighting.

COLOR > You are given 5 preset choices: Normal, B&W (Black and White), Retro (aka: "Sepia tone"), Warm (slight reddish hue), and Cool (slight bluish hue).

EV > Exposure Value - Changing EV compensates for the amount of light that is allowed in. You can change this value to a lower setting if the scene is too bright, to compensate. Or higher, if it is too dark, but still depends on your desired effect. A higher EV will take longer for a photo to be taken, and will add blur to videos as each frame takes longer to expose.

METERING > Prioritizes the brightness level of specific parts of the scene depending on the Metering Mode that is used: Average, Center Weighted, or Spot.

DISTORTION CORRECTION > Since the lens of your action camera has a very wide FOV (Field of View), your camera will try to fit everything in, and will result in the center appearing to be distorted or bulging.

Slow Rec File Edit View Help

	Image Size
	Exposure Time
	Delay Capture
	Quality
	Sharpness
	White Balance
	Color
	ISO
	EV
	Midrange
	RAW
	Gym Senior
	POW
	WORK
	Distortion Coriolus
	Time Jump

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.

DELAY CAPTURE > Sets a delay timer to trigger the shutter at the set number of seconds.

QUALITY > Refers to how much compression the output image will have. The higher the setting the bigger the file is, and will contain more detail.

SHARPNESS > Changing the sharpness setting will make your images either crisper or smoother, adjust according to your preference.

WHITE BALANCE > Adjusts the color temperature of the snapshot/recording to compensate for ambient lighting.

COLOR > You are given 5 preset choices: Normal, B&W (Black and White), Retro (aka: "Sepia tone"), Warm (slight reddish hue), and Cool (slight bluish hue).

ISO > Sets the image sensor's sensitivity to light. Choose "Auto" on your camera if you are not familiar with this setting. Depending on the lighting conditions, use the lowest ISO whenever possible, as higher settings will introduce more noise while pixel sensitivity also goes up. Adjust depending on your preference.

EV > Exposure Value - Changing EV compensates for the amount of light that is allowed in. You can change this value to a lower setting if the scene is too bright, to compensate. Or higher, if it is too dark, but still depends on your desired effect. A higher EV will take longer for a photo to be taken, and will add blur to videos as each frame takes longer to expose.

Video Still 1

EV works by controlling how much light is allowed in.

BRIGHTER Exposure Value DARKER

Image Size

Exposure Time

Delay Capture

Quality

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

ISO

EV

Metering

RAW

Gyro Sensor

HOV

WDR

Distortion Correction

Time Stamp

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.

GYRO SENSOR > Enables active image-stabilization to eliminate camera shake.

FOV > Field Of View / Field Of Vision (also known as "Focal Length") The higher the setting, the wider the angle of the recorded scene becomes.

WDR > Automatically adjusts the range of brightness-to-darkness that the camera will record. When turned on, it will help balance your pictures by adjusting the contrasts.

DISTORTION CORRECTION > Since the lens of your action camera has a very wide FOV (Field of View), your camera will try to fit everything in, and will result in the center appearing to be distorted or bulging. This feature will straighten the image.

TIME STAMP > When enabled, will display the date and time of your recording.

Video Still 2

METERING MODES

AVERAGE Meters the whole scene's lighting.

CENTER Meters the middle part of the frame.

SPOT
Meters only a very small portion of the center of the scene.

☒	Photolapse Time
☒	Exposure Time
	Image Size
	Quality
	Sharpness
	White Balance
	Color
	ISO
	EV
	Metering
	RAW
	Cyro Sensor
	FOV
	WOR
	Distortion Correction
	Time Stamp

PHOTOLAPSE OPTIONS

PHOTOLAPSE TIME > Sets the interval between shots.

EXPOSURE TIME > Sets how long the sensor collects light through the lens.

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.

QUALITY > Refers to how much compression the output image will have. The higher the setting the bigger the file is, and will contain more detail.

SHARPNESS > Changing the sharpness setting will make your images either crisper or smoother, adjust according to your preference.

WHITE BALANCE > Adjusts the color temperature of the snapshot/recording to compensate for ambient lighting.

COLOR > You are given 5 preset choices: Normal, B&W (Black and White), Retro (aka: "Sepia tone"), Warm (slight reddish hue), and Cool (slight bluish hue).

ISO > Sets the image sensor's sensitivity to light. Choose "Auto" on your camera if you are not familiar with this setting. Depending on the lighting conditions, use the lowest ISO whenever possible, as higher settings will introduce more noise while pixel sensitivity also goes up. Adjust depending on your preference.

EV > Exposure Value - Changing EV compensates for the amount of light that is allowed in. You can change this value to a lower setting if the scene is too bright, to compensate. Or higher, if it is too dark, but still depends on your desired effect. A higher EV will take longer for a photo to be taken, and will add blur to videos as each frame takes longer to expose.

Image Size

Exposure Time

Delay Capture

Quality

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

ISO

EV

Metering

RAW

Gyro Sensor

HOV

WOR

Distortion Correction

Time Stamp

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.

GYRO SENSOR > Enables active image-stabilization to eliminate camera shake.

FOV > Field Of View / Field Of Vision (also known as "Focal Length") The higher the setting, the wider the angle of the recorded scene becomes.

WDR > Automatically adjusts the range of brightness-to-darkness that the camera will record. When turned on, it will help balance your pictures by adjusting the contrasts.

DISTORTION CORRECTION > Since the lens of your action camera has a very wide FOV (Field of View), your camera will try to fit everything in, and will result in the center appearing to be distorted or bulging. When on, this feature will straighten the image

TIME STAMP > When enabled, w l display the date and time of your recording.

Burst Mode

Image Size

Quality

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

ISO

EV

Metering

Cyto-Sensor

IOV

WOR

Distortion Correction

Time Stamp

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.

QUALITY > Refers to how much compression the output image will have. The higher the setting the bigger the file is, and will contain more detail.

SHARPNESS > Changing the sharpness setting will make your images either crisper or smoother, adjust according to your preference.

WHITE BALANCE > Adjusts the color temperature of the snapshot/recording to compensate for ambient lighting.

COLOR > You are given 5 preset choices: Normal, B&W (Black and White), Retro (aka: "Sepia tone"), Warm (slight reddish hue), and Cool (slight bluish hue).

ISO > Sets the image sensor's sensitivity to light. Choose "Auto" on your camera if you are not familiar with this setting. Depending on the lighting conditions, use the lowest ISO whenever possible, as higher settings will introduce more noise while pixel sensitivity also goes up. Adjust depending on your preference.

EV > Exposure Value - Changing EV compensates for the amount of light that is allowed in. You can change this value to a lower setting if the scene is too bright, to compensate. Or higher, if it is too dark, but still depends on your desired effect. A higher EV will take longer for a photo to be taken, and will add blur to videos as each frame takes longer to expose.

Burst Mode

Burst Mode

Image Size

Quality

Sharpness

Why Balance

Color

ISO

EV

Metering

Gyro Sensor

FOV

WOR

Distortion Correction

Time Stamp

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.

FOV > Field Of View / Field Of Vision (also known as "Focal Length") The higher the setting, the wider the angle of the recorded scene becomes.

WDR > Automatically adjusts the range of brightness-to-darkness that the camera will record. When turned on, it will help balance your pictures by adjusting the contrasts.

DISTORTION CORRECTION > Since the lens of your action camera has a very wide FOV (Field of View), your camera will try to fit everything in, and will result in the center appearing to be distorted or bulging. When on, this feature will straighten the image.

TIME STAMP > When enabled, will display the date and time of your recording.

Burst Mode

Photo Lapse Time

Resolution

Loop Recording

TOV

Low Light Mode

WDR

Gyro Sensor

Audio

Volume

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Bit Rate

Double File

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

EV

Metering

Distortion Correction

VIDEO+PHOTO OPTIONS

PHOTOLAPSE TIME > Sets the interval between shots.

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. Note: FPS (Frames Per Second) is part of the options in video resolution: The higher the FPS, the more images will be displayed per second, and the smoother the movement in the video is, at the expense of filesize.

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.

FOV > Field Of View / Field Of Vision (also known as "Focal Length") The higher the setting, the wider the angle of the recorded scene becomes.

LOW LIGHT MODE: When on, the image sensor will compensate for low lighting conditions, at the expense of framecount (doubled-frames). Turning the feature off retains the current set exposure and lock to the selected framerate (FPS) regardless of lighting conditions.

WDR > Automatically adjusts the range of brightness-to-darkness that the camera will record. When turned on, it will help balance your pictures by adjusting the contrasts. Many scenes do not require WDR to be activated, use according to your preference.

GYRO SENSOR > Enables active video-stabilization to eliminate shake.

AUDIO > Enable or disable recording of sound together with your video.

VOLUME > Adjusts how sensitive your camera's microphone becomes. Settings for how soft or how loud sound is recorded together with your video.

TIME STAMP > When enabled, will display the date and time of your recording.

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DIGITAL ZOOM

You can zoom in and out of your scene by tapping the zoom controls on the main screen. Note that this is a digital zoom, and only performs a crop of the actual image.

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Two birds in flight, one with a magnifying glass icon and the other labeled 'ZOOM OUT' (no other text or symbols)

Photo Lapse Time

Resolution

Loop Recording

TOV

WDR

Cyro Sensor

Audio

Volume

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Bit Rate

Double File

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

EV

Metering

Distortion Correction

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.

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.

WHITE BALANCE > Adjusts the color temperature of the snapshot/recording to compensate for ambient lighting.

COLOR > You are given 5 preset choices: Normal, B&W (Black and White), Retro (aka: "Sepia tone"), Warm (slight reddish hue), and Cool (slight bluish hue).

EV > Exposure Value - Changing EV compensates for the amount of light that is allowed in. You can change this value to a lower setting if the scene is too bright to compensate. You may set the EV higher if the scene is too dark, but still depends on your desired effect. A higher EV will take longer for a photo to be taken, and will add blur to videos as each frame takes longer to expose.

METERING > Prioritizes the brightness level of specific parts of the scene depending on the Metering Mode that is used: Average, Center Weighted, or Spot.

DISTORTION CORRECTION: Since the lens of your action camera has a very wide FOV (Field of View), your camera will try to fit everything in, and will result in the center appearing to be distorted or bulging. When on, this feature will straighten the image.

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TIP: For a more stable video or photo, turn on the Gyro Sensor. You will know if it's active when you see a blinking hand on the upper right hand of the Display.

Resolution

Loop Recording

FOV

Low Light Mode

WDR

Cyro Sensor

Audio

Volume

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Bitrac

Double File

Sharpress

White Balance

Color

EV

Mooring

Distortion Correction

CAR 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.

Note: FPS (Frames Per Second) is part of the options in video resolution: The higher the FPS, the more images will be displayed per second, and the smoother the movement in the video is, at the expense of filesize.

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.

FOV > Field Of View / Field Of Vision (also known as "Focal Length") The higher the setting, the wider the angle of the recorded scene becomes.

LOW LIGHT MODE: When on, the image sensor will compensate for low lighting conditions, at the expense of framecount (doubled-frames). Turning the feature off retains the current set exposure and lock to the selected framerate (FPS) regardless of lighting conditions.

WDR > Automatically adjusts the range of brightness-to-darkness that the camera will record. When turned on, it will help balance your pictures by adjusting the contrasts. Many scenes do not require WDR to be activated, use according to your preference.

GYRO SENSOR ; Enables active video-stabilization to eliminate camera shake. 3 settings available: Off, Low, and High.

AUDIO > Enable or disable recording of sound together with your video.

VOLUME > Adjusts how sensitive your camera's microphone becomes. Settings for how soft or how loud sound is recorded together with your video.

TIME STAMP > When enabled, will display the date and time of your recording.

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CAUTION: When using your camera as a dashcam, use a car charger cable and remove the internal battery to avoid overcharging/overheating.

WARNING: Operating your camera while driving a vehicle is potentially dangerous. It is strongly advised to set up your camera before your trip.

Resolution

Loop Recording

ROV

Low Light Mode

WDR

Cyro Sensor

Audio

Volume

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Bitrace

Double File

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

EV

Metering

Disortion Correction

CAR 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.

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.

WHITE BALANCE > Adjusts the color temperature of the snapshot/recording to compensate for ambient lighting.

COLOR > You are given 5 preset choices: Normal, B&W (Black and White), Retro (aka: "Sepia tone"), Warm (slight reddish hue), and Cool (slight bluish hue).

EV > Exposure Value - Changing EV compensates for the amount of light that is allowed in. You can change this value to a lower setting if the scene is too bright, to compensate. Or higher, if it is too dark, but still depends on your desired effect. A higher EV will take longer for a photo to be taken, and will add blur to videos as each frame takes longer to expose.

METERING > Prioritizes the brightness level of specific parts of the scene depending on the Metering Mode that is used: Average, Center Weighted, or Spot.

DISTORTION CORRECTION: Since the lens of your action camera has a very wide FOV (Field of View), your camera will try to fit everything in, and will result in the center appearing to be distorted or bulging. When on, this feature will straighten the image.

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CAUTION: When using your camera as a dashcam, use a car charger cable and remove the internal battery to avoid overcharging/overheating.

WARNING

Operating your camera

while driving a vehicle is

potentially dangerous. It is strongly advised to set up your camera before your trip.

Resolution

Loop Recording

FOV

Low Light Mode

WDR

Cyro Sensor

Audio

Volume

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Bitrace

Double File

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

EV

Measuring

Disortion Correction

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.

Note: FPS (Frames Per Second) is part of the options in video resolution: The higher the FPS, the more images will be displayed per second, and the smoother the movement in the video is, at the expense of filesize.

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.

FOV > Field Of View / Field Of Vision (also known as "Focal Length") The higher the setting, the wider the angle of the recorded scene becomes.

LOW LIGHT MODE: When on, the image sensor will compensate for low lighting conditions, at the expense of framecount (doubled-frames). Turning the feature off retains the current set exposure and lock to the selected framerate (FPS) regardless of lighting conditions.

WDR > Automatically adjusts the range of brightness-to-darkness that the camera will record. When turned on, it will help balance your pictures by adjusting the contrasts. Many scenes do not require WDR to be activated, use according to your preference.

GYRO SENSOR ; Enables active video-stabilization to eliminate camera shake. 3 settings available: Off, Low, and High.

AUDIO > Enable or disable recording of sound together with your video.

VOLUME > Adjusts how sensitive your camera's microphone becomes. Settings for how soft or how loud sound is recorded with your video.

TIME STAMP > When enabled, will display the date and time of your recording.

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Resolution

Loop Recording

RDY

Low-Light Mode

WDR

Cyro Sensor

Audio

Volume

Time Stamp

Video File Format

Bitrac

Double File

Power On Record

Sharpness

White Balance

Color

EV

Measuring

Distortion Correction

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.

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.

WHITE BALANCE > Adjusts the color temperature of the snapshot/recording to compensate for ambient lighting.

COLOR > You are given 5 preset choices: Normal, B&W (Black and White), Retro (aka: "Sepia tone"), Warm (slight reddish hue), and Cool (slight bluish hue).

EV > Exposure Value - Changing EV compensates for the amount of light that is allowed in. You can change this value to a lower setting if the scene is too bright, to compensate. Or higher, if it is too dark, but still depends on your desired effect. A higher EV will take longer for a photo to be taken, and will add blur to videos as each frame takes longer to expose.

METERING > Prioritizes the brightness level of specific parts of the scene depending on the Metering Mode that is used: Average, Center Weighted, or Spot.

DISTORTION CORRECTION : Since the lens of your action camera has a very wide FOV (Field of View), your camera will try to fit everything in, and will result in the center appearing to be distorted or bulging. When on, this feature will straighten the image.

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Language

Date/Time

Format

FPV

TV Mode

Fast Record

Quickly Photo

Small Screen Display

Auto Power OT

Keypad Fonte

Light Set

Screen covers

Frequency

Balance

LOGO Mathematic

Power On Mode

Default Setting

Version

GENERAL SETTINGS

LANGUAGE > Options for system language.

DATE/TIME > Make adjustments to the camera's system date and time.

FORMAT > Completely erases everything on the memory card then sets it up as a new drive (in FAT32 filing system).

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. The color encoding and Framerate for video recording. Users in the US and Asia use NTSC (60Hz), most other countries use PAL (50Hz) and is the camera's default. Please check what you use in your country.

FAST RECORD > Recording starts immediately when the device is powered on.

QUICKLY PHOTO > Camera immediately takes a snapshot when powered on.

SMALL SCREEN DISPLAY > Option to turn off front LCD (Not available on AIR model)

AUTO POWER OFF > Automatically turns the camera off at a preset time. Works only if the camera is on standby and not recording.

KEYPAD TONE > Beep sound when navigating and selecting items on camera. Best for outdoor use.

LIGHTSET > To change the number of LED status-indicator lights that are active.

Navigating the menus using the SJ6 Legend buttons

You may access, select, and activate items on the menus without using the touchscreen by using these buttons :

Select / OK Short Press: Mode Select Short Press (in menu); Move down. Go to Menu / General Settings

Language

Osc/Time

Formal

FPV

TV Mode

Power On Record

Auto Power Off

Keypad Tone

Light Set

Screensavers

Frequency

Rotate

LOGO Watermark

Power On Mode

Default Setting

Version

GENERAL SETTINGS

SCREENSAVERS > Options for how long the LCD display stays on.

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.

ROTATE > Flips the recording 180-degrees. Turn this on when mounting the camera in an upside-down position.

LOGO WATERMARK >Adds the SJCAM logo at the bottom of your recording.

POWER ON MODE > When set, the camera will automatically start in the selected mode, and ready for shutter or recording start command.

DEFAULT SETTING > Restores the camera unit to its current firmware defaults.

VERSION > Display current firmware version and version date. Latest version is capable of being automatically updated using the SJCAM Zone app.

POWER-RELATED TIPS

• You can turn off the front screen if you are not using it.
• Set the Auto Power Off to 3 minutes to get the most out of your battery's charge. If no activity is detected within this period, your camera will power off
• Turn on Screensaver and set it to the shortest possible time. Configure the lightset so you know if you're recording or not.
• Plan your video recordings ahead to minimize long recording times.
• When recording, avoid constant checking of the LCD to see if the camera is running. LCDs use up a lot of battery power. Use the indicator lights instead to know the status.
• Your camera uses a Lithium battery, you can charge it even if you only used half the capacity.
• Get a charger and spare battery, it relieves your current battery from stresses of constant usage.

FILE MANAGEMENT

You can transfer files from your camera by using any of these 4 methods,

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)

1. Via WIFI through the SJCAM Zone App:

a> Connect your camera to your phone: Device Settings>Wifi>Choose your camera
b> Go to the app, tap the Gallery icon, then download the files you wish to transfer by tapping the Down arrow icon next to each file

1. By using a microSD card adaptor:

a> Power off your camera and remove the microSD card.
b) Insert it to a card adaptor and plug it to your computer.
c> Your card will show as a drive on your File Manager.
d> When you're done transferring files, right-click the drive > choose "Eject" before removing the card from your computer.

1. By transferring the microSD card to your smartphone with removable storage:

a> Power off your camera and remove the microSD card;
b> Insert the microSD to your mobile device; your microSD card will show up as a drive on your mobile device's file manager;
c> Transfer the files you choose to your mobile device;
d, When you're done, "eject" the microSD card by choosing "Unmount"

Optional: Format the microSD card on your camera to remove files added by your mobile device.

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