A20 - Sports camera SJCAM - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Sports camera
Model	A20
Chipset	Novatek 96658
Sensor	Sony IMX323
View Angle	140°
Aperture	F2.5
Lens	6G
Screen Size	2.0 inches
Input Voltage	3.8V
Input Current	1.3A
Wi-Fi Standard	802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Operating System Compatibility	Android 4.1+ and iOS 8.0+
Video Resolution	1080P 30fps, 720P 30fps, WVGA 30fps, VGA 640x480
Photo Resolution	12M, 10M, 8M, 5M, 3M
Burst Mode	3 or 5 photos
Video Lapse Interval	1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min
Loop Recording	Off, 3min, 5min, 10min
Motion Detection	On/Off
Infrared Night Vision	Auto/Manual
Laser Light	Yes
Memory Card	microSD (not included)
Dimensions (approx.)	60 x 40 x 30 mm
Weight (approx.)	100 g
Battery Type	Lithium-ion, 3.8V
Fast Record	Yes

Frequently Asked Questions - A20 SJCAM

How to turn the camera on or off?

Long press the power button for 2 seconds to power on or off.

How to start recording a video?

Switch to Recording mode and single press the shooting button to start. Press again to stop.

How to take a photo?

Switch to Photo mode and single press the shooting button to capture.

How to use the infrared night vision?

Press the infrared button to toggle between Auto and Manual modes.

How to connect the camera to WiFi?

Go to Settings > WiFi, enable it, and change SSID/password if desired. Connect your phone to the camera's network and use the SJCAM app.

What type of memory card does the camera support?

The camera supports microSD cards. It is recommended to format the card before first use.

How to lock a video during recording?

While recording, single press the power button. A lock icon appears, marking the video as protected from accidental deletion.

How to set loop recording?

In Settings, select Loop Recording and choose 3min, 5min, 10min, or Off.

How to view recorded files?

Enter Playback mode from the menu. Use touch gestures or buttons to browse and play videos or photos.

How to reset the camera to factory settings?

Go to Settings > Default and confirm to restore all default settings.

USER MANUAL A20 SJCAM

Function keys overview:

Power button	Single press	1. Standby status, single press to call out the mode menu.
		2. Menu settings, single press to re.
		3. REC mode, single press to playback.
		4. While recording, single press this button to lock the video.
	Long press Long press for 2s to power on/off.
Shooting button	Single press	1. Recoring mode, single press to start/stop recording .
		2. Photo mode, single press to take photo.
		3. Menu settings, single press to confirm.
	Long press Menu settings, long press to start one-key recording.
Laser light button	Single press	1. tandby or recording mode, single press to turn on/off laser light.
		2. Menu setting, single press to go up.
In frared button	Single press	1. Manual infrared mode, to turn on/off infrared mode.
		2. Menu setting, single press to go down.
USB ( ion)	Data transmission, charging port.

Touching gestures:

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Click

Standby,Show/hide the status bar. Menu state,Open/select the corresponding settings.

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Slide left&right

Standby state, Switch the shooting mode.

Playback, Page turning.

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Slide down

Standby state, Turn on WiFi / Remote / Lock screen / Power off / Shortcut / Menu state.

Sliding options box.

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Slide up

Standby state, Turn on mode menu. Menu state, Sliding options box.

Basic operation:

•Power on/off(fI GURE 1)

Long press the power button for 2s to boot into the standby interface.

Long press power button to turn off.

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- Mode switch(FIGURE 2)

Standby state, slide up or click the " 🔊" icon to call out the mode menu, then slide up/down to browse the options.

Select the shooting mode icon, click and get into this mode.

• Infrared night vision light(FIGURE 3)

Turn on to meet the demand of shooting in darkness, select the IR CUT to choose the automatic/manual infrared night vision light state.

Auto mode, equipment will automatically turn on/off the infrared night vision light by ligh & dark conditions.

Manual setting, single press the button to turn on/off infrared mode.

•Laser light(FIGURE 4)

Standby state or recording state, single press to turn on/off the laser light.

•Video lock

While recording, single press the power button and there will be a " 🔊" icon on screen, it means this video been locked and cannot be deleted with this device, only to format the card or connect computer to delete it.

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Shooting mode:

Recording

Switch to recording mode, single press the shooting button (FIGURE 5), while see red dots flashing on screen then camera recording well. Re-click the shooting button to stop recording.

Photo

Switch to photo mode, single press the shooting button (FIGURE 5), there is a "click" voice that is taking pictures and save the photo.

Burst mode

Switch to burst mode, single press the shooting button (FIGURE 5), there is several "click" voices and continuous taking photos.

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Voice recording

Switch to Voice recording mode, single press the shooting button, the microphone icon on screen will become red then voice recording runs well, re-click the shooting button to stop voice recording.

Playback

Select the Playback in Menu settings to enter the play back interface of photos and videos.

View photo/video: Use buttons/touching gestures to view the selected file at Playback interface.

View the voice recording: Single press power button(Voice recording mode) to enter Playback, use buttons/touching gestures to play the selected file.

Video Lapse

Switch to Video Lapse, single press the shooting button, red dot flashing on screen then videorecording well, reclick to stop recording.

Car Mode

Switch to car mode, turn on it before power off, device will automatically power on & recording while connect to charger.

Menu settings:

Click the " "icon or sliding upwards at standby state to call out mode menu, slide it and select " "icon then enter the menu interface.

(Also can set the model parameters by entering the Settings menu in different shooting mode)

Sliding to select the parameter options which need to be modified, click and choose the appropriate parameters.

Click Return key to back to standby interface after setting over.

1.deo Resolution

Video resolution include four options - "1080P 30fps, 720P 30fps, WVGA 30fps, VGA 640* 480". The larger the value, the larger the resolution, and the larger the file size, recording time will be shorter with the same size of storage and electricity; smaller number will get opposite result.

1. Photo Size

Photo size include five options: "12M, 10M, 8M, 5M, 3M", respectively representing 12Megapixels to 3Megapixels. The larger the value, the larger the resolution, and the larger the file size; smaller number will get opposite result.

1. Voice recording time

Voice recording time include three options--"3mins,5mins and 10mins", different option to different voice recording time.

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4.urst Mode

Burst mode include two options--"3 photos and 5 photos", single press the shooting button to get multiple photos.

5.Video Lapse

Video lapse include six options--"1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 1min", choose different time interval to creat video.

6. Loop Recording

Loop Recording include four options--" Off, 3mins, 5mins, 10mins",select this option, the device will continuously record video segmentally until the memory card is full, and then cover the contents of the previous record.

7.Motion Detection

Motion detection include two options: "Off, On". While the device been placed stationary, power on and start video recording, the device will be recording standby state if there is no moving objects in front of lens.Device will automatically start recording with moving objects and stop recording&save the file once the object stop moving.

8.Date

To turn on/off the shooting time watermark.

9.WDR

To turn on/off the WDR.

10. Photo Lapse

Photo lapse include five options: "Off, 3s, 5s, 10s, 20s". Turn on and press shooting button, device will automatically taking photos with certain interval time at photo mode, repress the shooting button then it will be stopped.

11. Image quality

Image quality include three options: " Fine, Standard, Economy".

12.ISO

ISO, also been called sensitivity, include seven options: "Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200".

13. Language

To set the language of device.

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1. Date/Time

To set the time, device will update the date/time automatically while it connect to WiFi and APP.

1. Format

It will clear up all of your storage files, we suggest that you can export the file in advance.

16.Fast Record.

Turn on this function, camera will start recording automatically while switching to Record mode from any status (Include power on).

1. Auto Power Off

Auto Power Off include four options: "Off, 3mins, 5mins, 10mins". It means that device will power off automatically if no operation after power on.

1. Keypad Tone

To choose the sound volume of camera button output, the menu can be set to "On, Off".

19.Screensaver

Screensaver has five options: "30s, 1min, 3mins, 5mins, Off". Screensaver means that device will be screen off automatically and enter sleep mode after no operation after power on.

1. Frequency

To choose "50Hz, 60Hz" depends on the region and requirement.

1. LOGO

To turn on/off logo watermark.

1. Device ID

To change the device ID.

23.WIFI

To change the WiFi SSID and password.

24.Default

Select this option to set all the settings to default.

25.Firmware version

To check the current version information of device.

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Micro SD Card

To take video/photo,you need to use microSD card,please choose the card which can meet the demand of requirements.

While recording, if the storage of card been used out, then camera will stop recording and it will shows that the memory card is full on screen.

Attention: Please be careful while taking the memory card. Please avoid liquid, dust and fractionlet. To be on the safe side, please power off the camera before insert/take out the card. Please check the memory card manufacturer's instructions for use it within the proper temperature range.

Insert microSD car:

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The label side of microSD card towards to battery direction,(FIGURE 7)insert it and close the battery cover.

Attention: To take out the card, please press the card with your finger nail then it will pop-up.

Reformat the microSD card.

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In order to get optimum performance, please format the card before first using. To keep the card intact, please reformat the card regularly.

Attention: Reformat the card will clear up all of the storage files, please export the photo&videos in advance.

To reformat the card, please slide upwards and click "Settings" -> "Format" -> "Ok".

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER DETAILS

•Product : SJCAM Portable Camera
- Model : A10
- Chipset : Novatek 96658
- Sensor : Sony IMX323
•View angle : 140°
•Aperture : F2.5
- Lens : 6G
•Screen Size : 2.0"
- Input Voltage : 3.8V
- Input Current : 1.3A
●Wi-Fi Standard : Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz
Operating System : Support Android 4.1 and newer or iOS8.0
above smart phone or tablet with WiFi Function

For after-sales support service, you may contact our customer service through:

SJCAM after-sales official support at WWW.SJCAM.COM or call SJCAM

at: [phone]

Manufacturer: SZ Hongfeng Century Technology CO,LTD

Address:4/F Building C, NO.2 Road 1, Shangxue IndustrialArea Bantian, Longgang

District, Shenzhen, China

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Tasten:

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Aufnahme/Ok

Leistung

Infrarot/Down

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Klick

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Nach unten wischen

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Нажатие

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Листнуть вниз

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Листнуть вверх

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點擊

左右滑動

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向下滑動

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向上滑動

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回放

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重新格式化 microSD 卡

For iOS

For Android

CEFC

Scan and download the APP

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