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GYRO TOUCH Dual SCREEN Display ANTI-SHAKE 1 6 M P 30 FPS LEGEND LEGEND User’s Manual ENGLMSH...
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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...
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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.
PARTS OF YOUR CAMERA Shutter Button Status Indicator Shutter Main Touchscreen LCD Power Button Speaker Lens Status Indicators Microphone Hole Down Button Micro HDMI Port MicroSD Card Slot Front LCD Mini-USB Port SJ6 LEGEND SJ6 LEGEND...
SJ SMART REMOTE (Optional) Once your Remote is paired,you will never need to pair it again. Everytime the SJ6 LEGEND is turned on, your SJ Remote can WIFI On/Off Switch Camera-Off Button control your camera. The Remote is tested to work...
Removing the SJ6 from the Charging your camera using Removing the battery. Waterproof Case. the MicroUSB cable. 3 3 3 1 1 1 2 2 2 MiniUSB Cable 4 4 4 5 5 5 3 3 3 Remove the camera from the Plug the MiniUSB cable to the slot Remove your battery by sliding the waterproof case by lifting the clasp...
You will hear a beep, indicator LEDs will light up, and the screen will display the into place. To remove, just push it in SJCAM logo. gently and the card will eject. To turn off your camera, press the NOTE: To make sure you do not lose any data, Power button once.
The Main Screen Elapsed Time | Time left on Card Current Mode Icon Battery Status Indicator 00:00:00 | 02:06:16 Icon will show what mode you are currently in. Displays approximate power left on the The options will vary depending on the mode. battery.
Toggles Screen These are all the screens nested in the Main Screen. You can tap or swipe to access them. Main Screen 00:00:00 | 02:06:16 [ViewFinder] Video 1080/60/W Playback Screen Settings Screen 1/576000 Resolution > > > > > > Loop Recording Video VideoLapse...
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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.
The Playback Screen Elapsed Time File Number / Total Playback Icon Battery Status Indicator 00:00:00 8/987 Visual indicator that you are in Playback mode. Shows amount of battery charge left. > > > > > > > > > > > > Go to previous file Go to Next File Tap or swipe to get to the previous file.
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The Modes Screen Swipe DOWN to access Video+Photo, Car, and Underwater Modes. Mode for recording videos. Video Timelapse photography stitched on-cam to produce a video. VideoLapse Video VideoLapse Slow Rec For recording video in slow motion. Slow Rec Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode Still photograph mode.
The Settings Screen Current Mode Icon Resolution Current Menu Options Icon will show what mode you are currently in. Depending on what mode you are in, The options will vary depending on the mode. the menu options will vary. All the options General Settings Button Loop Recording for the particular mode will show on this...
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.
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Resolution VIDEO MODE OPTIONS Loop Recording Video VideoLapse Slow Rec Video RESOLUTION › Changing to a higher resolution will have more detail in your video at the Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode expense of file size. A lower resolution has a smaller filesize but will have less details in your video.
Higher bitrates give more definition to your video at the expense of filesize. Video+ Car Mode Underwater DOUBLE FILE › While connected through the SJCAM mobile app, 2 copies of your photo Gyro Sensor recording/shots will be saved, one on the camera's MicroSD and one on your mobile phone's storage.
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If you are unsure which to use, choose MP4, as it is more commonly used. DOUBLE FILE › While connected through the SJCAM mobile app, 2 copies of your recording/shots will be saved, one on the camera's MicroSD and one on your mobile phone's storage.
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Video Lapse VIDEOLAPSE OPTIONS - 2 Exposure Time Video VideoLapse Slow Rec VideoLapse Resolution PowerON Record › Recording starts immediately when the device is powered on. Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode Loop Recording SHARPNESS › Changing the sharpness setting will make your images either crisper or Video+ Car Mode Underwater...
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If you are unsure which to use, choose MP4, as it is more commonly used. Color DOUBLE FILE › While connected through the SJCAM mobile app, 2 copies of your LEGEND recording/shots will be saved, one on the camera's MicroSD and one on your mobile phone's storage.
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Slow Motion SLOW REC OPTIONS - 2 Loop Recording Video VideoLapse Slow Rec Slow Rec PowerON Record › Recording starts immediately when the device is powered on. Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode SHARPNESS › Changing the sharpness setting will make your images either crisper or Video+ Car Mode Underwater...
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Image Size STILL MODE OPTIONS Exposure Time Video VideoLapse Slow Rec Delay Capture IMAGE SIZE › Changes the size of still photos that will be recorded. Of course, the bigger Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode Still the size the more detailed your pictures are, at the expense of filesize. Quality Video+ Car Mode...
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Image Size STILL MODE OPTIONS - 2 Exposure Time Video VideoLapse Slow Rec Delay Capture RAW › When turned on, an uncompressed file separate from the JPG image will be written Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode Still on the card for the purpose of editing later. Use an external photo editing software to make Quality adjustments before saving to your intended filetype.
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Photolapse Time PHOTOLAPSE OPTIONS Exposure Time Video VideoLapse Slow Rec Image Size PHOTOLAPSE TIME › Sets the interval between shots. Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode PhotoLapse Quality EXPOSURE TIME › Sets how long the sensor collects light through the lens. Video+ Car Mode Underwater photo...
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Image Size PHOTOLAPSE OPTIONS - 2 Exposure Time Video VideoLapse Slow Rec Delay Capture RAW › When turned on, an uncompressed file separate from the JPG image will be written Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode PhotoLapse on the card for the purpose of editing later. Use an external photo editing software to make Quality adjustments before saving to your intended filetype.
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Burst Mode BURST MODE OPTIONS Image Size Video VideoLapse Slow Rec Quality BURST MODE: Fast multiple succession of snapshots, choose the number of photos desired Burst Mode Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode (Max: 10 consecutive shots). Sharpness Video+ Car Mode Underwater IMAGE SIZE ›...
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Burst Mode BURST MODE OPTIONS - 2 Image Size Video VideoLapse Slow Rec Quality GYRO SENSOR › Enables active video-stabilization to eliminate shake. Burst Mode Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode Sharpness FOV › Field Of View / Field Of Vision (also known as “Focal Length”) The higher the setting, Video+ Car Mode Underwater...
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Photo Lapse Time VIDEO+PHOTO OPTIONS Resolution Video VideoLapse Slow Rec Loop Recording PHOTOLAPSE TIME › Sets the interval between shots. Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode RESOLUTION › Changing to a higher resolution will have more detail in your video at the Video+ Video+ Car Mode...
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Higher bitrates give more definition to your video at the expense of filesize. Video+ Video+ Car Mode Underwater DOUBLE FILE › While connected through the SJCAM mobile app, 2 copies of your photo photo recording/shots will be saved, one on the camera's MicroSD and one on your mobile phone's storage.
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Resolution CAR MODE OPTIONS Loop Recording Video VideoLapse Slow Rec RESOLUTION › Changing to a higher resolution will have more detail in your video at the Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode expense of file size. A lower resolution has a smaller filesize but will have less details in your video.
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Higher bitrates give more definition to your video at the expense of filesize. Video+ Car Mode Underwater DOUBLE FILE › While connected through the SJCAM mobile app, 2 copies of your Car Mode photo recording/shots will be saved, one on the camera's MicroSD and one on your mobile phone's storage.
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Resolution UNDERWATER MODE OPTIONS Loop Recording Video VideoLapse Slow Rec RESOLUTION › Changing to a higher resolution will have more detail in your video at the Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode expense of file size. A lower resolution has a smaller filesize but will have less details in your video.
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Higher bitrates give more definition to your video at the expense of filesize. Video+ Car Mode Underwater DOUBLE FILE › While connected through the SJCAM mobile app, 2 copies of your Underwater photo Gyro Sensor recording/shots will be saved, one on the camera's MicroSD and one on your mobile phone's storage.
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. Via WIFI through the SJCAM Zone App: a› Connect your camera to your phone: Device Settings>Wifi>Choose your camera b›...
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