AOKON SJ7000 User manual

USER MANUAL
SJ7000

Thank you for purchasing our SJ7000
WIFI video camera, please read this
instruction for the sake of playing its
performance maximally and lengthening
this product’s service life.
Some diagram may be slightly different
from the digital video you sued in reality to
technical improvement, software
upgrading and production batch, the
specific kind prevail.

/ Table of Contents
Product Features
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The Basics
8
Getting Started
10
Camera Displays
18
Mode Switching
20
Camera Setup Menus
21
Navigating Settings Menus
22
Settings Menus Description
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Record Video Mode
40
Photo Mode
42
Playback Mode
44
Connecting to the App
48
Transferring Files to a Computer
50
SD Messages
51
Accessories
52
Battery
53
Camera Housing
56
Using the Mounts
59
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Troubleshooting
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Customer Support
66
Trademarks
66
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/ Product Features
Image Sensor
12Mega Pixels CMOS-Sensor
WIFI
2.4G Wireless WIFI
LCD
2.0’’LCD Screen
Image
Resolution
12MP(4032*3024)/10MP(3648*2736)
/8MP(3264*2448)5MP(2592*1944)
/3MP(2048*1536)/2MHD(1920*1080)
/VGA(640*480)/1.3MP(1280*960)
Video
Resolution
1920*1080 30fps/1280*720 60fps/
848*480 60fps/640*480 60fps
Video
Compression
format
H.264
Default
Resolution
Video:1080P/Picture:4032*3024
Image/Video
File Format
Video: MOV/Image: jpg
Zoom
4X, Fixed Focus
Lens
170°HD Wide-angle Lens
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OSD
Language
English/French/Spanish/German
/Italian/Chinese Simple
/Chinese Tradition
/Russian/Japanese/Korean
Connection
USB 2.0/HDMI
Battery Life
80 minutes(1080P)
Battery
3.7V 900mAh
Dimensions
29.8*59.2*41mm
Weight
44g(without batteries),
58g with batteries
Memory
Micro SD Card. Support maximum
capacity 32G, minimum rating
of Class 6
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/ The Basics
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/ The Basics
1. Camera WIFI Status Light (orange)
2. Shutter/Select Button [ ]
3. Power/Switch/Mode Button [ ]
4. Camera Lens
5. Micro HDMI Port (cable not included)
6. Mini-USB Port (supports composite A/V cable/ 3.5mm stereo mic
adapter, not included)
7. MicroSD Card Slot (microSD card not included)
8. Speaker Microphone
9. Battery Cover
10. Up/WIFI Button
11. Down Button
12. Screen
13. Operation Indicator (Blue)
14. Charging Indicator (Red)
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/ Getting Started
CHARGING THE BATTERY
1. Remove the camera from its housing.
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2. Insert a microSD card (sold separately). The card must have
a minimum rating of Class 6 or UHS-I, and a capacity
maximum 32GB.
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3. Open the bottom door, insert the battery and then close
the bottom door.
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4. Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer
or other USB charging adapter using the included USB cable.
The camera status light turns on during charging and turns off
when charging is complete.
5. When charging with a computer, be sure that the computer
is connected to a power source. If the camera status light does
not turn on, use a different USB port.
PRO TIP: The included lithium-ion battery comes partially charged. No
damage occurs to the camera or battery if used prior to a full charge.
For more battery information, see Battery.
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CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS
The Aokon SJ7000 camera powers up with the following
default settings:
Video Resolution
1080p30
Image Size
12MP
Audio
On
Screensavers
On (1 Minutes)
Wireless
Off
Cyclic Record
On (3 Minutes)
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POWERING ON + OFF
To Power On:
Press the Power/Mode button [ ] for two seconds. The camera status
lights (Blue) flash and the sound indicator emits. When the camera
status screen displays information, your camera is on.
To Power Off:
Press and hold the Power/Mode button [ ] for two seconds. The
camera status lights turn off and the sound indicator emits.
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INSERTING + REMOVING MICROSD CARDS
The Aokon SJ7000 camera is compatible with microSD
memory cards with a capacity maximum 32GB (sold
separately). You must use a microSD card with a minimum
rating of Class 6/10 or UHS-I. Aokon recommends using
brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-
vibration activities.
To insert the microSD Card:
Slide the memory card into the card slot with the label facing the front
of the camera. When fully inserted, the card clicks into place.
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To remove the microSD Card:
Place your fingernail against the edge of the memory card and lightly
press it further into the camera. The card springs out far enough to be
removed.
NOTICE: Use care when handling memory cards. Avoid liquids, dust
and debris. As a precaution, power off the camera before inserting or
removing the card. Check manufacturer guidelines regarding use in
acceptable temperature ranges.
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/ Camera Displays
Your SJ7000 camera features a 2.0-inch screen on the back
of the camera.
CAMERA SCREEN
The 2.0-inch screen on the back of the camera lets you
control your camera and its settings, and preview and play
back videos and photos. You can also use it as a viewfinder
so you can see what your camera sees for easy shot-framing.
The camera screen displays the following information about
modes and settings when it’s power on:
/ Camera Displays
①Available Recording Time (depend on your SD-CARD)
②Resolution/fps (frames per second)
③Cyclic Record (3 Minutes): Create a video file in memory
every 3 minutes when recording
④Audio (On)
⑤Battery Life
⑥Date and Time
Turning the screen On/Off：
The screen automatically turns on/off when you power the camera
on/off.
PRO TIP: Open the Screensavers Mode to conserve battery power while
your camera is on.
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/Mode Switching / Camera Setup Menus
The camera will enter into Video Recording Mode, when it’s power
on. You can press the Power/Mode button [ ] to switch mode.
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/ Navigating Settings Menus
Each camera mode has its own settings menu. With your
SJ7000, you can navigate the settings menus using the
buttons on the camera.
TO NAVIGATE WITH THE CAMERA BUTTONS:
1. Verify that the camera is in the menus setting screen. If the
screen for that mode does not appear on the camera screen,
press the Power/Mode button [ ] repeatedly until it appears.
2. Press the “Up/Down” button to cycle through the settings.
/ Navigating Settings Menus
3. Press the Shutter/Select button [ ] to cycle through the
options within a setting. To select an option, leave the option
highlighted when you move to another screen.
4. To go back to the previous screen or exit the settings menu,
press the Power/Mode button [ ].
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/ Settings Menus Description
Video Resolution
The SJ7000 includes the video resolutions listed below.
/ Settings Menus Description
Video
Resolution
Best Use
1080P
Great for all shots. High resolution and
frame rate yield stunning results.
Recommended for body-or gear-mounted
shots. Full-screen 16:9 for stunning
widescreen playback on your computer or
TV.
720P
Use for body-mounted shots and when
slow motion is desired. Provides large
viewing area and smooth results for high
action capture. Option FPS: 60/30.
WVGA
Good for handheld shots and when slow
motion is desired..
VGA
Good when super slow motion is desired
and standard definition is acceptable
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Video
FPS
FOV
Screen Resolution
Resolution
1080P
30
Ultra Wide
1920 x 1080, 16:9
720P
60
Ultra Wide
1280 x 720, 16:9
720P
30
Ultra Wide
1280 x 720, 16:9
WVGA
30
Ultra Wide
848 x 480, 16:9
VGA
30
Narrow
640 x 480, 4:3

/ Settings Menus Description
TV out
You can play back videos and photos on your TV/HDTV.
Playing back videos and photos on your TV/HDTV requires a
micro HDMI, composite or combo cable (all sold separately).
Option: on/off
Default option: off
To Play Back Content on a TV:
1. Plug the camera into a TV/HDTV with a micro HDMI cable,
composite cable or combo cable.
2. Select the input on your TV that corresponds to the port into which you
plugged the cable.
3. Power on the camera.
4. Press the Power/Mode button [ ] to cycle to Playback Mode, and
then press the “Up/Down” button and Shutter/Select button [ ] to
select videos or photos.
Note: HDMI playback depends on the resolution of the device, and is
certified up to 1080p.
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OSD Mode
The OSD (on-screen display) setting determines whether the
camera system icons and file information on video and on the
viewing screen appear during operate camera.
Option: on/off
Default option: on
Time-lapse Record
Creates video from frames captured at specific intervals. Time
Lapse Video is captured without audio.
Option: off/1s/2s/5s/10s/30s/1Min
Default option: off
Interval
Examples
1-2 seconds
Surfing, biking or other sport
2 seconds
Busy street corner
5-10 seconds
Sunset
10-60 seconds
Lengthy activities, such as
construction projects
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Capture Mode
Like Self Timer Photo Mode, you can take photo at specific
intervals.
Option: Single/3S Timer/5S Timer/10S Timer/20S Timer
Default option: Single
Screen icon:
PRO TIP: If you opened Capture Mode, Capture Mode icon will appear in
the middle left on your camera displays in Photo Mode.
Cyclic Record
Create a video file in SD-CARD at specific intervals when
recording.
Option: off/3 Minutes/5 Minutes/10 Minutes
Default option: off
If you set up 3 Minutes, it will create a video file in your camera
SD-CARD every 3 minutes when recording.
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HDR
HDR: High Dynamic Range, with this setting, you can turn on
and off HDR technology.
Option: Off/On
Default option: Off
Screen icon:
Motion Detection
Detects your motion, the camera will automatically begin
record when it detects dynamic action.
Option: Off/On
Default option: Off
Screen icon:
PRO TIP: If you opened Motion Detection/HDR, Motion Detection/HDR
icon will appear in the middle left on your camera displays in Video
Recording Mode.
Date Stamping
The Date Stamping setting determines whether the date/time
information appear on your video or on photo.
Option: off/on
Default option: on
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Audio
With this setting, you can set your camera’s audio setting.
If open, it will record audio when recording.
Option: off/on
Default option: on
White Balance
White balance adjusts the overall color tone of videos and
photos.
Option: Auto /Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent
Default option: Auto
Quality
This setting lets you set the video and photo quality. It will
affect the video and photo quality and storage size.
Option: Fine/Normal/Economy
Default option: Normal
/ Settings Menus Description
Image Size
The SJ7000 captures photos at 12MP, 10MP, 8MP, 5MP,
3MP, 2MHD, VGA, 1.3MP.
Default option: 12 MP
Photo Resolution
Image Size
12 MP
4032 x 3024
10 MP
3648 x 2736
8 MP
3264 x 2448
5 MP
2592 x 1944
3 MP
2048 x 1536
2 MHD
1920 x 1080
VGA
640 x 480
1.3 MP
1280 x 960
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Color
Color allows you to adjust the color profile of your video
footage or photos.
Color Setting
Resulting Color Profile
Color(default)
Provides color-corrected profile
B & W
Provides Black and White color profile
Sepia
Provides Sepia color profile
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ISO
ISO Limit adjusts the camera’s sensitivity in low-light
environments, and creates a balance between brightness and
resulting image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of
graininess in the image.
Video and Photo ISO Limit:
Sharpness
Sharpness controls the sharpness of your video footage or photos.
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Setting
Resulting Quality
Auto(default)
automatically adjusts
100
Darker video/photo in indoor lighting,
minimal image noise
200
Darker video/photo in indoor lighting,
marginal image noise
400
Brighter video/photo in very low light,
moderate image noise
Sharpness Setting
Resulting Quality
Strong
Ultra-sharp video or photo
Normal(default)
Moderately sharp video or photo
Soft
Softer video or photo

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Exposure
Exposure affects the brightness of your video or photo.
Adjusting this setting can improve image quality when
shooting in environments with contrasting lighting conditions.
-2.0
-5/3
-4/3
-1.0
-2/3
-1/3
0 (default)
0 (default)
+1/3
+2/3
+1.0
+4/3
+5/3
+2.0
PRO TIP: Exposure adjusts brightness within the existing ISO Limit.
If brightness has already reached the ISO Limit in a low-light
environment, increasing the Exposure does not have any effect.
Anti-Shaking
Anti-Shaking technology that combats a lens's movement
caused by camera shake to reduce blur in an image.
Option: Off/On
Default option: Off
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Language
This setting changes the language that appears on the
camera dis-plays.
Option: Off/On
Default option: Off
Format
This setting lets you format the memory card. If you select
Format, the memory card is reformatted, which deletes every
file on the card.
Default Setting
This setting lets you reset your camera’s menu settings.
Version
Shows your camera’s version information.
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Date/Time
This setting lets you manually set the date and time. If the
battery is removed from the camera for an extended period of
time, you must reset the date and time.
Auto Power Off
Your camera can be configured to automatically power off after
a specific period (3 minute - 10 minutes) in which no videos or
photos are captured and no buttons are pressed. You can also
configure the camera to never automatically power off.
Option: Off/3 Minutes/5 Minutes/10 Minutes
Default option: Off
Note: Your camera does not automatically power off when connected to
the App or the remote.
Beep Sound
You can set the volume for the sound indicators to be on
(default) or off.
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TV Mode
The TV Mode setting governs frame rates for recording and
playback when viewing video on a TV/HDTV.
Setting
Description
NTSC (default)
Viewing video in North America
PAL
Viewing video on a PAL TV/HDTV (most
televisions outside of North America)
Screensavers
The camera’s screen will turn off at specific intervals even if it
is recording. But will not affect the recording. Press any button
to return the screen.
Option: Off/30 Seconds/1 Minute/3 Minutes/5 Minutes
Default option: 30 Seconds
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Frequency
This setting lets you set the camera’s system frequency.
Option: 50 HZ/60 HZ
Default option: 50 HZ
Rotate
If you mount your camera upside down, you might have to
rotate the files during editing. This setting eliminates the need
to flip your video or photos after recording.
Option: Off/On
Default option: Off
LicenseNo set
This setting lets you set plate number of your car, it will appear
on your video.
WIFIPassword
This setting lets you set the camera’s WIFI password.
/ Settings Menus Description
WIFISSID
This setting lets you set the camera’s WIFI SSID.
Car Mode
It can be used as a driving recorder. If you open this mode,
your camera will automatic power on and recording when
charging. It will automatic stop recording and power off when
switch off the electricity.
Option: off/on
Default option: off
Note: On Car Mode, the video can’t playback and can’t be found on
playback mode, it just can be found and playback on your computer.
Delete
This setting lets you delete the last file, or delete all files on the
memory card. Deleting all files is useful after you transfer your
files to your computer and want to make room on your memory
card for more content.
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