SJCAM SJ8 Plus User manual

SJCAM SJ8 PLUS
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USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
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

Congratulations on your new SJCAM Action Camera!
We know you’re excited to use your SJ8 PLUS, please take time to read this manual before doing anything
with it. 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.sjcam.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 in water without putting it in the included waterproof case.
5. Always store extra batteries in a compartment away from any sharp metals and moisture.
6. Avoid extended periods of battery charging. Keep it away from children and pets while
charging to avoid accidents.

CHIPSET: Novatek NT96683
SENSOR: SONY IMX117
SENSOR RESOLUTION: 12 MegaPixels
FRONT SCREEN: 0.96ʺ OLED
MAIN SCREEN: 2.33ʺ IPS Touch Screen
LENS: 7G ( 2 Aspheric Lens included)
ANGLE: 170°
APERTURE: F 2.8
FOCAL LENGTH: 2.8 MM
VIDEO RESOLUTION: 4K :(3840×2160) 30fps, 2.7K:(2720X1520) 60fps,
1080P:(1920×1080) 120fps, 720P:(1280×720) 240fps
BATTERY CAPACITY : 1200mAh Detachable Battery
WEIGHT: 85 G
DIMENSION: 62.5 MM 41 MM 28.8 MM
SYSTEM: WINDOWS 7，8X or above /OS X® 10.8 or above
STORAGE SUPPORTED: MicroSD, UP TO 32GB, 64GB AND 128GB
MODES: Video, VideoLapse, SlowRec, Still, PhotoLapse, BurstMode,
Video+Photo Mode, Car Mode, FPV Mode
VIDEO FORMAT: MP4 (H264/H265)
DECODE FORMAT: H.264
VIDEO FORMAT: MOV, MP4
PHOTO RESOLUTIONS: 12M (4000×3000 4:3), 10M(3648×2736 4:3),8M 16:9 (3840×2160 16:9),
8M 4:3(3264×2448 4:3), 5M(2595×1944 4:3, 3M(2048×1536 4:3), 2MHD (1920X1080 16:9)
IMAGE FORMAT: JPG
WIFI : 2.4 G/5G (802.11 A/B/G/N)
GYRO STABILIZATION: YES
BATTERY DURATION (APPROX.): 100 Minutes for 4K@30fps
SJ8 PLUS SPECIFICATIONS

PARTS OF YOUR CAMERA
Shutter/OK Button
Power Button
WiFi Indicator
Battery/Memory Card
Compartment
Speaker Shutter/OK Button
2.33” Touchscreen
Speaker
Microphone (Side)
USB-C Port
Power Indicator
Lens
Front LCD Display
Microphone (Front)

SJ SMART REMOTE (Optional)
Once your Remote is paired,
you will never need to pair it
again.
Once the SJ8 PLUS is powered
on, SJ Remote can begin
sending commands to your
camera.
The Remote is tested to work
at a maximum distance of 10
meters (30 feet) away from
your SJ8 PLUS, unobstructed
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.
Shown here is Version2.
Can be momentarily submerged in
water up to 3 Meters (approx: 10feet).
Version1 has white icon labels, not
waterproof, and production has been
discontinued.
WiFi On/Off Switch Camera-Off Button
Shutter Button
Record Video Start/Stop
Burst Shot Button
To pair your remote to your SJ8 PLUS: Swipe down from the top > Select Remote Control
Tap the “YES” to start pairing. A picture instruction will appear. Press the Video and the
Photo buttons on the Remote simultaneously. “Pairing Completion ID” will show.
Remote Control Pairing

POWERING THE CAMERA ON
On the right side of your camera
is the Power Button. Press and hold
it down to start your camera.
The Power Button backlight will
come on once the camera is active.
The SJCAM splash-screen will briefly
show while the camera initializes,
and will immediately proceed to the
Main Screen.
NOTE: If firmware files are present in the memory
card it will initialize and begin installation.
The camera will then proceed to the Main Screen,
ready for use.

REPLACING THE SJ8 PLUS BATTERY
Open the battery cover by sliding it
to the side.
The battery cover will spring outward.
Grab the pull-tab with your fingers. Pull the battery out.
Insert a fully-charged battery in.
NOTE: Always check the orientation of the
battery before inserting it into the camera.
An arrow printed on the label at the
bottom points to the front of the camera,
which also shows the location of the
MicroSD card slot.
PULL TAB.

INSERTING A USB-C CABLE
Locate the covered USB-C port on the
left side of the camera. Pull the flap out.
Gently insert the USB-C cable
included in the package all the way in.
The USB-C port can be used for a variety of purposes.
It may be used to transfer files, charge the battery,
connect a microphone, and using a special adaptor:
output digital or analog video.
PULL FLAP OUT

INSERTING A MICROSD CARD
Open the battery cover by sliding it
to the side.
The battery cover will spring outward.
Insert the card into the slot as shown.
HINT: The arrow on the battery also
points to where the card slot is, aside
from showing the battery’s orientation..
Gently push the card in until
it clicks into place.
To remove the card, just reverse
illustrations 2 & 3. orientation.
NOTE: To make sure you do not lose any
data, only remove or insert your card while
the camera is turned completely off.

REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE WATERPROOF CASE
Release clasp by sliding
and holding the lock.
Lift the front side of the
clasp as shown.
Unhinge the clasp from the
backdoor.
Swing the backdoor
downwards towards you.
Pull the camera out from the
waterproof housing.

The Main Screen
Battery Indicator
Gyro ON/OFF
Zoom Controls
Go to Settings
Icon will show what mode you are currently in.
The options will vary depending on the mode.
Indicates when the microphone is active.
Tap to disable the microphone.
Tap this icon to go to the camera’s gallery and
view the videos and photos you have recorded.
Tap this icon to go to the camera’s gallery and
view the videos and photos you have recorded.
Displays approximate power left on the
battery. Battery blinks when almost empty.
An indicator showing that the Gyro Sensor
is active. Will not show when turned off.
Tap the (+) or (-) magnifying glass icons to change
the digital zoom factor.
Tap this icon to make changes to the setting
for the selected mode, or for General options.
Current Mode Icon
Microphone Active Icon
Status Indicator Light
Go to Playback Mode 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 indicatorlabels by
tapping anywhere in the middle.
Elapsed Time | Time left on card

Settings Screen
Toggles Screen
Playback Options
Modes Screen
Main Screen
These are all the screens nested in the
Main Screen. You can tap or swipe to
access them.
Resolution
Video Coding
Loop Recording
Video
Still
Videod+Ph
oto
VideoLapse
PhotoLapse
Car Mode
SlowRec
Burst Mode
Underwater
Video Photo

THE TOGGLES SCREEN
WIFI
LCD OFF
REMOTE CONTROL
TV OUT
SWIPE UP TO RETURN
Enable or disable the WiFi by tapping this
and setting it.
Enable the remote by tapping this and
setting it to ON
Enables analog video output via a special cable.
Cable sold separately.
Turns off the display and disables the touchscreen to avoid
accidental taps. Swipe the key icon to the lock to enable the
touchscreen again.
Swipe this up to hide the Toggles Screen
To get here, swipe down from the
Top of the screen.

THE PLAYBACK SCREEN
File SelectionFile-Type SelectionMain Screen
File Count
Shows the file number and number of files
Go to Next File
Tap or swipe left to get to the next file.
Delete Options
Tap to show delete options.
Elapsed Time
Shows how much of the time is played.
Go to Previous File
Tap or swipe right to get to the previous file
Back to File Selection
Returns to the file selection screen.
Shows the file resolution and framerate.

THE MODES SCREEN
Mode for recording videos.
Video VideoLapse SlowRec
Still PhotoLapse Burst Mode
Video+
photo Car Mode Underwater
To get here, tap
this, or swipe up
Exit to Main Screen
Tap the X icon to exit.
Timelapse photographs stitched on-cam
To produce a video file.
For recording video in slow motion.
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).
For recording video while a sequence of photos
are taken at a set interval..
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.
Video
VideoLapse
SlowRec
Still
PhotoLapse
Burst Mode
Video+
photo
Car Mode
Underwater
Swipe UP to access Video+Photo,
Car, and Underwater Modes.

The Settings Screen
Current Mode Icon
Icon shows what mode you are currently in.
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.
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 everytime you go back
until you change it again.
Scroll UP for more options
Each Mode has its own set of options.
Familiarize yourself with each mode and
Its accompanying menu
To get here, tap this.
Resolution
Video Coding
Loop Recording
FOV
4K
H.265
3 Minutes
Wide

The Front Screen
Current Mode Icon
Icon shows what mode you are currently in.
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.
Current Resolution / Frame Rate
Displays the set resolution size and the
accompanying number of 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.
Front Screen is enabled
You can enable or disable the front screen in
the General Settings menu to save power.

VIDEO SETTINGS
RESOLUTION › Higher resolutions saves more detail in your video at the expense of file size,
but great for large screens. Lower resolutions make smaller filesizes, with lesser details yet
good for small size screens.
Note: FPS (or Frames Per Second) as part of the options in video resolution: Higher FPS saves
more images per second and makes motion look smoother, at the expense of filesize.
VIDEO CODING › Sets how the video file is encoded, the standard H.264 is common.
H.265 makes much smaller file sizes with the same image quality, may require a video
player upgrade to read this newer type of video encoding.
LOOP RECORDING › Allows writing over the oldest unprotected video files to allow for
continuous recording.
FOV › Field Of View. The wider the setting, the more parts of the scene are included in
the recording [See sidebar illustration]. NOTE: FOV is not available when Gyro Sensor is on.
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.
GYRO SENSOR › Sets the gyro sensor to stabilize the movement seen in the frame.
AUDIO › Enables saving the sounds picked up while recording together with the video.
VOLUME › Adjusts the microphone’s sensitivity level
TIME STAMP › When enabled, will display the date and time of your recording.
BITRATE › The higher the bitrate, the more detailed the video becomes, at the expense
of filesize. Set according to your needs..
Resolution
VideoCoding
Loop Recording
FOV
WDR
GyroSensor
Audio
Volume
Time Stamp
Bitrate
ISO
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
White Balance
Color
EV
Metering
DistortionCorrection
A visual explanation of FOV
Video