SJCAM SJ9STRIKE User manual

USER MANUAL FW v1.2.4
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Dreams allow us to be bigger than who we currently are. Our mission is to bring you closer to what you
most dare to be, your passion, your greatness, and for you to be able to share them with others.
In our last decade of experience in advancing Product Research and Development, we have gained
the recognition and trust from customers and retailers all over the world,
making us realize what needs to be done in order to encourage people to create more,
explore further and farther, and make dreams happen.
Having our own factory and a facility of more than 500 employees, we have full control of overseeing all
the processes in every step of the way, giving us the freedom to be more versatile and highly responsive to the
ever-growing demands of the market, all for the purpose of our commitment to empower your dreams.
-SJCAM CEO
INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your new SJCAM Action Camera!
We know you’re excited to use your SJ9 STRIKE, 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.
1. This is a high-precision product. Do not drop.
2. Do not expose the unit to strong magnetic fields, such as electric motors, magnets
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. Although this model is waterproof without needing an additional housing, it is important to check
that all seals are intact and all doors are properly closed before submerging the camera in water.
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.
CAUTION!
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CHIPSET: Ambarella H22 S85
SENSOR: SONY IMX377
SENSOR RESOLUTION: 12 MegaPixels
FRONT SCREEN: 0.96 OLED
MAIN SCREEN: 2.33” 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)25/30/50/60fps,
1440P:(1920×1440) 25/30/50/60fps,
1080P:(1920×1080) 24/25/30/50/60/120fps. 720P:(1280×720) 240fps
BATTERY CAPACITY : 1300mAh 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 128GB
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: 6-Axis Gyroscope
BATTERY DURATION (APPROX.): 100 Minutes for 4K@30fps
SPECIFICATIONS
00:00:00
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4K/60 Ultra
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PARTS OF YOUR CAMERA
Battery/Memory Card
Compartment
Lens
Power/Shutter Button
Speaker 2.33” Touchscreen
Microphone
USB-C Port
Front LCD Display
Battery/Memory Card
Compartment
Wireless Charging
Receiver
LED Indicator
1/4-inch Tripod
Mounting Hole
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Once your Remote is paired,
you will never need to pair it
again.
When the SJ9 STRIKE 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 PRO unobstruced Line-Of-
Sight. Distance may be affected
severely by obstacles in the path
of the signal.
SJ REMOTE BATTERY:
The baery on your Remote
will last you a long me as
it only uses power when
you press any of the buons.
The remote is powered with a
Lithium CR2032 buon-cell
baery.
*Shown here is SJ Remote Version2.
It can be momentarily submerged in water
up to 3 Meters (approx: 10feet).
Ver.1 has white icon labels, not waterproof,
and producon has been disconnued.
WIFI On/Off Switch
Record Video Start/Stop
Camera-Off Button
Shutter Button
Burst Shot Button
SJ SMART REMOTE (Optional)
Remote Control Pairing
Pair the Remote?
NO YES
Please press 2 keys
To pair your remote to your SJ8 PRO: Swipe down from the top > Select Remote Control
Tap the “YES” to start pairing. A picture instrucon will appear. Press the Video and Photo
buons on the Remote simultaneously. “Pairing Complete” will show when successful.
Pair the Remote?
WiFi Remote ControlFPVLock Screen
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POWERING THE CAMERA ON
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On the top right side of your camera
is the Power/Shuer Buon.
Press and hold it down to start your
camera.
The SJCAM splash-screen will briefly
show while the camera inializes,
and will immediately proceed to the
Main Screen.
If firmware files are present in the NOTE:
memory card it will inialize and begin
installaon. The camera will then proceed to
the Main Screen, ready for use.
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INSERTING A MICRO SD CARD INTO THE CAMERA
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Open the baery cover by sliding the
lock with your fingernail towards the
direcon shown above.
Swing the baery cover outward.
Locate the card slot, and insert the
microSD with the label side facing
the baery.
The arrow on the baery also HINT:
points to where the card slot is, aside
from showing the baery’s orientaon.
Gently push the card in unl it clicks
into place.
To remove the card, just reverse
illustraons 2 & 3.
NOTE: To make sure you do not lose any data,
only remove or insert your card while the camera is
completely turned off.
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REPLACING THE BATTERY
Open the baery cover by sliding the
lock with a fingernail.
While pressing on the lock, swing the
baery door open.
Grab the pull-tab with your fingers.
Pull the baery out.
Insert a freshly-charged baery in.
NOTE: The baery will only go in in only one
direcon. Check that the arrow printed on the
label at the boom points to the front of the
camera, which also points to the MicroSD slot.
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PULL TAB
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INSERTING A USB-C CABLE
Locate the covered USB-C port on the
le side of the camera. Use a fingernail
to slide the lock open. Swing the door
outwards.
Firmly insert the USB-C cable
included in the package all the way in.
A LED charging indicator is next to the
socket.
The USB-C port can be used for a variety of purposes.
It may be used to transfer files, charge the baery,
connect a microphone, and using a special adaptor:
output digital or analog video.
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SWING DOOR OUT
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MODE IN USE
Resolution/Framerate
Tap/Swipe Up to show other Mode options.
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ISO:Auto
Video
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4K
60FPS
Elapsed Time | Time left on Card WiFi Active | Frequency
5G
Microphone Active
5G
Battery Level Indicator
Gyro Stabilization (On)
Zoom Controls
Go to Settings
Tap the (+) or (-) magnifying glass icons to change
the digital zoom factor.
Tap this icon to access and make changes to
the General System Settings.
An indicator showing that the Gyro Sensor
is active. Will not show when turned off.
Displays approximate power left on the
battery. Battery blinks when almost empty.
Current Mode Icon
Current Date & Time
Status Indicator Light
Go to Playback Mode
The Main Screen
Icon shows what mode you are currently in.
Tells you whether the camera is active
even when the screen is off.
Tap this icon to go to the camera’s gallery and
view the videos and photos you have recorded.
Current Resolution / Options
Current ISO Details
+ Current Mode
Top displays the ISO Settings,
bottom shows the current mode you’re in.
Swipe up for Mode selection.
Current Mode Settings
Current Shutter Speed Details
Access and make changes to the settings of
the mode you are currently in.
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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Toggles Screen
Video Picture
Resolution Options
4K (3840x2160)
4K Ultra (3840x2160)
2.7K (2720x1520)
60 fps
>
>
>
30 fps
30 fps
Mode Selection
Video Slow RecVideoLapse
Photo PhotoLapse Burst Mode
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ISO:Auto
Video
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60FPS
General Settings
Language
English
Format
WIFI
Off
Auto Power Off
3 Minutes
LCD Off Time
3 Minutes
Front Display
On
Mode Settings
EV
+1/3
Color
Flat
White Balance
Cloudy
Metering Mode
Center
Gyro Sensor
On
WiFi Remote ControlFPVLock Screen
Playback Options
Goes back to the Main Screen More information on Modes Common Questions and Answers
Power On Record
Off
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WiFi Remote ControlFPVLock Screen
WiFi
Remote Control
Swipe-up
Handle
FPV
Lock Screen
Lock Screen
FPV
Remote Toggle
WiFi Toggle
Swipe Up to return to Main Screen
Turns off the display and disables the touchscreen to avoid accidental taps.
Swipe the key icon to the lock to enable the touchscreen again.
Enable or disable FPV (First-Person View) via a special cable.
Cable sold separately.
Enable the remote by tapping this and setting it to ON.
You will also see the Pair SJRemote option here.
Enable or disable the WiFi by tapping this and setting it.
Swipe this up to hide the Toggles Screen
Toggles Screen
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ISO:Auto
Video
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4K
60FPS
To get here,
swipe down from top.
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ISO:Auto
Video
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4K
60FPS
Video Picture
File name displayed here.
Battery Status Indicator
Shows how much power is left.
Go to Next File
Tap or swipe left to get to the next file.
Back to File Gallery
Go to previous file
Returns to the file selection screen.
Tap or swipe right to get to the previous file.
Elapsed Time
Shows how much of the file is being played
Playback Screen
File Type Selection
Main Screen File Selection
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Mode Selection
Video
VideoLapse
Slow Motion
Photo
PhotoLapse
Burst Mode
Car Mode
To get here,
tap this, or swipe up.
Mode for recording videos.
Exit to Main Screen
Hints, Tips, & FAQ
Tap the back-arrow icon to exit.
For more information, tap the
[ ? ] icon on the lower right.
Still photograph mode.
For recording video in slow motion.
Timelapse photography stitched on-cam
to produce a video.
For recording video while a sequence of photos
is taken at a set interval.
Automatically starts the camera and begins
recording once the engine is started
(Car Charger Cable Accessory required).
Fast multiple succession of snapshots,
choose the number of photos desired (Max: 10).
A series of still photos for creating timelapse.
Each photo will have its own file.
Swipe UP to access Video+Photo,
and Car Modes.
Video Slow MotionVideoLapse
Photo PhotoLapse Burst Mode
Video/photo
Car Mode
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4K
60FPS
ISO:Auto
Video
Photo+Video
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4K
60FPS
ISO:Auto
Video
FOV
Mode Settings Screen
EV
+1/3
Color
Flat
White Balance
Cloudy
Metering Mode
Center
Gyro Sensor
On
Encoding
H264
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Current Menu Options
Depending on what mode you are in,
the menu options will vary. All the options
for the particular mode will appear by
scrolling 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.
Tap this arrow
icon to exit.
Scroll up for more Mode Settings
You can switch to text-only menu by going
to General Settings and choose “Classic” in
User Interface options.
User Interface
Classic
SJCAM
To get here, tap this.
EV
White Balance
Color Profile
0.0
>
>
>
Auto
Flat
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The Front Screen
Current Mode Icon
Camera Acvity Ball
Current Time
Icon will show what mode you are currently in.
The opons will vary depending on the mode.
The ball will appear steady when in standby mode.
The ball will blink when shoong a video.
Displays current me in digits.
00:00:00
02:06:45
Baery Meter
Displays approximate power le on the
baery. Baery blinks when almost empty.
4K/60 Ultra
Elapsed Time / Shots Taken
Shows the length of me you are recording.
Or the number of images that are stored.
Current Resoluon / Frame Rate
Will display the set resoluon size and the
accompanying frames per second.
You can enable or disable the front screen by
going to the General Sengs menu, and choose
“Off” in “Front Display”
Front Display
Off
On
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RESOLUTION SELECTION
Photo Modes
12MP 4000x3000 4:3
10MP 3468x2736 4:3
8MP 3840
Video Modes
4K (3840x2160)
4K Ultra (3840x2160)
2.7K (2720x1520)
60 fps
>
>
>
30 fps
30 fps
12MP • 4000x3000 • Aspect Ratio 4:3
10MP • 3648x2736 • Aspect Ratio 4:3
8MP • 3840x2160 • Aspect Ratio 16:9
8MP • 3624x2448 • Aspect Ratio 4:3
5MP • 2592x1994 • Aspect Ratio 4:3
3MP • 2048x1536 • Aspect Ratio 4:3
2MP • 1920x1080 • Aspect Ratio 16:9
4K • 3840x2160
- Framerates: 24, 25, 30, 50, & 60 fps
4K Ultra • 3840x2160
- Framerates: 24 & 30fps
2.7K • 2720x1520
- Framerates: 24, 25, 30, 50, & 60 fps
1440p • 2560x1440 •
- Framerates: 24, 25, 30, 50, & 60 fps
1080p • 1920x1080
- Framerates: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, & 120 fps
1080p Ultra • 1920x1080
- Framerates: 50 & 60 fps
720p • 1280x720 • 240fps
IMPORTANT!
To ensure you get the full potential
of your SJ9 STRIKE, it is very strongly
advised that you use at least a
Class 10 U3 card of a known
brand, purchased from a reputable
seller.
This model uses a high-performance
processor which requires writing
image data at high speeds.
Using a low-speed card may result
in erratic camera performance;
the camera may overheat, and
photos/videos may have issues
being recorded.
SJ9 STRIKE supports microSD cards
up to 128GB, and can read and
write in either a FAT32 or ExFAT
filing system.
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EV
+1/3
White Balance
Cloudy
Color Profile
Flat
Metering Mode
Center
Gyro Sensor
On
EV • Exposure Value - Adjust the exposure for the amount of light allowed in.
Set this value low to compensate if the scene is too bright; set high when too dark.
High EV takes longer for images to be taken, and subject may blur if moving.
WHITE BALANCE • Adjusts the color temperature of the recording to
compensate for ambient lighting.
POWERON RECORD • Sets whether the camera automatically begins recording
once the camera is turned on. This feature is for video mode only.
COLOR PROFILE • You are given 2 preset choices: SJCAM - Vivid, and Flat.
Choose Flat to preserve color dynamics; SJCAM - Vivid to enhance colors.
METERING • Tells the camera which portion of the scene takes priority when setting the
brightness level of the whole image. Options: Average, Center Weighted, or Spot.
GYRO SENSOR • Enable the Gyro Sensor to smoothen out shakiness during recording.
Disable the Gyro Sensor when not needed, to gain full field-of-view of the set resolution.
BRIGHTER
DARKER
Exposure
Value
EV works by controlling how
much light is allowed in.
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+4/3+4/3+4/3
+1.0+1.0+1.0
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-2.0-2.0-2.0
HINT: You will know if the Gyro
Sensor is active when you see
this blinking hand icon near the
battery status display.
MODE SETTINGS - Page 1
Power On Record
Off
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Volume
8
Sharpness
Normal
Distortion Correc...
On
Loop Recording
Off
File Size
5 Minutes
ENCODING • H.264 is a standard for writing video files, high compatibility with video players.
H.265 is a newer standard that compresses video much better for smaller file sizes and
faster streaming, may require you to update your video player’s codec.
VOLUME • Sets the microphone sensitivity for how loud or how soft sound is recorded
into the video.
CAUTION: Setting this too high in small, enclosed spaces may distort the recorded audio.
SHARPNESS • Sets how much image detail is saved.
A higher setting will produce sharper images at the expense of file size.
Setting this low will smoothen annoying closely-knit fine lines.
DISTORTION CORRECTION • Enable this setting to remove the fisheye effect that is inherent
in wide-angle lenses. NOTE: Minor cropping of the image will occur for this to be possible.
LOOP RECORDING • Allows continuous recording when the memory card is full by recording
over the oldest file in the folder.
FILE SIZE • Manually sets the limit of file size length..
NOTE: Cards formatted in FAT32 will have a maximum file size of 4GB, regardless of resolution
or length of recording. Your SJ8 PRO supports ExFAT file format which removes this limitation.
A visual explanation of how
Distortion Correction works.
MODE SETTINGS - Page 2
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 that you setup your camera
BEFORE your trip.
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