Ricoh THETA SC2, R03030, THETA Z1, R02020, THETA V User Manual

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RICOH THETA - User Guide

RICOH THETA User Guide

RICOH THETA SC2

(Model: R03030)

RICOH THETA Z1

(Model: R02020)

RICOH THETA V

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RICOH THETA SC

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RICOH THETA S

RICOH THETA

(Model: RICOH THETA

m15)

RICOH THETA

(2013 model)

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RICOH THETA SC2 User Guide

This user guide provides more detailed explanations on how to use RICOH THETA SC2.

Content included and images used in this guide may differ from those of the actual device depending on the app or firmware version. Update the camera unit firmware to the latest version before using the camera. See below for how to update the firmware to the latest version.

Updating the Camera Firmware

See below for a history of firmware version updates.

https://support.theta360.com/en/download/firmware/sc2/

See below for the details of apps available for RICOH THETA SC2.

https://theta360.com/en/about/application/

Images of the basic app for smartphone used throughout this guide are from “RICOH THETA for iPhone” (the basic app for iOS). There may be some differences from “RICOH THETA for Android” (the basic app for Android). * There are some differences between functions provided by the iOS app and Android app.

Menu List

Preparation

Updating the Camera Firmware

Shooting Still Images

Shooting Videos

Shooting in the Preset Shooting Modes

Viewing and Sharing Using a Smartphone

Viewing and Sharing Using a Computer

Changing the Settings

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

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Checking the Package

Names of Camera Parts

Charging

Turning the Power On/Off

Downloading the App

Connecting to a Smartphone via Wireless LAN

Connecting to a Smartphone via Bluetooth

Connecting to a Bluetooth® Accessory

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Checking the Package

When opening the package, check that the following items are included:

RICOH THETA SC2

USB cable

Soft case

Quick Start Guide

Important Message to Customers

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Names of Camera Parts

This section explains the names and functions of the buttons, lamps, etc. on the camera.

1. Speaker

2. Microphone

3. Lens

Caution

Be careful when handling the lens section to avoid damage.

4. Shutter button

Press to capture images.

5. OLED panel

Displays the shooting mode, battery level, etc.

6. Power lamp

Indicates the power status. (Details)

7. Power button

Turns the power on and off.

8. Wireless button

Turns on and off the wireless LAN function (Details) and Bluetooth® function (Details).

9. Mode button

Switches the shooting mode.

10. Self-timer button

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Switches the shooting method between “Normal shooting” and “Self-timer shooting”.

Enables the connection to Bluetooth® accessories when the button is pressed and held.

Note

For the accessories with which proper operation has been confirmed, see the RICOH website.

11. USB terminal (Micro-B)

Used to connect the camera to a computer via the provided USB cable. (Details)

Caution

It may take time for the battery to charge or the battery may not charge at all when a USB cable other than the

provided USB cable is used.

12. Tripod mount hole

Caution

When using the tripod, take care not to overtighten the screw.

Information Displayed on the OLED Panel

1. Communication status

: Wireless LAN function set to on

: Bluetooth® function set to on

2. Shooting mode

: Still image shooting mode

: Video shooting mode

, , : Preset shooting mode (You can change the preset shooting mode according to the shooting scene using the

basic app for smartphone.)

: During video recording

: Camera unit high-temperature warning (Details)

: Memory capacity warning

: Error

3. Battery level / Self-timer status / Bluetooth® accessory connection status

to : Battery level (100% to 0%)

: Battery error

: Self-timer shooting

: Bluetooth® accessory connected

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: Processing

Note

The countdown is displayed on the entire OLED panel during the self-timer shooting.

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Charging

The built-in battery needs to be charged before use.

1. Connect the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable.

The power lamp lights green when charging starts.

The power lamp is unlit when charging is complete.

2. Remove the USB cable after charging is complete.

Caution

Use the provided USB cable for charging. It may take time for the battery to charge or the battery may not charge at all when a USB cable other than the provided USB cable is used. Connect the cable directly to a USB port on the computer. Do not connect the cable via a USB hub. It may not be possible to charge via some USB hubs. When charging, be sure to insert and remove the USB cable while the computer is turned on. If the computer is restarted while the USB cable is inserted, the computer may not recognize the camera.

Charging Time

The camera is charged in approx. 270 minutes (at 25°C (77°F)).

Note

The time described above is a guide for full charging. The charging time differs according to the remaining battery level.

If the remaining battery level is low, it may take time for the camera to be recognized by the computer.

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Turning the Power On/Off

When charging of the built-in battery is complete, turn on the power.

1. Press the power button.

The power lamp and OLED panel turn on.

Press the power button again to turn off the power.

Power Lamp

The lamp indicates the camera power status.

Lit in white:

The power is on.

Lit in green:

The battery is charging.

Flashing in red:

The power is turning off.

Unlit:

Charging is complete, the camera is in the sleep mode or light/sound off mode, or the power is off.

Note

When the camera is connected to a computer with a USB cable, the lamp lights green and the battery is charged. The lamp is unlit when charging is complete.

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Downloading the App

This camera captures great images. You can also use a smartphone app for shooting, viewing, and sharing images from your smartphone.

The following apps for smartphone are available for this camera.

Basic app:

RICOH THETA (iOS app and Android app)

Editing app:

RICOH THETA+ (iOS app and Android app)

1. Access the app download service that is compatible with your smartphone.

2. Search for “RICOH THETA”.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the app.

An icon ( ) is displayed on the home screen when the download is complete.

Note

The apps for computer are also available. See below for details on each app and the latest information about apps.

https://theta360.com/en/about/application/

Installing the App for Computer

There are some differences between functions provided by the “RICOH THETA for iPhone” (iOS app) and “RICOH THETA for Android” (Android app). The screens of “RICOH THETA for iPhone” (iOS app) are used as examples in this user guide.

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Smartphone via Wireless

LAN

Connecting to a Smartphone via Wireless LAN

When the camera is connected to a smartphone via a wireless LAN, you can use the smartphone to capture images remotely, view images, and make function settings.

1. Turn on the power of the camera.

2. Press the wireless button.

The wireless LAN function is turned on, and flashes on the OLED panel.

3. Turn on the Wi-FiTM function of the smartphone.

4. Start the basic app for smartphone, and then tap

Follow the instructions on the screen to connect the camera to the smartphone.

When the wireless LAN connection is complete, becomes lit.

Connecting by Specifying the SSID

1. Turn on the power of the camera.

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2. Press the wireless button.

The wireless LAN function is turned on, and flashes on the OLED panel.

3. Display the Wi-FiTM settings of the smartphone.

4. Select the SSID of the camera from the network list and enter the password.

The serial number printed at the bottom of the camera is the same as the SSID and password. The SSID is “THETA + Serial number indicated by (B) + .OSC” (in this case “THETAYP00001017.OSC”). The password is the numbers indicated by (A) (in this case “00001017”).

The password can be changed using the basic app for smartphone.

Checking and Changing the Camera Settings

The password is initialized by pressing and holding the wireless button and mode button simultaneously while the power is on. The power turns off automatically at this time.

When the wireless LAN connection is complete, becomes lit.

Date and Time Settings

The date and time of the camera are synchronized with the smartphone or computer when the camera is connected to the basic app.

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Connecting to a Smartphone via Bluetooth

Connecting to a

Smartphone via Bluetooth

When the camera is connected to a smartphone via the Bluetooth®, you can use the smartphone to capture images remotely and make function settings.

1. Turn on the power of the camera.

2. Turn on the Bluetooth® function of the smartphone.

3. Connect the camera to a smartphone via a wireless LAN.

Connecting to a Smartphone via Wireless LAN

4. Start the basic app for smartphone, and then tap [Settings].

The [Settings] screen is displayed.

5. Tap [Cam Bluetooth settings].

The [Cam Bluetooth settings] screen is displayed.

6. Tap [Register].

Date and Time Settings

The date and time of the camera are synchronized with the smartphone or computer when the camera is connected to the basic app.

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Connecting to a

Bluetooth

Accessory

Connecting to a Bluetooth® Accessory

An accessory can be connected to the camera via Bluetooth®.

1. Turn on the power of the camera.

2. Set the Bluetooth® accessory to a pairing state or connection standby state.

See the manual of the Bluetooth® accessory for details.

3. Press and hold the self-timer button.

The camera enters the pairing state, and flashes on the OLED panel.

4. Connect the Bluetooth® accessory to the camera according to the manual of the accessory.

When the Bluetooth® accessory connection is complete, becomes lit.

Disconnecting the Bluetooth® Accessory from the Camera

1. Press and hold the self-timer button.

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turns off, and the Bluetooth® accessory is disconnected from the camera.

Resetting the Bluetooth® Connection Information

When you want to connect another Bluetooth® accessory to the camera or when the accessory cannot be connected correctly, press and hold the wireless button and mode button simultaneously to reset the

Bluetooth

connection information.

Caution

If you reset the Bluetooth® connection information, the wireless LAN password is also reset.

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Updating the Camera

Firmware

Updating the Camera Firmware

Updating the Camera Firmware Using a Computer

Updating the Camera Firmware Using a Smartphone

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Firmware

Updating the Camera

Firmware Using a Computer

Updating the Camera Firmware Using a Computer

The camera firmware can be updated using the basic app for computer.

The app is required to update the firmware. Download the app from the following site.

https://support.theta360.com/en/download/

1. Start the basic app for computer.

2. Select [File] → [Firmware Update] in the menu.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to connect the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable.

4. Select [To next].

5. Check the current version and available version, and select [To next].

The firmware file transfer starts.

6. When “Transfer Done” is displayed, follow the instructions on the screen to update the firmware on the device.

Caution

Fully insert the USB cable when connecting it. Do not disconnect the camera from the computer during the firmware file transfer.

Note

and flash alternately on the OLED panel of the camera during the firmware update.

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Firmware

Updating the Camera Firmware Using a Smartphone

The camera firmware can be updated using the basic app for smartphone.

The app is required to update the firmware. Download the app from the following site.

https://support.theta360.com/en/download/

1. Turn on the power of the camera.

2. Connect the camera to a smartphone via a wireless LAN.

Connecting to a Smartphone via Wireless LAN

3. Start the basic app for smartphone.

4. Tap [Settings], and then tap [Update firmware].

The firmware version of the camera is checked.

5. Tap [Check the latest version].

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the wireless LAN settings of the smartphone and connect it to the Internet.

The latest available firmware version is checked.

7. Tap [Start download].

The firmware file is downloaded to the smartphone.

8. Tap [Transfer files to camera].

9. Follow the instructions on the screen to change the wireless LAN settings of the smartphone and connect it to the camera.

10. Tap [OK].

The firmware file is transferred from the smartphone to the camera. When the transfer is completed, the update process starts in the camera.

When the update process is completed, the camera restarts.

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Caution

When the internal storage space of the smartphone is insufficient, the downloading of the firmware file may be canceled. In this case, free up the space before performing the firmware update. When the battery level of the camera is low, charge the battery before performing the firmware update. Do not disconnect the wireless LAN connection between the camera and the smartphone during the firmware file transfer.

Note

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Shooting Still Images

Shooting Still Images Using Only the Camera

Shooting Still Images While Connected to a Smartphone

Shooting Still Images Using Only the Camera with the Self-timer Function

Shooting Still Images While Connected to a Smartphone with the Self-timer Function

Registering the Still Image Shooting Settings with the My Settings Function

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Shooting Still Images

Shooting Still Images Using

Only the Camera

Shooting Still Images Using Only the Camera

This section explains basic methods for shooting still images.

1. Turn on the power of the camera.

2. Press the mode button to select the still image shooting mode.

appears on the OLED panel.

3. Position the camera.

Position the camera as upright as possible.

4. Press the shutter button.

The captured still image is saved in the internal memory of the camera.

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Images saved in the internal memory of the camera can be viewed on a smartphone or computer.

Viewing Captured Still Images and Videos

Importing Still Images and Videos to a Computer

Viewing Still Images on a Computer

Images saved in the internal memory of the camera can be deleted using the basic app for smartphone.

Deleting Captured Still Images and Videos

The date and time of the camera are synchronized with the smartphone or computer when the camera is connected to the basic app.

The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if no operations are performed for a set period of time (default setting: 5 minutes). Shooting is not possible in the sleep mode. Press the power button to enable shooting, and then press the shutter button to perform shooting.

If no more images can be captured, delete images from the camera.

Deleting Captured Still Images and Videos

Importing Still Images and Videos to a Computer

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Shooting Still Images While Connected to a Smartphone

You can capture still images using the basic app for smartphone.

1. Turn on the power of the camera.

2. Press the mode button to select the still image shooting mode.

appears on the OLED panel.

3. Connect the camera to a smartphone via a wireless LAN or Bluetooth®.

Connecting to a Smartphone via Wireless LAN

Connecting to a Smartphone via Bluetooth

4. Start the basic app for smartphone.

5. Tap

to start shooting.

Tapping EV at the bottom of the screen displays the slider for correcting the exposure. If you check a still image and feel that it is too bright or too dark, adjust the brightness and capture the image to obtain the desired brightness. Moving the slider to the right brightens the image. Moving the slider to the left darkens the image.

In the still image capture mode, you can make settings such as the shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, white balance, shooting method, image size, live view, and post-view on/off to suit the purpose of your shooting.

Checking and Changing the Shooting Conditions

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