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RICOH THETA V

USB cable

Soft case

Quick Start Guide

Important Message to Customers

1. Microphone

Four microphones are incorporated in the camera.

2. Lens

Caution

Be careful when handling the lens section to avoid damage.

3. Camera status lamp

Indicates the camera status.

Lit in blue

‍The camera can be used.

Flashing in blue

‍The camera is starting up (when the lamp flashes slowly).File conversion is progressing (when the lamp flashes rapidly).

‍Lit in white

‍The plug-in installed in the camera is running.

‍Flashing in red

‍An error has occurred in the camera.

‍Lit in green

‍The self-timer can be used for shooting.

‍Unlit

‍Shooting is not possible as the camera is in the sleep mode, no more images can be captured, or no more recordable time remains. The lamp is also unlit during shooting.

4. Shutter button

Press to capture images.

5. Speaker

6. Wireless lamp

Indicates the wireless LAN connection status.

Lit

‍The wireless LAN function is on. (The camera is connected to a wireless LAN.)

‍Flashing

‍The wireless LAN function is on. (The camera is not connected to a wireless LAN.)

‍Unlit

‍The wireless LAN function is off.

7. Capture mode lamp

The lamp that corresponds to the selected capture mode lights.Shooting is not possible while the lamp is flashing because internal processing is in progress.

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flash during the firmware update.

8. Video recording lamp

Flashes while capturing video.

9. Memory warning lamp

Indicates the remaining number of images that can be captured.

Unlit

‍Remaining number of images that can be captured: 1300 or more (Remaining memory: 5 GB or more)

‍Lit

‍Remaining number of images that can be captured: 500 or more but less than 1300 (Remaining memory: 2 GB or more but less than 5 GB)

‍Flashing

‍Remaining number of images that can be captured: Less than 500 (Remaining memory: Less than 2 GB)

10. Power lamp

Indicates the power status. (Details)

11. Power button

Turns the power on/off when the button is pressed and held.

Puts the camera to sleep when the button is pressed.

12. Wireless button

Turns the wireless LAN function on/off. (Details)

13. Mode button

Switches among the still image capture mode, video mode, and live streaming mode. (Switching to the live streaming mode is possible only when the USB cable is connected.)

Runs the plug-in installed in the camera when the button is pressed and held. (Details)

14. Microphone terminal

Connects the 3D microphone TA-1 (sold separately). (Details)

Caution

Do not connect any device other than the 3D microphone TA-1 to the microphone terminal.

15. USB terminal

Connects the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. (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.

16. Tripod mount hole

Caution

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

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

The power lamp lights green when charging starts. (The lamp flashes in green when the remaining battery level is low.)

The power lamp is unlit when charging is complete.

2. Remove the USB cable after charging is complete.

Caution

• If the power lamp flashes in red, remove the USB cable and stop charging.
• 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. 200 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.

1. Press and hold the power button.

The lamp of the selected capture mode lights.

Press the power button to put the camera to sleep. Press and hold the power button again to turn off the power.

Power Lamp

The lamp indicates the camera status when the power is on.

Lit in blue

‍There is a sufficient battery level.

‍Flashing in blue

‍The battery level is low.

‍Flashing in red

‍The power is turning off.

‍Unlit

‍Charging is complete, the camera is sleeping, or the power is off.

Note

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

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://support.ricoh360.com/app-download

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.

1. Press the wireless button to turn the wireless LAN function on.

The wireless lamp flashes.

2. Display the Wi-Fi^TM settings of the smartphone.

3. 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 “THETAYL00001017.OSC”). The password is the numbers indicated by (A) (in this case “00001017”).

The password can be changed from the smartphone.

Checking and Changing the Camera Settings

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

When the wireless LAN connection is complete, the wireless lamp lights.

Wireless Lamp

The wireless lamp indicates the wireless LAN connection status of the camera.

Lit

‍The wireless LAN function is on. (The camera is connected to a wireless LAN.)

‍Flashing

‍The wireless LAN function is on. (The camera is not connected to a wireless LAN.)

‍Unlit

‍The wireless LAN function is off.

Date and Time Settings

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

Turn on the power of THETA V

Open the RICOH 360 app, log in, and tap the THETA icon

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Tap the Register button

Tap RICOH THETA V

Check that the power of THETA V is turned on, and tap Next

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Press the THETA V's wireless button

to turn on the wireless LAN (the wireless lamp will flash)

Tap Next

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Enter the serial number printed on the bottom of the camera, and tap Connect

When the dialog box appears, tap Connect

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When “The camera and smartphone have been linked!” appears, the camera and smartphone have been linked!

To take a picture with the THETA that has been connected, tap Capture .

Capture from the App - RICOH360

Automatic Upload is also possible using the Cloud.

• Cloud Sync Configuration for THETA V

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