RICOH THETA V User Guide

This section introduces the basic steps from capturing to sharing using RICOH THETA V and the RICOH 360 app.

Checking the Package

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

RICOH THETA V

USB cable

Soft case

Quick Start Guide

Important Message to Customers

Names of Camera Parts

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

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.

and

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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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 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.

Turning the Power On/Off

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

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.

Install the RICOH360 app

Install the RICOH360 app for smartphones

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Sign up for a RICOH360 account

To use RICOH360, you first need to sign up for a RICOH360 account.

* Accounts created with RICOH 360 can also be used with RICOH360 Tours.

Also, accounts created with RICOH 360 Tours can also be used with RICOH360, so if you have already created an account with RICOH360 Tours, there is no need to create an account here.

* When using the service, please read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you cannot use this service. Please understand in advance.

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Signing up for an account on a PC

Open the account creation page in your browser
Enter your Email address and Password
Read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and check the box
Click the Create Account button

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Signing up for an account on a smartphone

Go to the RICOH360 App Download page, install the app, and Create a new accoun‍t

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Linking your smartphone and camera using the RICOH 360 app

By linking your smartphone and camera, you can operate your camera from your smartphone.

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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Remote shooting of images from the app

You can operate the THETA connected using the RICOH360 app.

1. Tap the THETA icon at the bottom of the app screen.

2. Select the THETA to be used for shooting the room from the list of authorized RICOH THETA devices.
If this is your first time connecting the THETA and RICOH360 App, tap Register.

If the authorization permissions required to connect the THETA device to your smartphone are not displayed in the Wireless LAN Connect Settings, the following display settings will appear at the bottom of the screen. A white check mark indicates insufficient authorization. Tap the white check mark to access the Settings screen and adjust the permissions.

If all permissions are set, this message will not appear.

Note: The above screen is the iOS version.

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Permissions required for iOS

Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone
Allow RICOH360 app to access Bluetooth
Enable Location Services on your smartphone
Allow the RICOH360 app to access your location
Allow the RICOH360 app to access the Local Network

Permissions required for Android

Enable Wi-Fi on your smartphone
Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone
Enable Location Services on your smartphone
In the RICOH360 app settings, turn on “Allow Access to Location Information” and “Use Accurate Location Information”
Adjust settings in the RICOH360 app to allow access to nearby devices.

When all permissions have been set, tap Done.

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3. Tap to take a picture.
The shooting screen will open.

If the camera is in still image shooting mode, the application will display the still image shooting mode, and the camera symbol (green dotted line) at the top of the screen will change to a filled white icon, as shown in the screenshot above.

When the camera is in video recording mode, the application's shooting screen also switches to video recording mode (the video camera icon changes from an outline shape to a icon filled in white).

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Image Capture Mode

‍In Image Capture Mode, you can switch between capture modes using the pop-up display at the bottom of the screen by tapping [Normal Capture] in the top right corner of the live view display.‍

Normal shooting
- Tap the white circle button to take a photo
- With normal shooting, you can set the camera to take a photo after a certain amount of time has elapsed.
  For information on how to set the self-timer, please refer to here.

Time Shift Shooting
- For information on Time Shift Shooting, please refer to here.
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Interval Shooting‍
- This is a mode that takes photos at regular intervals.
  You can set the interval between shots, the total number of shots, etc.
  For information on settings, please refer to here.
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Multi Bracket
- Continuous shooting with multiple* shooting parameters with Manual settings for shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, and white balance color temperature.
  For information on how to set these, please refer to here.
  *The maximum number of shooting parameters that can be Settings varies depending on the Firmware Version.
  ・Before v2.50.1: 2 to 13 sheets
  ・Since v3.00.1: 2 to 19 sheets

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Viewing images saved on the Camera

When checking the thumbnail list during capture

Please tap the thumbnail to the left of the shutter button on the Capture screen.

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This will take you to the screen showing a list of photos and videos saved in the THETA's internal memory.

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Transferring Images from RICOH THETA to a Smartphone

Use the RICOH360 app to transfer images from the THETA to your smartphone.

On the THETA main unit's image list screen, tap the image you want to save to your smartphone to start transferring.

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You can view the images you have transferred from the “Photos/Videos” tab under “Device”.

A check mark will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of the thumbnail for images transferred from THETA.

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Viewing images saved in the RICOH360 app

*Please note that the photos displayed on the device in the app will disappear and cannot be restored if the RICOH360 App is deleted.

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1.Tap “Photos/Videos” at the bottom of the screen.

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2.Tap DEVICE among THETA / DEVICE / CLOUD at the top of the screen

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3.Tap the thumbnail of the photos you want to view from the list of thumbnails stored on the device.

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The above operation will switch to 360-degree view mode (the viewpoint can be changed by swiping the screen).

Zoom in/out, etc. can be done with each button under the viewer.

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Zoom out

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Zoom in

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Auto Rotate (Tap to move the viewpoint to the right without swiping the screen)

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Return to the initial viewpoint (the center of the lens on the side without the shutter release button on the THETA unit becomes the initial viewpoint of the photos).

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When viewing Video, a slide bar and audio ON / OFF are displayed below each button.

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Tap the … symbol in the lower right corner to display a toggle to turn Top/bottom correction ON or OFF for the Video being played. The default setting is Top/bottom correction ON, and the ON/OFF setting is applied to all Videos on the Device tab.

*If you download a Video to your Smartphone Library with this toggle turned on, Top/bottom correction will not be applied to the downloaded Video.

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Upload Image to Cloud from Smartphone

Upload Images Transferred from THETA to Smartphone to Cloud.

Tap "Photos/Videos" at the bottom of the screen

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Tap Select

Tap the thumbnail of the photos you wish to upload

*Multiple selections are possible. However, if the selected photos contain RAW data, they cannot be uploaded. Please select only JPEG data, not including RAW data.

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The thumbnail of the photos uploaded to RICOH360 Cloud will display an "uploaded icon" in the lower right corner.

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Uploaded images can be viewed from the “Cloud” tab under “Photos/Videos”.

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Share Link of Photographic Image to RICOH360 Cloud

Share the URL of the Invented image

1. Open the RICOH360 application and Log in

2. Tap ≡ in the upper left corner of the screen , then Select Teams

3. Tap the Photo/Video icon **** at the bottom of the screen.

4. Tap Cloud in THETA / Devices / Cloud at the top of the screen.

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You can Share Link in two ways

(1)

1. Tap Select

2. From the thumbnail list, tap the image(s) you wish to Share Link to (*Multiple selections are not allowed).

3. Tap Share Link the list displayed at the bottom of the screen.
The link (URL) will be copied to the clipboard.

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(2)

1. Tap a thumbnail

2. Tap the icon in the upper right corner of the viewer (image detail screen)

3. Tap Share Link from the list displayed at the bottom of the screen. The link (URL) will be copied to the clipboard, and you can paste it anywhere you need (browser, e-mail, etc.).