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
Checking the Package
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.
Names of Camera Parts
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.
Charging
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.
Turning the Power On/Off
Install the RICOH360 app
Install the RICOH360 app for smartphones
Install the RICOH360 app
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 RICOH 360 Tours.
Also, accounts created with RICOH 360 Tours can also be used with RICOH 360, so if you have already created an account with RICOH 360 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.
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
Signing up for an account on a smartphone
- Go to the RICOH 360 App Download page, install the app, and create an account
Sign up for a RICOH360 account
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
Tap the Register button
Tap RICOH THETA V
Check that the power of THETA V is turned on, and tap Next
Press the THETA V's wireless button
to turn on the wireless LAN (the wireless lamp will flash)
Tap Next
Enter the serial number printed on the bottom of the camera, and tap Connect
When the dialog box appears, tap Connect
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.
Linking your smartphone and camera using the RICOH 360 app
Remote shooting of images from the app
You can operate the THETA connected using the RICOH360 app.
- Tap the THETA icon at the bottom of the app screen
- Tap the THETA you want to use for shooting from the list of Registered RICOH THETA
- Tap Capture to open the shooting screen
- When connecting via wireless LAN, a screen may appear asking for permission to connect to the network depending on your smartphone's operating system. In this case, tap OK.
*If you are unable to connect, please refer to this page
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 Capture
- Tap the white circle button to capture an image.
- In Normal Capture, you can set the Self-Timer.
- Normal Capture
- Tap the white circle button to capture an image.
- In Normal Capture, you can set the Self-Timer.
- Time Shift Shooting
- For information on Time Shift Shooting, please refer to here.
- 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.
Remote shooting of images from the app
Viewing images saved on the Camera
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.
This will take you to the screen showing a list of photos and videos saved in the THETA's internal memory.
Viewing images saved on the Camera
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.
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.
Transferring Images from RICOH THETA to a Smartphone
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.
Tap “Photos/Videos” at the bottom of the screen.
Tap DEVICE among THETA / DEVICE / CLOUD at the top of the screen
Tap the thumbnail of the photos you want to view from the list of thumbnails stored on the device.
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.
Zoom out
Zoom in
Auto Rotate (Tap to move the viewpoint to the right without swiping the screen)
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).
Viewing images saved in the RICOH360 app
Upload Image to Cloud from Smartphone
Upload Images Transferred from THETA to Smartphone to Cloud.
Tap "Photos/Videos" at the bottom of the screen
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.
The thumbnail of the photos uploaded to RICOH360 Cloud will display an "uploaded icon" in the lower right corner.
Uploaded images can be viewed from the “Cloud” tab under “Photos/Videos”.
Upload Image to Cloud from Smartphone
Share Link of Photographic Image to RICOH360 Cloud
Share the URL of the Invented image
Tap Cloud from THETA / Device / Cloud at the top of the screen
Tap the Select button
From the thumbnail list, tap the image you want to share the link for (multiple selection not possible)
Tap Share Link from the list displayed at the bottom of the screen
The link (URL) will be copied to the clipboard, so please paste it where you need it (e.g. in a browser or email).
Share Link of Photographic Image to RICOH360 Cloud