RICOH THETA V User Guide
This section introduces the basic steps from capturing to sharing using RICOH THETA V and the RICOH 360 app.
This section introduces the basic steps from capturing to sharing using RICOH THETA V and the RICOH 360 app.
When opening the package, check that the following items are included:
This section explains the names and functions of the buttons, lamps, etc. on the camera.
Four microphones are incorporated in the camera.
Be careful when handling the lens section to avoid damage.
Indicates the camera status.
The camera can be used.
The camera is starting up (when the lamp flashes slowly).File conversion is progressing (when the lamp flashes rapidly).
The plug-in installed in the camera is running.
An error has occurred in the camera.
The self-timer can be used for shooting.
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.
Press to capture images.
Indicates the wireless LAN connection status.
The wireless LAN function is on. (The camera is connected to a wireless LAN.)
The wireless LAN function is on. (The camera is not connected to a wireless LAN.)
The wireless LAN function is off.
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.
Flashes while capturing video.
Indicates the remaining number of images that can be captured.
Remaining number of images that can be captured: 1300 or more (Remaining memory: 5 GB or more)
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)
Remaining number of images that can be captured: Less than 500 (Remaining memory: Less than 2 GB)
Indicates the power status. (Details)
Turns the power on/off when the button is pressed and held.
Puts the camera to sleep when the button is pressed.
Turns the wireless LAN function on/off. (Details)
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)
Connects the 3D microphone TA-1 (sold separately). (Details)
Do not connect any device other than the 3D microphone TA-1 to the microphone terminal.
Connects the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. (Details)
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.
When using the tripod, take care not to overtighten the screw.
The built-in battery needs to be charged before use.
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.
The camera is charged in approx. 200 minutes (at 25°C (77°F)).
When charging of the built-in battery is complete, turn on the power.
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.
The lamp indicates the camera status when the power is on.
There is a sufficient battery level.
The battery level is low.
The power is turning off.
Charging is complete, the camera is sleeping, or the power is off.
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 for smartphones
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.
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.
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.
When all permissions have been set, tap Done.
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).
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.
Viewing images saved on the Camera
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.
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.
*Please note that the photos displayed on the device in the app will disappear and cannot be restored if the RICOH360 App is deleted.
1.Tap “Photos/Videos” at the bottom of the screen.
2.Tap DEVICE among THETA / DEVICE / CLOUD at the top of the screen
3.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).
When viewing Video, a slide bar and audio ON / OFF are displayed below each button.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
(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.).