RICOH THETA Z1 User Guide
This section introduces the basic steps from capturing to sharing using RICOH THETA Z1 and the RICOH 360 app.
Names of Camera Parts
This section explains the names and functions of the buttons, lamps, etc. on the camera.
1. Speaker
2. Rear lens / 15. Front lens
Caution
Be careful when handling the lens section to avoid damage.
3. Microphone
Four microphones are incorporated in the camera.
4. Shutter button
Press to capture images.
5. Camera status lamp
Indicates the camera status.
Lit in blue
The camera is ready for shooting.
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. The lamp also flashes during the the power-off process of the camera.
Lit in green
The self-timer function 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 in the light/sound off mode or during shooting.
6. OLED panel
Displays the shooting information, battery level, etc.
7. USB terminal (USB Type-C)
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.
8. Strap lug
9. Tripod mount hole
Caution
When using the tripod, take care not to overtighten the screw.
10. Power lamp
Indicates the power status. (Details)
11. Power button
Turns the power on and off when the button is pressed and held.
Starts and cancels the sleep mode when the button is pressed briefly.
12. Wireless button
Switches the wireless LAN mode between “Access point mode” (direct connection to a smartphone), “Client mode” (connection to a smartphone via a wireless router), and “Off”. (Switching to the “Client mode” is possible only when the router settings have been made.) (Details)
Turns the Bluetooth® function on and off when the button is pressed and held. (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 and terminates the installed plug-ins when pressed and held. (Details)
14. Fn button
Switches the shooting method between “Normal shooting” and “Self-timer shooting”. When “My Settings” have been registered in the camera with the basic app, the shooting method can also be switched to “My Settings shooting”.
Switches the information displayed on the OLED panel between “Basic display” and “Shooting information display” when the button is pressed and held.
Information Displayed on the OLED Panel
Basic display
1. Communication status
Bluetooth® function set to on
Remote Control TR-1 connected
Wireless LAN function set to on in the access point mode
Wireless LAN function set to on in the client mode
2. Shooting mode / Shooting mode option
Still image shooting mode
Self-timer shooting function set to on in the still image shooting mode
My Settings shooting function set to on in the still image shooting mode
My Settings shooting function set to on in the still image shooting mode (with shooting conditions changed)
During the interval shooting in the still image shooting mode
During the interval composite shooting in the still image shooting mode
During the multi-bracketing shooting in the still image shooting mode
Video shooting mode
Self-timer shooting function set to on in the video shooting mode
My Settings shooting function set to on in the video shooting mode
My Settings shooting function set to on in the video shooting mode (with shooting conditions changed)
During video recording
Live streaming mode
During live streaming
3. Cloud connection status after connecting with the RICOH360 app
The camera is in the access point mode or not connected to ricoh360.com. (There are images in the camera waiting to be uploaded.)
The camera is in the access point mode or not connected to ricoh360.com. (There are no images in the camera waiting to be uploaded.)
The camera is connected to ricoh360.com in the client mode and on standby. (There are no images in the camera waiting to be uploaded.)
The camera is connected to ricoh360.com in the client mode and uploading images.
The camera is connected to ricoh360.com in the client mode and on standby. (The cloud storage capacity for the account used has reached its limit and there are images in the camera waiting to be uploaded.)
4. Plug-in/Electromagnetic compass status
Plug-in running
Electromagnetic compass error
5. Battery level / Error notification
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Battery level (100% to 0%)
Charging
Battery temperature error
Camera unit temperature error
6. Number of recordable still images / Video recordable time / Self-timer countdown / Memory warning notification / Other information
Memory capacity warning
Battery level warning
Other errors
Shooting information display
1. Shooting mode / Shooting mode option
Still image shooting mode
Video shooting mode
During video shooting in the video shooting mode
Live streaming mode
2. Error notification
Camera unit temperature error
Electromagnetic compass error
3. Exposure mode
[Auto]: Auto mode
[Av]: Aperture priority mode
[Tv]: Shutter speed priority mode
[ISO]: ISO sensitivity priority mode
[M]: Manual mode
4. Aperture value
5. Shutter speed
6. Image file format / Video size
7. ISO sensitivity
8. Exposure compensation value
Names of Camera Parts
Checking the Package
When opening the package, check that the following items are included:
1. RICOH THETA Z1
2. USB cable
3. Soft case
4. Quick Start Guide
5. Important Message to Customers
Checking the Package
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. 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 OLED panel turns on.
Press and hold the power button again to turn off the power.
When the power button is pressed briefly, the camera enters the sleep mode.
Power Lamp
The lamp indicates the camera power status.
Lit in blue
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 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 RICOH 360 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 RICOH 360 account
Link your smartphone and camera with the RICOH360 app
By connecting your smartphone to your camera, you can control your camera from your smartphone.
Turn on the THETA Z1
Press and hold the THETA Z1's wireless button (for about 3 seconds) to turn on the Bluetooth® function
The Bluetooth icon will appear on the display panel
Press the THETA Z1's wireless button to enter access point mode (direct connection with smartphone)
The access point mode icon will appear on the display panel in an animated display
Open the RICOH360 app, log in, and tap the THETA icon
Tap the new connection button
- When “Pairing the camera and device” is displayed, select the last 8 digits of the serial number of the camera you want to connect. If the serial number is not displayed, tap Manually enter the serial number and enter it
Tap RICOH THETA X, and when “Camera found” is displayed, tap Connect to
When “Camera found” is displayed, tap Next
When the dialog box is displayed, tap Connect to and wait for a while.
When the following screen is displayed, the connection between the camera and smartphone is complete
To take a picture with the connected THETA, tap Take a picture.
You can also use RICOH 360 to automatically upload images to the cloud.
Link your smartphone and camera with the RICOH360 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.
Remote shooting of images from the app
Viewing images saved on the Camera
You can view images saved in the THETA using the RICOH360 app.
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 RICOH 360 Cloud
Share the URL of the Created 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 RICOH 360 Cloud