KODAK PIXPRO ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 VR CAMERA User Manual
Before You Start Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd. Address: JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 So. Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA JK Imaging Europe, 71 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1DS, UK Company Website: kodakpixpro.com About this Manual Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO 3600 VR Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. JK Imaging reserves all rights of this document.
For Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and has been found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
For Customers in Europe This symbol [crossed-out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates the separate collection of electrical waste and electronic equipment in European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for proper and safe disposal of this product. The “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.
SAR Statement A minimum separation distance of zero cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the device, including the antenna during body-worn operation to comply with the RF exposure requirements in Europe. To comply with the RF Exposure requirements or limitations in Europe, third-party belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories used with this device should not contain any metallic components.
Safety Notes Product Notes: • Do not disassemble or attempt to repair this product by yourself. • Do not handle this product improperly. This product may be damaged or permanently broken if dropped, punctured or crushed. • Avoid directly touching the lens elements. Please use a professional soft lens cleaning cloth together with a gentle lens cleaning agent to wipe and clean the camera lenses for optimal performance.
Memory Card Notes: • The memory card referred to in this user manual is a microSD card, microSDHC card or microSDXC card, class 10 or higher. • Please keep the memory card clean and dry. • When inserting a memory card, make sure the notch direction of the card matches the notch direction of the memory card mark near the camera's card slot. Never force the memory card into the card slot. • Before using any brand new memory card, please format the memory card first.
Contents Before You Start..................................................................................................................................... 1 Safety Notes......................................................................................................................................... 5 Contents............................................................................................................................................... 7 Getting Ready................................
Burst Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Menu Introduction................................................................................................................................................21 All Shooting Mode Settings ( General Settings / / / / / / ).................................................................. 22 ............
Getting Ready Standard Parts and Accessories Included: Your product packaging should contain the camera you purchased along with the following standard parts and accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact our customer service center. (The AC Adapter style will vary according to the power requirements from different countries or regions.
Camera Part Names 8 9 1 Speaker 2 Wi-Fi Indicator 3 7 10 6 11 12 13 5 4 3 2 14 15 1 18 Lens B (235 Degrees) 5 Lens Status Indicator B 6 Power Button 7 Status Indicator 8 LCD 9 BLUETOOTH Logo / Mark 10 Exterior Microphone (Stereo) 20 Video Recording Button / Photo Shooting Button / OK Button 12 Lens A (155 Degrees-VR Mode [2:1]) (197 Degrees-Front Mode [16:9]) 13 Lens Status Indicator A 14 19 Control Pairing (press and hold) 4 11 16 17 Wi-Fi Button / Direction Button
Mounting / Removing Lens Covers: Removing lens covers: Attaching lens covers: Turn the clear, protective lens cover counter clockwise following the illustrations Turn the lens covers clockwise and firmly tighten the lens covers as illustrated below until it separates from the ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360. below. The lens covers protect the camera's glass lenses from being permanently damaged and are dustproof, shockproof and splash proof.
Installing the Battery: 1. Open the Battery Cover Door Slide the battery cover lock to the left ① , then slide the open switch of the battery cover door downward ② . 2. Insert the Battery Insert the Li-ion battery into the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow ③ (note the location of the + and - symbols). 3 3. Close the Battery Cover Door Close the battery cover door until your hear a “click” to indicate the door is fully and tightly closed ④ . Slide the battery cover lock to the right ⑤ .
Installing a Memory Card: Open the battery cover door, then insert the memory card into the card slot as shown in the illustration below (note the direction of the memory card opening). Push the bottom end of the memory card with your fingertip into the slot completely and close the battery cover door. A memory card (microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC) is essential to recording and saving 3600 photos and videos and is not included in the product packaging. The memory card needs to be purchased separately.
Charging the Battery: Please use the supplied battery charger and AC adapter to charge the Li-ion battery in an ambient temperature ranging from 50˚F to 95˚F or 10˚C to 35˚C. Charging the Battery with Induded Battery Charger: 1. Place the battery into the battery charger according to the direction illustrated below. Use the Micro USB cable to connect the battery charger to the AC adapter then plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. 2. The indicator light will turn red when charging.
Charging the Camera via a Computer: 1. Place the battery into the camera. 2. Use the Micro USB cable to connect the camera (in the "off" position) to your computer. 3. The indicator light will remain orange while it is charging. The indicator light will go out once charging is completed and the battery is fully charged. The camera cannot be recharged when its power is on. Using the Internal Microphone: Please only use a 2.5mm audio cable for the internal microphone. Optional PIXPRO 2.
Main Camera Interface Main Camera Interface Introduction: 2 3 4 1. Camera Mode Movie Mode Snap Shot Photo Mode Loop Recording Mode 1 5 11 6 Time-Lapse Video Mode 2. Memory Card / 10 / / / 7 8 High-Speed Movie Mode Burst Mode 3. Movie Size: 9 Time-Lapse Photo Mode / / / / 1970 4K UItra Wide 4. Battery Status 5. Display Mode: / 4K [16:9] Full Frame 3600 Spherical / 6. Remaining Recording Time: 2350 Round (Dome) Mode / HH:MM / MM:SS / none 7. Motion Detection (On) 8.
Power On / Off Power On: When the power is off, press the button for one second or more to turn the camera on. Power Off: When the power is on, press the button for one second or more to turn off the product. If the product cannot be powered off normally, you can remove the battery from the camera to force it to power off. Start-up for Date and Time 1. Press the button to turn the camera on.
Camera Mode Introduction In the main camera interface, press and hold the mode; press the (up) button to enter the mode selection interface. Press the (up) or (down) button to select any one button to enter and confirm the mode of the current interface. 7 modes are available: Movie Mode , Snap Shot Photo Mode Time-Lapse Video Mode , Time-Lapse Photo Mode , High-Speed Movie Mode , and Burst Mode , Loop Recording Mode , . Movie Mode Enable video recording.
Time-Lapse Photo Mode Time-Lapse Photo means shooting at a certain time interval and saving the shot photos in the same folder. If the number of files exceeds the maximum number of folder (9999), create a new folder. Operation method: Press the button to start shooting photos. Press the button again to stop shooting photos. Loop Recording Mode Loop recording refers to recording independent video segments in the unit of 2 minutes.
High-Speed Movie Mode This camera shoots ultra-high speed movies and plays back with normal 30fps speed. Operation method: Press the button to start recording. Press the button again to stop recording. Audio cannot be recorded in this mode. Burst Mode Enables ten successive photos to be captured continuously before automatically pausing. Operation method: Press the button; the camera will pause after 10 photos have been taken.
Menu Introduction: 1. In the main camera interface, press and hold the / / / / / (up) button to enter the interface menu. There are 2 options: All Shooting Mode Settings ( ) and General Settings . Press the (up) or / (down) button to select the desired setting and press the button to enter the corresponding sub-menu interface. Menu Interface 2.
All Shooting Mode Settings ( / / / / / / ) The Sub Menu for all shooting modes and settings: Movie Setting Menu Interface Photo Setting Time-Lapse Photo Setting Loop Recording Setting Time-Lapse Video Setting High-Speed Movie Setting Burst Setting Sub-Menu Interface settings 22
Below is an illustration of the recording setting menu for an example. The operating settings of all optional shooting modes have the same menu entry flow and menu access as shown below: -3.0、-2.7、-2.3、-2.0、-1.7、-1.3、-1.0、-0.7、-0.3、+0.0、+0.3、+0.7、+1.0、+1.3、+1.7、+2.0、+2.3、+2.7、+3.
Display Mode Set image storage format There are 3 options: 1. In-Camera Stitch 3600 Spherical / VR Mode 235° 360° 360° 155° Dual Global We recommend keeping objects a distance of 5 ft away from the stitch line for optimum stitching and output results. When shooting using the in-camera stitch mode, you cannot manually adjust the file's stitch position after recording. For optimized stitching shoot with the protective lens covers on.
2. 2350 Round (Dome) Mode 235° 360° 3.
Movie Size Video Resolution Settings: VR 3600 Spherical / VR Mode (2:1) The selectable video resolution options vary for different video shooting modes and are subject to actual user • 3840×1920 (24fps) selections that will determine final playback and the saved video file resolution.
Self Timer: Setting the self-timer function: There are 3 options: • Self Timer - Off • Self Timer - 2 sec • Self Timer - 10 sec Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS): Setting the Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) function: There are 2 options: • Enable • Shooting Modes Still Movie Hi Speed Movie Off Number of Recording Pixels EIS Setting 7360x3680 360° 360° - 5520x2760 360° 360° - 7360x3680 360° 360° - 5520x2760 360° 360° - 3680x3680 235° 235° -
Time-Lapse Photo: Set interval photo time. There are 6 options: • 1 sec • 2 sec • 5 sec • 10 sec • 30 sec • 60 sec Time-Lapse Video: Set interval recording time. There are 6 options: • 1 sec • 2 sec • 5 sec • 10 sec • 30 sec • 60 sec Motion Detection: Motion detection means if the camera detects moving objects entering into view, it will automatically start recording.
Color: Set Image Color. There are 3 options: • Normal • Black and White • Vivid White Balance: White balance means the user can adjust the color temperature under different light sources to help ensure that the colors in photos and videos are reproduced as accurately as possible. There are 6 options: • Auto White Balance • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Incandescent • Underwater Exposure Compensation: Adjust picture brightness.
General Settings X.
Audio / Sound Set the audio / sound levels of the camera. There are 4 options: • Sound Off • Sound 1 • Sound 2 • Sound 3 Automatic Power Off When this function is enabled, if there is no action taken within a set time frame (except while recording or connected to Wi-Fi), the camera will automatically power off. There are 2 options: • 3 minutes • Off USB Connection Mode The mode of connecting the camera via a Micro USB cable to a computer is available.
Format Format will clear all data stored on the memory card and will fully erase all photos and videos stored on the card. There are 2 options: • Confirm • To select Cancel , press the button to start formatting the card and return to the sub-menu interface after completion. Reset Settings Reset settings will recover and reinstall all standard product settings to the factory defaults (except for date and time).
BLUETOOTH Remote Control-D Remote Control View Specifications Model: RR-BK04 1. 1 2 3 BLUETOOTH Signal Test Button 2. Connect / Shooting Indicator 3. Dimension:30×20×13.7mm Weight: 27±2g (including battery) Dust Proof: IP6X Recording / Shooting Button / Mode Switching Temperature: -10° to 40°C Movie<=>Photo (press and hold) Humidity: 0~90% Battery: Button Cell CR2032 Before Using: Pull the insulating strip completely out prior to operating the remote control.
Installing the Battery: Use a screwdriver to remove the screw on the backside of the remote control by turning it counterclockwise (Fig. 1). Open the battery cover and insert the battery (Fig. 2), close the battery cover and rotate the screw in the opposite direction to tighten down. Negative Screw Battery Cover Installation of the Remote Control Mount-B /Mini Remote Control/3-Leg Stand: 1. Press the Mini Remote Control mount onto the 3-Leg Stand (Fig. 1). Close the tripod (Fig. 2). 2.
Pairing the Camera Via BLUETOOTH Remote Control: 1. Pair the camera to the remote control This method is for one remote control to one camera: With the camera turned on, press the Press and hold the and button for 2 seconds to enter the pairing mode. buttons simultaneously on the remote control until pairing is successful.
While attempting to pair, the remote control should be held close to the camera. 2. Press the button on the remote control to start shooting or recording and press the button again to stop recording. Other parameters in the camera will remain the same as initially set. 3. To terminate remote control pairing, press the button.
Successful Pairing Between the Camera and the Remote Control: 1. BLUETOOTH signal test press the button. The camera will power off or on by pressing and holding the button for 1.5 seconds or more. 2. Using the mini remote control, all settings or parameters set in the camera's menus for shooting or recording will remain the same as initially set to switch from movie to photo mode or viceversa by (In standby mode) pressing and holding the button.
Download and Install BLUETOOTH Remote Control APP ● APP Download: Download the APP installation package (APP name: PIXPRO Remote Update Service) to your smart Mobile phone from the path below and install it by following the instructions on the interface. For ANDROID Mobile phone, search and download the APP "PIXPRO Remote Update Service" in Google Play and install it by following the instructions on your smart device's interface.
Connecting your Remote Control to Smart Mobile phone with BLUETOOTH Operation Method: 1. Enable Bluetooth function on your phone. 2. Press and hold remote controller's and keys for more than 5 seconds, wait for the indicator to light up for pairing. Select Device Firmware Turn on Bluetooth to allow the App to connect to accessories. CANCEL OK Step 1: Check for updates Enable Bluetooth function on your phone. Current FW version: VX.X.
BLUETOOTH Remote Control-C This remote control device can be used to remotely control the camera from a distance. The remote control is optional. If you wish to purchase one, contact your retailer to buy or visit kodakpixpro.com for our online store. The optional wrist strap is provided to wear the remote control if desired. Remote Control View Specifications 1. Signal Indicator Lamp 2. 7 6 5 BLUETOOTH Signal Test Button 3. Shooting Mode Switch 1 2 3 8 4. Battery / Memory Card Indicator Light 5.
Pairing the Camera Via BLUETOOTH Remote Control: 1. Pair the camera to the remote control This method is for one remote control to one camera: With the camera turned on, press the Press and hold the and button for 2 seconds to enter the pairing mode. buttons simultaneously on the remote control until pairing is successful.
While pairing, the remote control should be held close to the camera. 2. Set the desired shooting mode (movie mode or snap / shot photo mode ) and the display mode (VR , Round (Dome) or Front ). Other parameters are set the same as the current settings of the camera at the same mode. 3. Press the button on the remote control to start shooting or recording and press the After successful pairing, if you press the button again to stop recording.
Successful Pairing Between the Camera and the Remote Control: 1. To test if the camera's powered on or whether the remote control is paired successfully, press the holding the 2. When the button. The camera will power off by pressing and button for more than 1.5 seconds. button on the remote control is pressed to start recording or shooting, the camera will work with the current setting of the remote control.
User Interface Micro USB Interface Charging Your Camera: 14 Using an External Power Supply In the case of low battery power or when a long-term power supply is needed, an external power supply (AC adapter, vehicle power supply, portable power supply or other power unit) can be used instead of a battery. The camera settings for functions, photography and other operation can be performed normally. When powered on, use the Micro USB cable to connect the camera to an external power supply.
The folder structure of a microSD card on which this camera has performed recording is as follows: ● Folder numbers range from 100 to 999. Four alphabetic characters indicate the camera lens type. Five or eight alphabetic characters indicate the file type.
Micro HDMI Interface: To connect your camera to a TV, use a Micro HDMI cable (sold separately). After the connection is successful, the files on the memory card of the camera should be displayed on the television, while or Liveview is displayed on the camera's LCD. Shooting and Playback Functions on the Camera: 1. Press and hold the button to switch between the video playback mode and the shooting modes. 2. Press the (up) or (down) buttons to browse the folders and files in the playback modes. 3.
Playback Functionality from your TV's and Remote Control: 1. Press the left and right keys to switch between the folders and files on your camera's Micro SD card. 2. Press the button to return to main menu. 3. Press the button to hide or display the TV screen information. 4. For browsing the video folders and files, press the TV remote control central key to start playing, press the left arrow to fast reverse, press the right arrow to fast forward and press the central button again to pause playback. 5.
Wi-Fi Mode Download and Install APP ● Smart Devices: Download the APP installation package (APP name: PIXPRO 360 VR Remote Viewer) to your smart device from the path below and install it by following the instructions on the interface. For ANDROID devices, search and download the APP "PIXPRO 360 VR Remote Viewer" in Google Play and install it by following the instructions on your smart device's interface.
Connecting your Camera to Smart Device (or Personal Computer) with Wi-Fi: Operation Method: 1. Camera: 2. Smart Device or Personal Computer: Check SSID (Service Set Identifier) (PIXPRO-ORBIT360_XXXX / PIXPRO4KVR360_KXXXX) and password (initial password: 12345678) indicated on the label in the battery compartment of the camera. Press the button to enable Wi-Fi mode.
If the Wi-Fi connection is dropped while recording, the camera will continue to record and will enter the connection free recording mode. When displays in the interface, press the button and press the (up) or (down) button to select . Then press the button to exit the Wi-Fi connection mode.
Connecting Camera to Smart Device with NFC 1. These instructions are to enable NFC connection on your smart device. 2. Use your smart device to lightly touch the NFC mark on the ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 camera. If the smart device has a prompt tone or vibration that means the connection is successful. 3. The APP will automatically open on your smart device. The NFC feature is only available when your smart device's screen is unlocked.
Appendices Specifications: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Image Sensor A Lens A Type 1/2.3" BIS CMOS Effective Pixels 20.68 Megapixels Total Pixels 21.14 Megapixels Focal Length 1.633mm Equivalent to 35mm film 9.18mm F Number F2.4 Lens Construction 7 groups 8 elements Focus Fix Focus Field of View Image Sensor B Lens B Anti-Handshake Max. 197 Degrees (For Front Mode [16:9]) Max. 155 Degrees (For VR Mode [2:1]) Focusing Range 30cm~∞ Type 1/2.
27MP: 7360x3680 (2:1) 15MP: 5520x2760 (2:1) 27MP: 7360x3680 (2:1) Still Image 15MP: 5520x2760 (2:1) 13MP: 3680x3680 (1:1) 8MP: 3840x2160 (16:9) 9MP: 3526x2644 (4:3) Stitched VR Mode / 3600 Spherical Global Round (Dome) Mode / 2350 Dome Front Mode / 1970 4K Ultra Wide (2:1) 3840×1920/24fps 3840×1920/15fps 1920×960/30fps Number of Recording Pixels Global Stitched VR Mode / 3600 Spherical (1:1) 2880x2880/24fps 1920×1920/30fps Movie Round (Dome) Mode / 2350 Dome (16:9) 3840x2160/30fps 1920x1080/60fps 1
Freeze-proofing -10°C LCD 1.0 inch TN LCD (With Backlight) Level Gauge 3 Axis ISO Sensitivity Auto (100~1600) (Photo) Exposure Metering Method Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE) Exposure Control Method Program AE Burst Supported White balance Auto White Balance, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Underwater Recording Media Auto (100~800) (Movie) Internal Memory: No microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC Card (Up to 256GB Support) Language English Interface USB 2.
Prompts and Warning Messages: Message Description Recommended Action There are too many files, which may cause a delay in powering on. hen pressing the W button for recording, the memory card cannot be accessed because there are too many folders/files. After copying the files to your computer, choose to delete or reformat Micro SD Card. No memory card is detected in the camera. Insert your memory card. hen turning on the product or pressing the W memory card is out of capacity.
Message Description Recommended Action The camera is set to "Mass Storage" device and is connecting to the computer via USB. No action required. The camera is set to "Webcam" and is connecting to the computer via USB. No action required. Connecting to a HDMI device. No action required. A warning for low battery before the camera will shut down automatically. The firmware cannot be updated with insufficient battery power. Charge or replace with a new battery. Updating firmware.
Trouble Shooting: Problem Camera does not turn on Possible Causes The battery has been depleted. Recommended Action Charge the battery. The battery is installed incorrectly. Follow the charging instructions in the manual to properly install the battery. There could be smudges or dirt on the camera's lenses or the lens covers. Clean carefully with a clean, lint-free, dry cloth. Failed to Connect to Wi-Fi Wrong password entered. Re-enter the password.
Special Accessories There are different accessory options available for the ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 cameras. Accessory bundle packs will vary by retailer and international regions. To purchase additional optional PIXPRO accessories separately, please contact your local retailer or visit kodakpixpro.com for for a complete list of available accessories.
Standard Housing-C: For use with other accessories when waterproofing is not required In order to prevent deformation or damage of the Standard Housing accessory, please refer to the diagram to the left for your reference and do not overtighten screws. Protection latch Installation Method: 1. Hold the bottom of the locking arm and flip up to open it. Use the protection latch only at the time of transportation and storage. Keep the latch in such a way that it does not detach when mounting. 2.
Flat Adhesive Mount-A: For sticking onto a skateboard or other flat objects Curved Adhesive Mount-A: For sticking onto a helmet or other curved objects Installation Method: There are two types of adhesive mounts: flat and curved. You should select your desired adhesive mount based on the shape of the object you intend to mount your camera to. Both types can be installed in the same way: 1. Assemble the standard housing ( 59). 2.
Bar Mount-A: For mounting on bicycle handlebars, posts, rods and other tube-like objects Installation Method: 1. Align the bar clamp to the handlebar or tube shaped post and rotate the screws clockwise to tighten. 2. Assemble and install the standard housing ( 59). 3. Connect and install the standard housing and bar clamp in accordance with the directions illustrated in the diagram below and use the setscrew to fully tighten.
Suction Cup Mount-A: For attachment to smooth surfaces, such as glass Installation Method: 1. Assemble and install the standard housing ( 59). 2. Attach the standard housing to the adapter, pre-tightening the nut and suction mount in accordance with the illustration below and fully tighten the large nut. 3. Carefully clean the suction mount bottom and the smooth mounting surface before attaching the suction cup. Press the handle down to suction to your desired surface.
Vented Helmet Strap Mount-A: For mounting on objects like bicycle helmets Installation Method: 1. Align the locator pole on the mount to the locator hole on the camera and align the screw on the mount to the camera's screw socket. Turn the screw clockwise with a coin or similar shaped object to tighten. Mounting Screw Screw Socket 2. Lay out the strap before threading both ends into the helmet. Thread both ends of the band into the buckle, then press down on the buckle clamp to fasten.
Head Strap Mount: For wearing on one’s head Installation Method: 1. Assemble the standard housing ( 59). 2. Insert the base of the standard housing to the mount before using the set screw to fully tighten. 3. Place the band around your head and adjust to desired fit.
Selfie Stick-B and Remote Control Mount: For taking selfies or 360° shooting and recording Always use caution when using. Do not use the hand-held selfie stick when on a bicycle, motorized vehicle or in other unsafe scenarios. Installation Method: 1. Assemble and install the standard housing (or the waterproof housing) ( 59/68). 3. Twist the knob counterclockwise selfie stick sections in accordance with the directions below to extend. Twist clockwise knob to lock in place. 2.
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5. Attach the included wrist strap to the handle of the selfie stick. Wrap wrist strap around your wrist when in use.
Waterproof Housing-C: For use with the ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 underwater, in wet conditions or in other occasions where waterproofing is recommended or necessary BLUETOOTH Signal Test Button Recording / Shooting Button Installation Method: 1. Place base of the Waterproof Housing over the 1/4" Screw Socket on the bottom of the camera, align the base screw to the 1/4" Screw Socket on the camera, then tighten screw. 1/4" Screw Socket 2.
3. Place the camera into the stationary and mounted half of the Waterproof Housing. Align the red mount marks on the front half enclosure to the mounted, fixed half of the Waterproof Housing and turn the front half of the Waterproof Housing enclosure in the direction of the arrow on the housing. When you hear a "clicking" sound, the front and back covers of the Waterproof Housing have been properly closed and are fully sealed. Alignment Marks 4.
Set the camera to VR mode with the resolution file size of / / , with the selectable option of underwater . Pair the camera and the Mini BLUETOOTH Remote Control, refer to ( 35-37) for detailed instructions. When pairing is successful, insert the camera into the Waterproof Housing and secure. In order to prevent deformaties or permanent damage to the Waterproof Housing accessory, please refer to the diagram ( 67) for your reference and do not overtighten screws.
Quick Release Clip: Suitable for attaching to a belt or strap Installation Method: 1. Align the clip's positioning post and screw mount with the camera's positioning mount receptor and 1/4" screw socket. 2. Use the supplied accessory tool to tighten the screw into the mount and secure your camera to the base of the Quick Release Clip.
② Place the positioning post to the left Positioning Post ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 197˚ Front Mode ③ Place the positioning post to the right Positioning Post ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 235˚ Round (Dome) Mode Single SP360 4K Single SP360 1080p 3. Attach the Quick Release Clip with your mounted camera secured to desired belt, harness, strap or other accessory.
Backpack Clip: Suitable for clip on the backpack Front Mode Forward Installation Method: 1. Assemble the standard housing ( 59). 2. Attach the standard housing to the adapter, and pre-tightening the large nut and backpack clip in accordance with the illustration below Insert the base of the standard housing to the mount before using the large nut to fully tighten. Adapter Large Nut Backpack Clip 3. Clip the backpack clip to the backpack and fix the camera's shooting direction.
4. To attach the Backpack Clip with other PIXPRO accessories like the Screw Mount-B, use the included accessories tool to fully tighten the set screw.
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User Manual PIXPRO 360 VR Suite (PC Version & Mac Version) for KODAK PIXPRO SP360/ SP360 4K/ ORBIT360 4K /4KVR360 Ver. 3.
Before You Start Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd. Address: JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 So. Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA JK Imaging Europe, 71 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1DS, UK Company Website: kodakpixpro.com About this Manual JK Imaging reserves all rights of this document.
Matters Needing Attention: Please do not use products in places that have high intensity magnetic fields, electrostatic and electric wave interference (for example near a microwave oven), which may cause interruptions or failure in receiving signals. Do not use in places where the Wi-Fi connection function is restricted (airplane, medical institution, etc.). Please observe regulations and compliance in your country.
Contents Before You Start............................................................................................................. 1 Contents........................................................................................................................ 3 Connecting the Camera with Your Computer............................................................. 6 Downloading and Installing the Software:....................................................................................................
Photo Size:.............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Control Area........................................................................................................................................................... 16 Reset...................................................................................................................................................................
Control Area:.......................................................................................................................................................... 29 Color Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 31 Horizontal Alignment.............................................................................................................................................
Connecting the Camera with Your Computer Downloading and Installing the Software: Download the "PIXPRO 360 VR Suite" software installation package install it on your computer by following the prompts on the interface. Americas https://kodakpixpro.com/Americas/support/downloads/ After successful installation, this icon from our KODAK PIXPRO official website and Europe https://kodakpixpro.com/Europe/support/downloads/ will appear on your desktop.
If connection fails, click "Retry" to try to reconnect. Merge PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Wi-Fi Control Playback SNS Account About STITCH Warning! ! Connection failed! Please check the camera and network settings. 1. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX. 2. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. 3. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. 4.
Operation Methods Wi-Fi Control: As the software is activated, it will default and enter the index interface of “Playback” mode. Click the “Wi-Fi Control" tab to switch to the “Wi-Fi Control” interface. Once connected via Wi-Fi, you can control the connected camera to take pictures and videos.
2 Wi-Fi Control Menu Settings: Click the Menu icon, then click the option icon in the pull-down menu to choose your desired setting.
Capture Mode There are 2 options: • Photo: Enter shooting mode • Video: Enter video mode Camera Mode There are 3 options: VR Mode: VR-Global 2:1 / VR-STITCH 2:1 • Round (Dome) Mode: Round (Dome) 1:1 • Front Mode: Front(4:3) / Front(16:9) • This function is only supported by the camera ORBIT360/4KVR360.
Viewing Modes: Select the icon according to the direction that the lens, LCD or Logo of the camera is facing so the image will be displayed in the correct orientation. VR-Stitch 2:1 ( VR Mode ) • Others VR Mode / / / Round (Dome) Mode / / LCD (UP) The image will be displayed upright when the LCD is facing upward. • The image will be Front Lens displayed upright when (UP) the Front Lens is facing upward. • The image will be displayed upright when the Logo is facing upward.
Movie Size: Setting the video resolution.
Photo Size: Setting the photo resolution.
• VR Mode The expansion effects and options are shown below: (1) VR-Global 2:1 : 7360 x 3680 27M - Global, 5520 x 2760 15M - Global, 3840 x 1920 24fps - Global (2) VR-STITCH 2:1 : 7360 x 3680 27M, 5520 x 2760 15M, 3840 x 1920 15fps, 1920 x 960 30fps 14
• Round (Dome) Mode The expansion effects are shown below: Camera Photo Size Movie Size SP360 3200 x 3200 10M 1:1 1440 x 1440 30fps SP360 4K 2880 x 2880 8M 1:1 2880 x 2880 30fps, 2048 x 2048 30fps, 1440 x 1440 60fps, 1072 x 1072 60fps ORBIT360/4KVR360 3680 x 3680 13M 1:1 2880 x 2880 24fps, 1920 x 1920 30fps 15
Control Area Control Area function is available for images shot in Round (Dome) Mode and VR Mode, but Calibration function is only available for images shot in Round (Dome) Mode. Control Area Up Left Right Center Calibration Down + - Panning 0% Calibration Fine-tune video image range (this function allows adjustment of the imaging area before shooting) Follow these steps to fine tune the image area: 1.
Up / Down / Left / Right / / These buttons provide functions such as moving, flipping or zooming the image Unfold Mode Buttons Up / Down Left / Right No Effect Move Clockwise / Counter Clockwise Move Up / Down No Effect No Effect Move to the Left / Right Move Clockwise / Counter Clockwise Move to the Left / Right Zoom In / Out Flip Up / Down Move Up / Down / Move Clockwise / Counter Clockwise Flip Up / Down No Effect No Effect No Effect The operations referenced in this manual all refer to
Reset Click the "Reset" button to restore the settings to the file's original state. This function is only available for images shot in Round (Dome) Mode and VR Mode. 3 SNS Account Setup: 1. Click “SNS Account” to enter the SNS Account setup screen 2. Select the SNS type and create an SNS account. Enter the account alias in the field “Nickname” and click “Log in” to enter the log in screen 3.
4 Shooting Method: If there is no micro SD card inserted in the camera, when you click the “REC” button or the photo “Shutter” button, you will see the warning message: "No SD Card!" and the camera will not be able to record. Recording Videos: Click the "REC" button to start recording video. Click the "STOP" button to stop recording video.
Taking Photos: In the video recording screen, click the icon and click the "Shutter" button to take a photo. to select and the Merge PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Wi-Fi Control Playback SNS Account photo mode icon.
Playback Click the “Playback” tab to enter the “Playback” interface and enable playback or editing of files. Software will default to enter the index playback interface. 1 Playback Interface: Index Playback Interface In the Wi-Fi connection state, you can browse the files in your camera. DV 1 2 Merge PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Wi-Fi Control Playback Video / Photo DV 3 4 SNS Account Browse the files in the camera while in the USB connection state or the files on your computer.
Single Playback Interface: Disk DV 1 2 3 4 5 PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Playback 6 13 7 Merge Wi-Fi Control SNS Account PIXPRO 360 VR Suite About STITCH Playback Reset 2016/8/26/ 09:09:09 Name:100_022.jpg 14 8 9 15 Merge Effect 18 SNS Account About STITCH Wi-Fi Control Reset AutoMove Export 16 2016/8/26/ 09:09:09 Name:100_024.MP4 Horizontal Alignment 10 12 Capture Files... 100_001.
2 Switching the Interface of Index Playback and Single Playback: 1. In the Index Playback Interface, double-click the thumbnail of the selected photo or video to enter the Single Playback Interface. PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Playback Merge Wi-Fi Control Video / Photo DV SNS Account Merge PIXPRO 360 VR Suite About Playback STITCH All SNS Account About STITCH Wi-Fi Control Reset Disk 2016/8/26/ 09:09:09 Name:100_022.MP4 2.
3 Description of Functions in Playback Mode: File Format & Aspect Ratio In the Index Playback area, click the "File Format" option box to switch between different file formats. Click the "Aspect Ratio" option box to switch between different file ratios. Playback Wi-Fi Control Video / Photo Disk DV Wi-Fi Control Video / Photo Video DV / Photo All All 2:1 1:1 16:9 / 4:3 Disk Video Photo 100_025.jpg 100_024.MP4 100_025.jpg 100_024.MP4 100_023.
Select Multiple Files In the Index Playback Interface, hold down the "Ctrl" key on the computer keyboard, then click on the image thumbnail to select multiple image files. You can also hold down the left mouse button to drag the mouse frame to select multiple image files. PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge Wi-Fi Control Playback Video / Photo DV SNS Account About STITCH All Disk Click the up or down arrows to view before and after image files.
Downloading: Download photos or videos from the camera to your computer. • In the Index Playback Interface: Select one or more file(s) you want to download and click the download PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge Wi-Fi Control Playback Video / Photo DV SNS Account icon to download the file(s). About STITCH All Disk • In the Single Playback Interface: Click the left / right icons to switch to the file(s) you want to download. Click the download download the desired file(s).
Unfold Mode: Click the Unfold Mode icon to view the expansion effects. VR Mode Round (Dome) Mode Front Mode • Eq (Equirectangular) • Little Planet • Magic Flat • Fish-Eye • Global • Seg (Front/ Back) • Quad • Panorama • Ring • Dome • Magic Flat • Eq (Equirectangular) • Front (4:3) • Front (16:9) See Page 14 and 15 for visual representations of the above options.
Viewing Modes: See Page 11 for detailed explanations of Capture, Camera and Unfold modes. Lens Calibration: This function is only available for images shot in VR-Global 2:1 (ORBIT360 4K /4KVR360). The adjustable area of Stitching Lens A(155°) Lens B(235°) Adjustment range of available stitch position (Change the radius of Lens A - Front) + 0 - 1. Click the 2. Click the icon to display the "Lens Calibration" dialog box icon and select the shooting method from the pull-down menu 3.
4. Check "Optical Flow Stitch", it will improve the stitching line. But if the taken object is too much near, it doesn't have clear effect.
Up / Down / Left / Right / Unfold Mode / Buttons Up / Down Left / Right / Move Clockwise / Counter Clockwise No Effect Move to the Left / Right Move Up / Down Move Clockwise / Counter Clockwise No Effect Move to the Left / Right Flip Up / Down Move Clockwise / Counter Clockwise No Effect Move to the Left / Right Move Up / Down Zoom In / Out Move Clockwise / Counter Clockwise Flip Up / Down No Effect No Effect No Effect Center See Page 17 for detailed explanation.
Color Settings Adjust the color effects of the image. 1. Click the icon to display the "Color Settings" dialog box 2. Select an option from the pull-down menu PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Playback Merge About STITCH Wi-Fi Control Effect SNS Account Reset Export 2016/8/26/ 09:09:09 Name:100_024.MP4 Normal Underwater Sepia Monochrome Custom Red x1.50 Green x1.50 Blue x1.50 Custom Reset OK Capture Files… 100_001.jpg 00:00:00 00:22:53 3.
Horizontal Alignment: This function is only available for VR Mode. Even if the camera is tilted vertically (pitch direction) and horizontally (roll direction) during shooting, this function will help keep the image horizontal, improve image stabilization, reduce handshaking and help to view a smooth movie during playback.
• Press and hold the left mouse button to move or rotate the image. Roll the wheel or equivalent mouse control to move forward and backwards to zoom in and out of the image. • If you are using a touch-screen computer, you can use your finger to drag the image to move and rotate or two fingers to zoom in and out of the image. Saving Expanded Photos: 1.
Please refer to the following table for the input and output size of each image: Output Size Input Size Round (Dome) 1:1 VR-Global 2:1 (Equirectangular) Front 16:9 Front 4:3 Eq 1:1 ~ 1072 x 1920 x 960 ~ 1440 x ~ 1920 x 1080 ~ 1920 x 1440 ~ 1920 x ~ 2048 x ~ 2880 x ~ 3840 x 1920 ~ 3840 x 2160 ~ 3840 x 2880 ~ 3200 x ~ 3680 x 1280 x 720 1920 x 960 ~ 1920 x 1080 1072 x 1072 1440 x 1440 1920 x 1920 2048 x 2048 2880 x 2880 3264 x 3264 3680 x 3680 1280 x 640 1920 x 960 3840 x 1920 5520 x 2760 7360 x 3680 12
Effects This function is available for photos or videos in a non-Wi-Fi connected state. 1. Click the "Effect" button to enter the "Effect" window. Effect Enable Sharpness Contrast Brightness Saturation Default OK Close 2. Slide the arrow to the left or right to adjust the Sharpness/Contrast/Brightness/Saturation of photo or video. Before adjusting Sharpness, click the "Enable" button. 3. Click “OK” to save the settings. Click “Default” to restore the initial photo/video settings.
AutoMove This function is only available for videos recorded in VR Mode. 1) Point Tracking: This will move the viewing position to a specific chosen point in the video in a linear fashion. To move fluidly and smoothly, you may select multiple points to track in the video. 2) Target Tracking: This feature will automatically track a desired target/object when you initially select it. If the target/object is lost during recording, the target tracking feature will quit.
3. Drag the screen to create the green focus frame on your object or place it on the desired position. Doing this will automatically select objects or subjects that cross the selected position. To avoid losing the selected object during the tracking process, we recommend placing the focus frame on the steadiest part of the desired object/subject and as far away as possible, such as on the subjects head or torso when in motion. 4. Click the "Target" button to start target tracking.
Control Bar for Video Merge PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Playback Wi-Fi Control SNS Account About STITCH Effect Reset Export 2016/8/26/ 09:09:09 Name:100_022.MP4 00:00:00 Click to play the video, and click 00:22:53 to pause the video.
When the icon is displayed on the video, you can move the two sliders above the progress bar to select the section of the video you want to edit and save as a completely new video. • Video Cutting/Editing Click the button and select "Achive" in the pop-up window to enter the "Save As" progress box. When the save/storage is complete, click “Finish” to return to the Video Play screen or click “Share” to share it to the desired social networking software or website.
2. Click "Browse" to select the storage location of the file and then click "Archive" / "Save" to return to the Re-record screen. 3. Click the "Output Size" option box to select the desired file output size. If the video is set in the "Equirectangular " mode ( ) to playback, it will be re-recorded in the size of "3840 x 1920, 2880 x 1440, 1920 x 960, 1440 x 720 or 720 x 360"; if not, it will be re-recorded in the size of "3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 or 640 x 360".
Exporting and Sharing • In the Single Playback Interface 1. Click the "Export" button to enter the Export screen. Click "Browse" to select the storage location of the file , then click "Archive" to return to the Export screen. 2. Click the "Output Size" option box to select the desired file output size. Export File Name xxx_xxxxxx.
You can click "Finish" to skip the SNS share function and return to the Single Playback Interface. (1) Select the desired social networking software or website you have a registered account with or want to register to share (See Page 18 for registration method and instructions). (2) It is a requirement to enter the “Title” and “Description” of the file and select the desired range of sharing (3) Click "OK" to export the current file/image and upload it to YouTube™.
Deleting Deleting selected photos or videos. • In the Single Playback Interface Click the left delete it. / right icons to switch to the previous/next photo or video, then click the trash PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge Playback SNS Account icon to About STITCH Wi-Fi Control Reset 2016/8/26/ 09:09:09 Name:100_022.MP4 • In the Index Playback Interface Select one or more file(s), then click the trash icon to delete them.
4 Merging Click "Merge" to enter the "Merge" screen. There are two options: (1) Join Videos; (2) Create Videos. Images or files that are not taken by this camera, or a series of different manufacturer's cameras or the same KODAK PIXPRO branded models with different settings and parameters, cannot be stitched using this PIXPRO 360 VR Suite software.
3. When there are no error files in the list of input files, click “OK” to start the video joining mode and file integration. Join Videos Output ...... 100_TOTAL-(A).MP4 100% Finish 4. When the output is complete, click “Finish” to return to the Merge screen. Creating Videos Several photos can be integrated into one new video. Only photos that have the same original recording conditions as the first photo can be joined via integration in this software. 1.
2. Click “Browse” to choose the path to save the newly created output file. 3. When there are no error files in the list of input files, click “OK” to start the new video integration and joining of photo files into a new video. Create Video Output ...... 100_TOTAL-(A).MP4 100% Finish 4. When the output is complete, click “Finish” to return to the Merge screen. 5 About Click "About" to enter the About Interface. 1. Here you can view the current version of software 2.
STITCHING with the SP360 & SP360 4K Cameras Click the "STITCH" tab to enter the first screen of STITCH. There are two options: (1) Open Files; (2) Open Project(s) PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge Playback Wi-Fi Control Open Files SNS Account About STITCH Open Project (S) 1 Open Files 1. Click "Open Files" to enter the "Open Files" interface 2. Click the first "Browse" button to select a round video (or photo) you want to add. Then click the second "Browse" button to add another round video (or photo).
If the following information appears, stitching cannot be completed correctly: • The selected video/photo file is invalid or damaged • The aspect ratio of the selected file is not supported Please select video/photo files with the same resolution Please select video files with the same frame rate You cannot stitch a video file with a photo If the following information appears, stitching cannot be completed correctly.
3. Click "OK" to enter the "STITCH" interface (The default for first frame synchronization). PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge Playback Wi-Fi Control SNS Account PIXPRO 360 VR Suite About Preview Window Source Window Front-Back Up-Down Rotation Merge Playback STITCH Wi-Fi Control Reset 13-1.MP4 About Preview Window Source Window Calibration SNS Account STITCH Front-Back Up-Down Rotation Calibration Reset Effect Export 13-2.MP4 13-2.
Open Files: You can re-select new Globe Video (or photo) files for stitching in the pop-up window Open Project(s): Open the project file (.spvr) saved previously Save Project: Click "Save Project" and open the pop-up save window. Click "Save" to store the current stitched file as a project file (.spvr), then the software will automatically enter the project file stitching screen PIXPRO 360 VR Suite - Project1.spvr Merge Wi-Fi Control Playback About Preview Window Source Window 13-1.
Source Window: • Audio Sync When stitching two videos together to make one 360° VR file, click "Audio Sync" to calibrate and synchronize output of video automatically based on the audio properties.
Preview Window: • Adjust the image output direction Click “Front-Back” or “Up-Down” to calibrate the output direction of the images. Preview Window Front-Back Up-Down 00:00:00 Rotation Calibration Reset Effect 00:22:53 Export • Rotate the image Click "Rotation" to rotate the image.
Calibration 13-1.MP4 Roll 13-2.MP4 Roll Pan Distance Reset OK Click "Reset" to restore the above settings to the initial state Click “OK” to save the above settings. Click to stop image calibration. • Trim Drag the dot on the progress bar to preview the compositing effect. Drag the arrow on the progress bar to set the starting point and ending point of your video output. 00:00:00 00:22:53 Effect Export • Little Planet Click the icon to enter the preview window for Little Planet.
In the "Preview Window", scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in or out of the image and click the left mouse button to calibrate the angle of the image output. Preview Window Front-Back Up-Down 00:00:00 Rotation 00:22:53 Calibration Reset Effect Export • Effect Click “Effect” to enter the Effect screen. Drag the slider or click the icon to adjust the desired display effect of the image to achieve better composition. Click "OK" to save the desired effects.
Export the Stitched Image : Click “Export” to reach the following settings. Export File Name Browse Output Size 3840x1920 Audio Track Track1 Track2 Upload to SNS Upload to : YouTube 3840x1920 Nickname : xxxxx 3840x1920 Title : Description : Public Private Unlisted OK • File Name Name the newly composed video. Click "Browse" to select a storage path.
Output Size Original Size 2880 × 2880 Video 2048 × 2048 Round (Dome) 1920 x 1920 Mode 1440 × 1440 1072 × 1072 720 × 720 5760 x 2880 3840 x 1920 2880 x 1440 1920 x 960 1440 x 720 720 x 360 O O X X X X O O O X X X O O O O X X O O O O O X O O O O O X O O O O O O h.265 codec is only supported by Mac 10.13 High Sierra or higher. For Mac systems prior to 10.12 there is no support for recording 5.7K movie and h.265 codecs. Export File Name Browse XXX_XXXX.mp4 Output Size HEVC/H.265 Highest quality HEVC/H.
2 Open Project(s) 1. Click "Open Project(s)" in the first screen of STITCH or click "File" in the STITCH Interface. Then click "Open Project File(s)" in the pop-up file menu window 2. Select the stored project file (.spvr) in the pop-up window and click on the "open file" button to enter the stitching screen of the project file PIXPRO 360 VR Suite - Project1.spvr Merge Wi-Fi Control Playback About Preview Window Source Window 13-1.
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