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See below for the details of apps available for RICOH THETA SC2. https://theta360.com/en/about/application/ Images of the basic app for smartphone used throughout this guide are from “RICOH THETA for iPhone” (the basic app for iOS). There may be some differences from “RICOH THETA for Android” (the basic app for Android).
RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide > > Preparation Names of Camera Parts Names of Camera Parts This section explains the names and functions of the buttons, lamps, etc. on the camera. 1. Speaker 2. Microphone 3. Lens Caution Be careful when handling the lens section to avoid damage.
Note For the accessories with which proper operation has been confirmed, see the RICOH website. 11. USB terminal (Micro-B) Used to connect the camera to a computer via the provided USB cable. (Details)
Installing the App for Computer There are some differences between functions provided by the “RICOH THETA for iPhone” (iOS app) and “RICOH THETA for Android” (Android app). The screens of “RICOH THETA for iPhone” (iOS app) are used as examples in this user guide.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Connecting to a > > Preparation Smartphone via Wireless Connecting to a Smartphone via Wireless LAN When the camera is connected to a smartphone via a wireless LAN, you can use the smartphone to capture images remotely, view images, and make function settings.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Connecting to a > > Preparation ® Bluetooth Accessory ® Connecting to a Bluetooth Accessory ® An accessory can be connected to the camera via Bluetooth 1. Turn on the power of the camera.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Updating the Camera Updating the Camera > > Firmware Using a Firmware Smartphone Updating the Camera Firmware Using a Smartphone The camera firmware can be updated using the basic app for smartphone. The app is required to update the firmware. Download the app from the following site.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Shooting Still Images Using > > Shooting Still Images Only the Camera Shooting Still Images Using Only the Camera This section explains basic methods for shooting still images. 1. Turn on the power of the camera.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Shooting Still Images While > > Shooting Still Images Connected to a Smartphone Shooting Still Images While Connected to a Smartphone You can capture still images using the basic app for smartphone. 1. Turn on the power of the camera.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Shooting Still Images Using > > Shooting Still Images Only the Camera with the Self-timer Function Shooting Still Images Using Only the Camera with the Self-timer Function This section explains the shooting method using the self-timer function.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Shooting Still Images While > > Connected to a Shooting Still Images Smartphone with the Self- timer Function Shooting Still Images While Connected to a Smartphone with the Self-timer Function You can capture still images using the self-timer function with the basic app for smartphone.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Registering the Still Image > > Shooting Still Images Shooting Settings with the My Settings Function Registering the Still Image Shooting Settings with the My Settings Function You can register the shooting conditions as “My Settings” using the basic app for smartphone to use the desired settings as defaults when the camera is turned on.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Shooting Videos Using > > Shooting Videos Only the Camera Shooting Videos Using Only the Camera This section explains basic methods for shooting videos. 1. Turn on the power of the camera. 2. Press the mode button to select the video shooting mode.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Shooting Videos While > > Shooting Videos Connected to a Smartphone Shooting Videos While Connected to a Smartphone You can capture videos using the basic app for smartphone. 1. Turn on the power of the camera.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Shooting Videos Using > > Shooting Videos Only the Camera with the Self-timer Function Shooting Videos Using Only the Camera with the Self-timer Function This section explains the shooting method using the self-timer function.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Shooting Videos While > > Connected to a Shooting Videos Smartphone with the Self- timer Function Shooting Videos While Connected to a Smartphone with the Self-timer Function You can record videos using the self-timer function with the basic app for smartphone.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Registering the Video > > Shooting Videos Shooting Settings with the My Settings Function Registering the Video Shooting Settings with the My Settings Function You can register the shooting conditions as “My Settings” using the basic app for smartphone to use the desired settings as defaults when the camera is turned on.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Viewing and Sharing Using Viewing Captured Still > > a Smartphone Images and Videos Viewing Captured Still Images and Videos The basic app for smartphone can be used to view images saved in the camera or transferred to a smartphone.
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You can display a desired area of a spherical image taken with the camera, and zoom in or out to check details in the image. The screens of “RICOH THETA for iPhone” are used as examples in the following descriptions. Zooming in or out: Pinch out, pinch in Changing the displayed area: Swipe or flick Tap the screen when an image is displayed in the Viewer to display the buttons and perform various operations.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Viewing and Sharing Using Deleting Captured Still > > a Smartphone Images and Videos Deleting Captured Still Images and Videos Images that have been saved in the camera or transferred to a smartphone can be deleted.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Transferring Captured Still Viewing and Sharing Using > > Images and Videos to a a Smartphone Smartphone Transferring Captured Still Images and Videos to a Smartphone Images saved in the internal memory, such as images taken using only the camera, can be transferred to a smartphone.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Viewing and Sharing Using Sharing Still Images and > > a Smartphone Videos Sharing Still Images and Videos Captured images can be directly uploaded to a social networking service from the basic app. 1. Turn on the power of the camera.
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LAN, change the wireless LAN connection to an access point. When using “RICOH THETA for Android” to connect the smartphone to the camera via a wireless LAN, you may need to switch network connections to post images. Therefore, when you want to use the camera by connecting it to the smartphone after posting images, reconnect them.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Viewing and Sharing Using Viewing Videos on a > > a Computer Computer Viewing Videos on a Computer Using the basic app for computer allows you to convert videos taken on the camera and then scroll, zoom in, and zoom out while viewing spherical videos on the computer.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Checking and Changing the > > Changing the Settings Shooting Conditions Checking and Changing the Shooting Conditions Various settings such as the exposure mode and white balance can be set to suit the shooting conditions.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Still image: Auto (ISO 64 to 1600, upper limit settable); ISO sensitivity priority/Manual (ISO 64 to 3200) Video: Auto (ISO 64 to 6400, upper limit settable) White balance: Auto: Adjusted automatically. Outdoor: Adjusted for shooting outdoors (when sunny).
RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Checking and Changing the > > Changing the Settings Camera Settings Checking and Changing the Camera Settings The status of the camera can be checked and various settings can be made with the basic app for smartphone.
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Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable. (*5) The number of images that can be taken and recording time are guides based on RICOH’s measurement method. The actual number differs according to the usage conditions.
RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide > > Additional Information Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Warning Symbols Various symbols are used throughout this user guide and on the product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are explained below.
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RICOH THETA SC2 - User Guide Stop use immediately if you notice something unusual such as an abnormal smell, smoke, or overheating. Ask your nearest dealer or service center for repair. Warning Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid, or other foreign object gets into the camera. And contact the nearest service center.
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