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  • Page 1 KODAK PIXPRO ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 VR CAMERA User Manual...
  • Page 2 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identi ication purposes only and are properties of their respective owners. This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO 360 VR CAMERA. Every e ort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate;...
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment; Part 17: Speci ic conditions for Broadband Data Transmission Systems Sintai Optical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., declares that this [KODAK PIXPRO 4KVR360 and BLUETOOTH Remote] is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes Product Notes: not handle this product improperly. This product may be damaged or permanently broken if dropped, punctured or crushed. camera lenses for optimal performance. physical changes. In this case, it is recommended to wait until the product returns to normal room temperature before you turn it on again to operate. use.
  • Page 7 Memory Card Notes: microSD card, microSDHC card or microSDXC card, class 10 or higher. Never force the memory card into the card slot. not taken using the product in these folders, in case the iles cannot be recognized during normal playback. permanently and iles/folders could be permanently lost.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Start ............................ 1 Safety Notes ............................5 Contents .............................. 7 Getting Ready ............................9 Camera Part Names ............................10 Mounting / Removing Lens Covers ........................11 Installing the Battery ............................12 Installing a Memory Card ............................13 Mounting / Removing Battery Cover Door ......................13 Charging the Battery ............................14 Main Camera Interface ........................16 Power On / O ..............................17...
  • Page 9 Burst Mode ..................................... 20 Menu Introduction ...............................21 All Shooting Mode Settings ( ) ..............22 General Settings ................................30 BLUETOOTH Remote Control-D .........................33 BLUETOOTH Remote Control-C .........................38 User Interface ............................ 42 Micro USB Interface ............................42 Charging Your Camera ................................42 Using an External Power Supply ..............................42 Data Transmission ..................................42 Micro HDMI Interface ............................44...

  • Page 10: Getting Ready

    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 di erent countries or regions.

  • Page 11: Camera Part Names

    Camera Part Names Speaker Wi-Fi Indicator Wi-Fi Button / Direction Button (down) / Remote Control Pairing (press and hold) Lens B (235 Degrees) Lens Status Indicator B Power Button Status Indicator BLUETOOTH Logo / Mark Exterior Microphone (Stereo) Video Recording Button / Photo Shooting Button / OK Button Lens A (155 Degrees-VR Mode [2:1]) (197 Degrees-Front Mode [16:9])

  • Page 12: Mounting / Removing Lens Covers

    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 irmly tighten the lens covers as illustrated below until it separates from the ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360. below.

  • Page 13: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery: 1. Open the Battery Cover Door Slide the battery cover lock to the left , then slide the open switch of the battery cover door downward 2. Insert the Battery Insert the Li-ion battery into the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow (note the location of the + and - symbols).

  • Page 14: Installing A Memory Card

    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 ingertip into the slot completely and close the battery cover door. A memory card (microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC) is essential to recording and saving 360 photos and videos and is not included in the product packaging.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    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.
  • Page 16 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 "o " 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.

  • Page 17: Main Camera Interface

    Main Camera Interface Main Camera Interface Introduction: 1. Camera Mode Movie Mode Snap Shot Photo Mode Time-Lapse Photo Mode Loop Recording Mode Time-Lapse Video Mode High-Speed Movie Mode Burst Mode Memory Card 3. Movie Size: 197 4K UItra Wide 4. Battery Status 4K [16:9] Full Frame 5.

  • Page 18: Power On / O

    Power On / O Power On: When the power is o , press the button for one second or more to turn the camera on. Power O : When the power is on, press the button for one second or more to turn o the product. If the product cannot be powered o normally, you can remove the battery from the camera to force it to power o .

  • Page 19: Camera Mode Introduction

    Camera Mode Introduction In the main camera interface, press and hold the (up) button to enter the mode selection interface. Press the (up) or (down) button to select any one mode; press the button to enter and con irm the mode of the current interface. 7 modes are available: Movie Mode , Snap Shot Photo Mode , Time-Lapse Photo Mode...

  • Page 20: Time-Lapse Photo Mode

    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 iles exceeds the maximum number of folder (9999), create a new folder. Operation method: Press the button to start shooting photos.

  • Page 21: High-Speed Movie Mode

    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.

  • Page 22: Menu Introduction

    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.

  • Page 23: All Shooting Mode Settings

    All Shooting Mode Settings ( The Sub Menu for all shooting modes and settings: Time-Lapse Loop Recording Time-Lapse High-Speed Movie Setting Photo Setting Burst Setting Photo Setting Setting Video Setting Movie Setting Menu Interface Sub-Menu Interface settings...
  • Page 24 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 low 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、+3.0 Menu Sub-Menu Selectable Options...
  • Page 25 Display Mode Set image storage format There are 3 options: In-Camera Stitch 360 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 ile's stitch position after recording.
  • Page 26 235 Round (Dome) Mode 235° 360° 197 4K UItra Wide Full Frame Mode [16:9] 4K [16:9] Full Frame Mode...
  • Page 27 Movie Size Video Resolution Settings: VR 360 Spherical / VR Mode (2:1) The selectable video resolution options vary for di erent video shooting modes and are subject to actual user 3840×1920 (24fps) selections that will determine inal playback and the saved video ile resolution. 3840×1920 (15fps) When the display mode is set to , the only options available will have the [2:1] aspect ratio and will be...
  • Page 28 Self Timer: Setting the self-timer function: There are 3 options: Self Timer - 10 sec Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS): Setting the Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) function: There are 2 options: Shooting Modes Number of Recording Pixels EIS Setting 7360x3680 360° 360°...
  • Page 29 Time-Lapse Photo: Set interval photo time. There are 6 options: 60 sec Time-Lapse Video: Set interval recording time. There are 6 options: 60 sec Motion Detection: Motion detection means if the camera detects moving objects entering into view, it will automatically start recording. During the recording process, if there is no moving object detected for 10 continuous seconds, the recording will pause automatically.
  • Page 30 Color: Set Image Color. There are 3 options: Vivid White Balance: White balance means the user can adjust the color temperature under di erent 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 Underwater...

  • Page 31: General Settings

    General Settings X.XX Menu Sub-Menu Selectable Options...
  • Page 32 Audio / Sound Set the audio / sound levels of the camera. There are 4 options: Sound 3 Automatic Power O 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 o .
  • Page 33 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: Cancel To select , 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).

  • Page 34: Bluetooth Remote Control-D

    BLUETOOTH Remote Control-D Remote Control View Speci ications Model: RR BK04 Dimension:30×20×13.7mm BLUETOOTH Signal Test Button Weight: 27±2g (including battery) 2. Connect / Shooting Indicator 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:...
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36 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 button for 2 seconds to enter the pairing mode. Press and hold the buttons simultaneously on the remote control until pairing is successful.
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 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.
  • Page 40 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 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...

  • Page 41: Bluetooth Remote Control-C

    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.
  • Page 42 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 button for 2 seconds to enter the pairing mode. Press and hold the buttons simultaneously on the remote control until pairing is successful.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 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 button. The camera will power off by pressing and holding the button for more than 1.5 seconds. 2.

  • Page 45: User Interface

    User Interface Micro USB Interface Charging Your Camera: 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.
  • Page 46 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 ile type. ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 The character shows the camera lens type used in the shot: VR: 360 Spherical /...

  • Page 47: Micro Hdmi Interface

    Micro HDMI Interface: To connect your camera to a TV, use a Micro HDMI cable (sold separately). After the connection is successful, the iles on the memory card of the camera should be displayed on the television, while is displayed on Liveview the camera's LCD.
  • Page 48 Playback Functionality from your TV's and Remote Control: 1. Press the left and right keys to switch between the folders and iles 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.

  • Page 49: Wi-Fi Mode

    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.
  • Page 50 Connecting your Camera to Smart Device (or Personal Computer) with Wi-Fi: Operation Method: 1. Camera: 2. Smart Device or Personal Computer: When you enable Wi-Fi mode, the camera will automatically search nearby the label in the battery compartment of the camera. Press the button Password: 12345678) to enable Wi-Fi mode.
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: Appendices

    Appendices Speci ications: Design and speci ications are subject to change without notice. Type 1/2.3" BIS CMOS Image Sensor A E ective Pixels 20.68 Megapixels Total Pixels 21.14 Megapixels Focal Length 1.633mm Equivalent to 35mm ilm 9.18mm F Number F2.4 Lens Construction 7 groups 8 elements Lens A...
  • Page 54 27MP: 7360x3680 (2:1) Stitched 15MP: 5520x2760 (2:1) VR Mode / 360 Spherical 27MP: 7360x3680 (2:1) Global 15MP: 5520x2760 (2:1) Still Image 13MP: 3680x3680 (1:1) Round (Dome) Mode / 235 Dome 8MP: 3840x2160 (16:9) Front Mode / 197 4K Ultra Wide 9MP: 3526x2644 (4:3) (2:1) 3840×1920/24fps...
  • Page 55 Freeze-proo ing -10°C 1.0 inch TN LCD (With Backlight) Level Gauge 3 Axis ISO Sensitivity Auto (100~1600) (Photo) Auto (100~800) (Movie) Exposure Metering Method Arti icial Intelligence AE (AiAE) Exposure Control Method Program AE Burst Supported White balance Auto White Balance, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Underwater Internal Memory: No Recording Media microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC Card (Up to 256GB Support)

  • Page 56: Prompts And Warning Messages

    Prompts and Warning Messages: Message Description Recommended Action There are too many iles, which may cause a delay in powering on. After copying the iles to your computer, choose to delete or reformat Micro SD When pressing the button for recording, the memory card cannot be accessed Card.
  • Page 57 Message Description Recommended Action The camera is set to "Mass Storage" device and is connecting to the computer via No action required. USB. The camera is set to "Webcam" and is connecting to the computer via USB. No action required. Connecting to a HDMI device.

  • Page 58: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting: Problem Possible Causes Recommended Action Charge the battery. The battery has been depleted. Camera does not turn on Follow the charging instructions in the manual to The battery is installed incorrectly. properly install the battery. There could be smudges or dirt on the camera's Blurred Images Clean carefully with a clean, lint-free, dry cloth.

  • Page 59: Special Accessories

    Special Accessories There are di erent 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.
  • Page 60 Standard Housing-C: For use with other accessories when waterproo ing 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 Use the protection latch only at the time of transportation and storage.
  • Page 61 Flat Adhesive Mount-A: For sticking onto a skateboard or other lat Curved Adhesive Mount-A: For sticking onto a helmet or other objects curved objects Installation Method: There are two types of adhesive mounts: lat and curved. You should select your desired adhesive mount based on the shape of the object you intend to mount your camera to.
  • Page 62 Bar Mount-A: For mounting on bicycle handlebars, posts, rods and other tube-like objects Installation Method: 2. Assemble and install the standard housing ( 59). 1. Align the bar clamp to the handlebar or tube shaped post and rotate the screws clockwise to tighten. 3.
  • Page 63 Suction Cup Mount-A: For attachment to smooth surfaces, such as glass Installation Method: 3. Carefully clean the suction mount bottom and the smooth mounting surface 1. Assemble and install the standard housing ( 59). before attaching the suction cup. Press the handle down to suction to your 2.
  • Page 64 Vented Helmet Strap Mount-A: For mounting on objects like bicycle helmets Installation Method: 2. Lay out the strap before threading both ends into the helmet. Thread both 1. Align the locator pole on the mount to the locator hole on the camera and ends of the band into the buckle, then press down on the buckle clamp to align the screw on the mount to the camera's screw socket.
  • Page 65 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 it.
  • Page 66 For taking sel ies or 360° shooting and recording Sel ie Stick-B and Remote Control Mount: Always use caution when using. Do not use the hand-held sel ie stick when on a bicycle, motorized vehicle or in other unsafe scenarios. Installation Method: 3.
  • Page 67 4. To install the remote control and clip mount to the handle, snap and lock the remote control in to the clip and attach to the sel ie stick pole as shown in diagram below:...
  • Page 68 5. Attach the included wrist strap to the handle of the sel ie stick. Wrap wrist strap around your wrist when in use.
  • Page 69 Waterproof Housing-C: For use with the ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 underwater, in wet conditions or in other occasions where waterproo ing is recommended or necessary BLUETOOTH Signal Test Button Recording / Shooting Button Installation Method: 2. Remove the two protective lens caps from the camera and wrap the Anti- 1.
  • Page 70 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, ixed 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"...
  • Page 71 Set the camera to VR mode with the resolution ile 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.
  • Page 72 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. There are three available positions to mount your model of KODAK PIXPRO VR Camera to the Quick Release Clip:...
  • Page 73 Place the positioning post to the left Positioning Post ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 197˚ Front Mode Place the positioning post to the right Positioning Post ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 235˚ Single SP360 4K Single SP360 1080p Round (Dome) Mode 3. Attach the Quick Release Clip with your mounted camera secured to desired belt, harness, strap or other accessory.
  • Page 74 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.
  • Page 75 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.
  • Page 76 © 2017 JK Imaging Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The Kodak trademark, logo and trade dress are used under license from Eastman Kodak Company. All other logos, products or company names that are referred to in this document are trade names, trademarks or registered JK Imaging Ltd.

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