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  • Page 1 KODAK PIXPRO ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 VR CAMERA User Manual...

  • Page 2: Before You Start

    All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective owners. This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO 3600 VR CAMERA. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate;...

  • Page 3: For Customers In The U.s.a

    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: For Customers In Europe

    Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment; Part 17: Specific 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

    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: • 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. • Do not use corrosive, alcoholic or organic solvent containing agents to clean this product. • Do not use or store this product in high temperature environments. • Do not expose the lenses to strong light sources (e.g. direct sunlight, etc.) for extended periods of time. • Do not use or store the product in a strong magnetic field environment. • If the product is quickly transferred from a low temperature to a higher temperature environment, water condensation may occur inside the product due to physical changes.

  • Page 7: Other Notes

    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. • A photo or video taken with the product will be stored in a folder that is automatically generated on the memory card. Do not store photos or videos that were not taken using the product in these folders, in case the files cannot be recognized during normal playback. • Directly editing the data on the memory card is not recommended. Always copy the data to your computer first before editing.

  • 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 / Off ..............................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 different 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 firmly 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 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...

  • 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 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.

  • 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: Using The Internal Microphone

    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.

  • 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: 1970 4K UItra Wide 4. Battery Status 4K [16:9] Full Frame 5.

  • Page 18: Power On / Off

    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.

  • 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 confirm 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 files 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 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、+3.0 Menu Sub-Menu Selectable Options...

  • Page 25: Display Mode

    Display Mode Set image storage format There are 3 options: 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.
  • Page 26 2350 Round (Dome) Mode 235° 360° 1970 4K UItra Wide Full Frame Mode [16:9] 4K [16:9] Full Frame Mode...

  • Page 27: Movie Size

    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. •...
  • Page 28 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 Number of Recording Pixels EIS Setting 7360x3680 360°...

  • Page 29: Motion Detection

    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. During the recording process, if there is no moving object detected for 10 continuous seconds, the recording will pause automatically.

  • Page 30: White Balance

    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: •...

  • Page 31: General Settings

    General Settings X.XX Menu Sub-Menu Selectable Options...

  • Page 32: Audio / Sound

    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.

  • Page 33: Reset Settings

    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 • 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 Specifications 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

    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"...
  • 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 file type. ORBIT360 4K/4KVR360 The character shows the camera lens type used in the shot: VR: 3600 Spherical / VR Mode : _...

  • 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 files 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 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.

  • Page 49: Wi-Fi Mode

    For iOS devices, search and download the APP "PIXPRO 360 VR Remote Viewer" in APP Store and install it by following the instructions on your smart device's interface. ● Personal Computers: Download the "PIXPRO 360 VR Suite" (for Mac or Windows) installation package from the official KODAK PIXPRO website and install it on your computer by following the prompts on the interface. Americas Europe http://kodakpixpro.com/ http://kodakpixpro.com/Europe/...
  • Page 50 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 / PIXPRO- When you enable Wi-Fi mode, the camera will automatically search nearby 4KVR360_KXXXX) and password (initial password: 12345678) indicated on Wi-Fi hotspots. Select the one with the same SSID (PIXPRO-ORBIT360_ XXXX / PIXPRO-4KVR360_KXXXX) and input the camera's password. (Default 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 Specifications: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Type 1/2.3" BIS CMOS Image Sensor A 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 Lens A Focus Fix Focus...
  • Page 54 27MP: 7360x3680 (2:1) Stitched 15MP: 5520x2760 (2:1) VR Mode / 3600 Spherical 27MP: 7360x3680 (2:1) Global 15MP: 5520x2760 (2:1) Still Image 13MP: 3680x3680 (1:1) Round (Dome) Mode / 2350 Dome 8MP: 3840x2160 (16:9) Front Mode / 1970 4K Ultra Wide 9MP: 3526x2644 (4:3) (2:1) 3840×1920/24fps...
  • Page 55 Freeze-proofing -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 Artificial 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 files, which may cause a delay in powering on. After copying the files 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 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.
  • Page 60 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 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 flat Curved Adhesive Mount-A: For sticking onto a helmet or other objects 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.
  • 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 fit.
  • Page 66 For taking selfies or 360° shooting and recording Selfie Stick-B and Remote Control Mount: 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: 3. Twist the knob counterclockwise selfie stick sections in accordance with 1.
  • 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 selfie stick pole as shown in diagram below:...
  • Page 68 5. Attach the included wrist strap to the handle of the selfie 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 waterproofing 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, 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"...
  • Page 71 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.
  • 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: ①...
  • Page 73 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˚ 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 trademarks of their holders. The holders are not affiliated with JK Imaging Ltd., our products or our website.
  • Page 77 User Manual PIXPRO 360 VR Suite (PC Version & Mac Version) KODAK PIXPRO SP360/ SP360 4K/ ORBIT360 4K /4KVR360 Ver. 3.0...

  • Page 78: Declaration Of Conformity

    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. No part of this published manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of JK Imaging Ltd.

  • Page 79: Matters Needing Attention

    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.
  • Page 80 Contents Before You Start ......................1 Contents ........................3 Connecting the Camera with Your Computer ............6 Downloading and Installing the Software: ..........................6 Establishing a Connection: ..............................6 Wi-Fi Connections (supports: Wi-Fi Control, Download & Playback)................6 USB connection (Playback): ............................7 Operation Methods ......................
  • Page 81 Photo Size: ................................13 Control Area ................................16 Reset ..................................18 SNS Account Setup: ..............................18 Shooting Method: ................................19 Recording Videos: ..............................19 Taking Photos: ............................... 20 Playback ....................................21 Playback Interface: ................................ 21 Index Playback Interface ............................21 Single Playback Interface:.............................
  • Page 82 Control Area: ................................. 29 Color Settings ................................ 31 Horizontal Alignment ............................32 Enlarge Image(s): ..............................32 Saving Expanded Photos: ............................. 33 Effects ..................................35 Reset ..................................35 AutoMove ................................36 Control Bar for Video............................. 38 Exporting and Sharing ............................41 Deleting .................................

  • Page 83: Connecting The Camera With Your Computer

    Connecting the Camera with Your Computer Downloading and Installing the Software: Download the "PIXPRO 360 VR Suite" software installation package from our KODAK PIXPRO official website and install it on your computer by following the prompts on the interface. Americas Europe https://kodakpixpro.com/Europe/support/downloads/...

  • Page 84: Usb Connection (Playback)

    If connection fails, click "Retry" to try to reconnect. Merge SNS Account About PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Wi-Fi Control Playback STITCH Warning! Connection failed! Please check the camera and network settings. 1. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX. 2. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. 3. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. 4.

  • Page 85: Operation Methods

    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.

  • Page 86: Wi-Fi Control Menu Settings

    Wi-Fi Control Menu Settings: Click the Menu icon, then click the option icon in the pull-down menu to choose your desired setting. 2880x2880 24fps Reset 2880x2880 24fps Reset Capture Mode Camera Mode Unfold Mode View Mode Movie Size Control Area Reset 2880x2880 24fps 2880x2880 24fps...

  • Page 87: Capture Mode

    Capture Mode There are 2 options: • Photo: Enter shooting mode • Video: Enter video mode Camera Mode There are 3 options: VR Mode: Round (Dome) Mode: Front Mode: • • • VR-Global 2:1 / VR-STITCH 2:1 Round (Dome) 1:1 Front(4:3) / Front(16:9) This function is only supported by the camera ORBIT360/4KVR360.

  • Page 88: Viewing Modes

    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 The image will be The image will be displayed upright displayed upright •...

  • Page 89: Movie Size

    Movie Size: Setting the video resolution. Camera Mode VR Mode Round (Dome) Mode Front Mode Camera • 1440 x 1440 30fps • 1920 x 1080 30fps • 1280 x 960 50fps SP360 N/A (Single Camera only) • 1280 x 720 60fps •...

  • Page 90: Photo Size

    Photo Size: Setting the photo resolution. Camera Mode VR Mode Round (Dome) Mode Front Mode Camera • 3200 x 3200 10M 1:1 • 2560 x 1920 5M 4:3 SP360 N/A (Single Camera only) • 1920 x 1080 2M 16:9 • 2880 x 2880 8M 1:1 •...
  • Page 91 • 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...
  • Page 92 • 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 2880 x 2880 30fps, 2048 x 2048 30fps, SP360 4K 2880 x 2880 8M 1:1 1440 x 1440 60fps, 1072 x 1072 60fps ORBIT360/4KVR360 3680 x 3680 13M 1:1...

  • Page 93: Control Area

    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 Left Center Right Calibration Down ＋ － Panning 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:...
  • Page 94 Up / Down / Left / Right / These buttons provide functions such as moving, flipping or zooming the image Buttons Up / Down Left / Right Unfold Mode No Effect Move Clockwise / Counter Clockwise No Effect Move to the Left / Right Move Up / Down Move Clockwise / Counter Clockwise No Effect...

  • Page 95: Reset

    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. SNS Account Setup: 1. Click “SNS Account” to enter the SNS Account setup screen 2.

  • Page 96: Shooting Method

    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"...

  • Page 97: Taking Photos

    Taking Photos: In the video recording screen, click the icon to select and the photo mode icon. Set the relevant parameters and click the "Shutter" button to take a photo. Merge SNS Account About PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Wi-Fi Control Playback STITCH 3680x3680 13M 1:1...

  • Page 98: Playback

    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. Playback Interface: Index Playback Interface In the Wi-Fi connection state, you can Browse the files in the camera while in the USB browse the files in your camera.
  • Page 99 Single Playback Interface: Disk PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge SNS Account About PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge SNS Account About Wi-Fi Control STITCH Wi-Fi Control STITCH Playback Playback E ect Reset Reset AutoMove Export 2016/8/26/ 09:09:09 Name:100_022.jpg 2016/8/26/ 09:09:09 Name:100_024.MP4 Horizontal Alignment Capture Files...

  • Page 100: Switching The Interface Of Index Playback And Single Playback

    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 Merge SNS Account About PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge SNS Account About...

  • Page 101: Description Of Functions In Playback Mode

    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 Wi-Fi Control...

  • Page 102: Select Multiple Files

    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.

  • Page 103: Downloading

    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 icon to download the file(s). PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge SNS Account About Wi-Fi Control...

  • Page 104: Unfold Mode

    Unfold Mode: Click the Unfold Mode icon to view the expansion effects. VR Mode • • Little Planet • Magic Flat • Fish-Eye (Equirectangular) Seg (Front/ • Global • • Quad • Panorama Round Back) (Dome) Mode • Ring • Dome •...

  • Page 105: Viewing Modes

    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 Adjustment range of available stitch position Lens A(155°) Lens B(235°) (Change the radius of Lens A - Front)

  • Page 106: Control Area

    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. Lens Calibration Lens Calibration Image shooting status Image shooting status 3840x1920 3840x1920 Including Lens Cover 3840x1920 3840x1920 Including Lens Cover...
  • Page 107 Up / Down / Left / Right / Buttons Up / Down Left / Right Unfold Mode Move Clockwise / Counter Clockwise No Effect Move to the Left / Right Move Up / Down Move Clockwise / Counter Clockwise Zoom In / Out No Effect Move to the Left / Right Flip Up / Down...

  • Page 108: Color Settings

    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 Merge SNS Account About Wi-Fi Control STITCH Playback E ect Reset Export...

  • Page 109: Horizontal Alignment

    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.

  • Page 110: Saving Expanded Photos

    • 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.
  • Page 111 Please refer to the following table for the input and output size of each image： Output Size Input Size 16:9 1072 x 1072 1280 x 720 1280 x 960 ～ 1072 x 1072 1440 x 1440 1920 x 960 ～ 1440 x 1440 ～...

  • Page 112: Effects

    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. E ect Enable Sharpness Contrast Brightness Saturation Default 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"...

  • Page 113: Automove

    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.
  • Page 114 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.

  • Page 115: Control Bar For Video

    Control Bar for Video Merge SNS Account About PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Playback Wi-Fi Control STITCH Reset Export E ect 2016/8/26/ 09:09:09 Name:100_022.MP4 00:00:00 00:22:53 Click to play the video, and click to pause the video. • Play • Pause •...
  • Page 116 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"...
  • Page 117 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";...

  • Page 118: Exporting And Sharing

    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.mp4...
  • Page 119 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”...

  • Page 120: Deleting

    Deleting Deleting selected photos or videos. • In the Single Playback Interface Click the left / right icons to switch to the previous/next photo or video, then click the trash icon to delete it. PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge SNS Account About Playback Wi-Fi Control...

  • Page 121: 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.

  • Page 122: Creating Videos

    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.

  • Page 123: About

    About Click "About" to enter the About Interface. 1. Here you can view the current version of software 2. Visit our KODAK PIXPRO official website via the software interface for more information About PC Software for Windows v0.00 ©2017 JK Imaging Ltd.

  • Page 124: Stitching With The Sp360 & Sp360 4K Cameras

    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 SNS Account About Playback Wi-Fi Control STITCH Open Files Open Project (S)
  • Page 125 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.

  • Page 126: Set Stitching Of Images

    3. Click "OK" to enter the "STITCH" interface (The default for first frame synchronization). PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge SNS Account About PIXPRO 360 VR Suite Merge SNS Account About Playback STITCH Playback Wi-Fi Control STITCH Wi-Fi Control Preview Window Preview Window Source Window Source Window...
  • Page 127 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...

  • Page 128: Source Window

    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. Audio Sync 00:00:00:000 1 Frame 00:00:00:000 1 Frame If the automatic stitching result is not satisfactory by choosing ”Sound sync”, the alternative steps below can be used in order: 1) Video should be displayed in the form of frames in the timeline...

  • Page 129: Preview Window

    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 Rotation Calibration Reset E ect Export 00:00:00 00:22:53 • Rotate the image Click "Rotation" to rotate the image. • Calibration Click "Calibration"...
  • Page 130 Calibration 13-1.MP4 13-2.MP4 Roll Roll Distance Reset 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.
  • Page 131 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 Rotation Calibration Reset E ect Export 00:00:00 00:22:53 • Effect...
  • Page 132 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 : 3840x1920 3840x1920 YouTube 3840x1920 3840x1920 xxxxx Nickname : Title : Description : Public Private Unlisted...
  • Page 133 Output Size 5760 x 2880 3840 x 1920 2880 x 1440 1920 x 960 1440 x 720 720 x 360 Original Size 2880 × 2880 Video 2048 × 2048 Round (Dome) Mode 1920 x 1920 1440 × 1440 1072 × 1072 720 ×...

  • Page 134: Open Project(S)

    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...
  • Page 135 © 2018 JK Imaging Ltd. All Rights Reserved. All other logos, products or company names that are referred to in this document are trade names, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The holders are not affiliated with JK Imaging Ltd., our products or our website.

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