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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SP360 Action Cam 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 Action Cam. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate; however JK Imaging Ltd. reserves the right to make changes without notice.
  • Page 3 INDUSTRY CANADA This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard (s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Radiation Exposure Statement: This product complies with the Canadian portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual.
  • Page 4 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 found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 5: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes Product Notes: • Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the product by yourself. • Do handle the product properly. This product may be damaged if dropped, punctured or crushed. • Avoid directly touching the lens element, please use professional lens cleaning paper together with lens cleaning agents to wipe the lens and keep the lens clean. • Do not use corrosive, alcoholic or organic-solvent-containing cleaners to wipe this product. • Do not use or store this product in high temperature environment. • Do not expose the lens to strong light sources (e.g. daylight, 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 environment to a high temperature environment, water condensation may occur in the product due to physical changes. In this case, it is recommended to wait until the product returns to room temperature before you turn it on. • If a photo or video cannot be played back due to improper operation by user, the Company shall assume no liability or responsibility for compensation.
  • Page 6 • Directly editing the data on memory card is not recommended. Copy the data to your computer disk before editing is recommended. • Please turn the product off before removing the memory card. Otherwise, the memory card could be damaged. • When the product is stored for a long period of time, please backup the data on the memory card and remove the memory card. Other Notes: • Do not disconnect the power or turn the product off during firmware updating process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the product may not power on later. • When using your product on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline. • Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead or bright pixels. These pixels do no affect the quality of the photos or videos. • If the LCD screen is damaged, please pay close attention to the liquid crystal in the screen. If any of the following situations arise, kindly take the recommended actions immediately as indicated below: 1. If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, please wipe your skin with a dry cloth, wash with soap thoroughly, and rinse with plenty of clean water. 2. I f liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush your eye with plenty of clean water immediately for at least 15 minutes. Please also seek for medical assistance.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Start ............................1 Safety Notes ............................4 Contents ..............................6 Getting Ready............................8 Accessories Included ..............................8 Kodak PIXPRO SP360 View ............................9 Mounting / Removing Lens Cover ..........................10 Installing Battery ..............................11 Installing Memory Card ............................12 Charging the Battery ...............................13 Configuration and Operation .........................15 Main Screen Display Introduction ...........................15...
  • Page 8 Modes Introduction ............................22 Wi-Fi mode ..................................23 Movie mode ..................................26 Snap Shot Photo mode ..............................26 Loop recording mode ................................. 26 Time Lapse mode ................................27 Burst mode ..................................27 Using Interfacing............................28 Micro USB interface ..............................28 Charging ......................................28 Using an external power supply ..............................

  • Page 9: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Accessories Included Your product box should contain the product you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer. (The AC Adapter style will vary according to the power requirement from different countries or regions. Below picture is for reference only) Rechargeable Li-ion battery Battery charger AC adapter...

  • Page 10: Kodak Pixpro Sp360 View

    Kodak PIXPRO SP360 View Glass lens cover Status indicator Video recording button / Shooting button / OK button NFC mark Menu button / Direction button (lower) Power button / Mode button / Direction button (upper) Microphone Tripod socket Buzzer Side cover...

  • Page 11: Mounting / Removing Lens Cover

    Mounting / Removing Lens Cover Removing lens cover: Mounting lens cover Turn the lens cover according to the illustrated direction until it separates from the Turn and firmly tighten the lens cover according to the illustrated direction. SP360. The lens cover protects the lens from being damaged (dustproof, shockproof and splashproof). Using the lens cover will not influence the image and video quality. Before mounting the lens cover, make sure the lens surface is clean and dry. Always use a clean, lint-free dry cloth to clean the lens before shooting or recording so it will not affect the photo or video quality.

  • Page 12: Installing Battery

    Installing Battery 1. Open the battery cover 2. Insert the battery Push the battery cover lock from "LOCK" to "OPEN" along the direction of arrow ① , Insert the battery into the battery compartment along the direction of arrow ④ (note push the battery cover along the direction of arrow ②...

  • Page 13: Installing Memory Card

    Installing Memory Card Open the side cover, then insert the memory card into the card slot (note the direction of the memory card gap), push the bottom end of the memory card with a fingertip into the slot completely, and then close the side cover. A memory card (microSD / microSDHC) is optional and is not included in the product package. It needs to be purchased separately. Please use an original memory card which is Class 6 or higher and has a capacity of 4GB to 32GB.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Please use the battery charger or AC adapter to charge the battery in an ambient temperature ranging from 10 ˚C to 35 ˚C. Charging the battery with a battery charger: 1. Place the battery into the battery charger according to the direction illustrated. Use the Micro USB cable to connect the battery charger and the AC adapter, and then plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 15 Charging the Action Cam with a computer: 1. Place the battery into the Action Cam. 2. Use the Micro USB cable to connect the Action Cam to a computer (while the computer is on). 3. The indicator light will become orange while charging and will turn off automatically after charging is complete.

  • Page 16: Configuration And Operation

    Configuration and Operation Main Screen Display Introduction Main screen displays under Wi-Fi mode Main screen displays under other modes 1. Mode 4. Battery status Movie mode 5. Motion detection (On) Loop recording mode 6. Remaining recording time: hh:mm / mm:ss / none Time Lapse mode Number of remaining shots:...

  • Page 17: Power On / Off

    Power On / Off Power on: When the power is off, press and hold the button for more than one second to turn on the product. Power off: When the power is on, press and hold the button for more than one second to turn off the product. If the product cannot be powered on / off normally, you can remove the battery from the action cam to force it to power off.

  • Page 18: Introducing The Menu

    Introducing the Menu 1. In the main screen (except for Wi-Fi mode), press the button to enter the first-level menu interface, press the button to select the item, and press the button to enter the corresponding secondary level menu interface. In Movie mode/Loop recording mode / Time lapse mode can enter Movie Settings and General Settings.

  • Page 19: General Settings

    General Settings Volume Format Set the volume of the product. Format can clear all data stored in the memory card or the internal memory. There are 2 options: When a memory card is inserted, only the card can be formatted. If you need to •...

  • Page 20: Movie Settings

    Movie Settings Unfold mode (for Movie mode / Loop recording mode / Time Lapse indicates that the selection is unavailable in the Time Lapse modes. mode) indicates that the selection is unavailable in the Loop recording modes. Select from several different viewing effects. If such a movie size is set while in Movie mode, the movie size will be There are 5 options: automatically set to...
  • Page 21 Time Lapse (for Time Lapse mode) 2. The display will show the icon. Press the button to activate. If the There are 6 options: product detects moving objects, it will automatically start recording • 1 second 3. The product will stop recording when there is no change in the image within 10 seconds.

  • Page 22: Still Image Settings

    Still Image Settings White balance(for Snap Shot Photo mode / Burst mode) Unfold mode(for Snap Shot Photo mode / Burst mode) White balance means that the user adjusts the color temperature under different Select from several different viewing effects. light sources to ensure that the colors are reproduced correctly. There are 5 options: There are 5 options: •...

  • Page 23: Modes Introduction

    Modes Introduction In the main screen display, press the button to switch modes. 6 modes are available: Wi-Fi mode , Movie mode , Snap Shot Photo mode , Loop recording mode , Time Lapse mode Burst mode Wi-Fi mode : THE ACTION CAM MUST BE SET TO Wi-Fi MODE IN ORDER TO BE CONNECTED TO AND OPERATED FROM A PC OR A SMART DEVICE. If the Action Cam is switched to other modes (Movie mode / Snap Shot Photo mode / Loop recording mode / Time Lapse mode / Burst mode) after Wi-Fi is connected to a PC or a smart device, the Wi-Fi function will automatically turn-off at the Action Cam.

  • Page 24: Wi-Fi Mode

    For Android devices, search and download the App "PIXPRO SP360" in Google play, and install it by following the instructions on the interface. For iOS devices, search and download the App "PIXPRO SP360" in App store, and install it by following the instructions on the interface.

  • Page 25: Connect Action Cam To Smart Device

    Connect Action Cam to smart device (or PC) with Wi-Fi. If you wish to disconnect, press the button. After pressing the When in Wi-Fi mode, press the button to immediately disconnect and exit button to select , press the button to enter the wait for the Wi-Fi mode.
  • Page 26 Connect Action Cam to smart device with NFC When recording is started via the App, the Recording interface will appear on 1. Enable NFC mode on your smart device. the Action Cam. 2. Use your smart device to slightly touch the NFC mark on the Action Cam; if the smart device has a prompt tone or vibration, it means the connection is successful.

  • Page 27: Movie Mode

    Movie mode Enables video recording. It is suitable for recording in most conditions. Operation method: Press the button to start recording. Repress the button to stop recording. Snap Shot Photo mode Enables photo shooting. It is suitable for recording in most conditions. Operation method: Press the button for photo.

  • Page 28: Time Lapse Mode

    If the Action Cam was set to the Loop recording mode before shutdown, it will automatically start up and start recording when a Micro USB cable is connected to the Action Cam and an AC adapter (or to an external power supply). (For example: when the Action Cam is connected to a vehicle power supply, it will start and record automatically when the automobile starts. It will also stop recording, save the files, and power off one minute after the automobile shuts down.) Time Lapse mode Time Lapse enables the recording of an interval of time, and splices the frames together to present a condensed video which usually requires a long period of time to...

  • Page 29: Using Interfacing

    Using Interfacing Micro USB interface Charging Using an external power supply In 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. At this time, the setting of functions, photography, and other operations can be performed. When powered on, use the Micro USB cable to connect the Action Cam to an external power supply.

  • Page 30: Micro Hdmi Interface

    3. The Action Cam will automatically shut down when the Micro USB cable is unplugged. The Action Cam supports Windows 8/7 and Mac OS X (V10.6.8~V10.9) systems. If there is a memory card inserted into the Action Cam, only the files in the memory card will be read. If you want to read files in the internal memory, please remove the memory card before connecting to the computer. Micro HDMI interface The Action Cam can play back videos and photos on a TV through a Micro HDMI cable. Set up as follows: 1.

  • Page 31: Appendices

    Appendices Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Type 1/2.33" MOS Image Sensor Effective Pixels 16.36 Megapixels Total Pixels 17.52 Megapixels Focal Length 0.805mm Equivalent to 35mm film 8.25mm F number F2.8 Lens Lens Construction 7 groups 9 elements Optical Zoom Fix Focus, 214 Degree Focusing Range 50cm~∞ Anti-Handshake Electronic Image Stabilization 10M : 3264×3264(1:1)
  • Page 32 Splashproof Equivalent to JIS/IEC IPX5(Body) Shockproof Up to 2m Dustproof Equivalent to JIS/IEC (IP6X) Freeze-proofing -10°C 1.0 inch TN LCD Level Gauge 2-axis ISO Sensitivity Auto (100~800) Exposure Metering Method Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE) Exposure Control Method Program AE Burst Supported White balance Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Under water Internal Memory: Approx.

  • Page 33: Prompts And Warning Messages

    Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Processing mode T here are too many files which may cause a delay to power on. A fter copying the files to the computer, When pressing the button for shooting, the memory card cannot be accessed choose to delete or format. because there are too many folders. When turning on the product or pressing the button, the product detects that the A fter copying the files to the computer, choose to delete or format.
  • Page 34 Message Description Processing mode File processing (saving, formatting, etc.) time exceeds 2 seconds. User should do nothing. Connecting to the computer USB. The display will disappear after connection is successful. Connecting to the HDMI device. A warning for low battery before shutting down automatically. Charge or replace with a new battery.

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Problem Possible causes Solution Charge the battery. The battery has been depleted. Product does not turn on Please follow the charging instructions in the manual The battery is installed incorrectly. to install the battery. Blurred images There is dirt on the lens or the glass lens cover. Clean with a clean, lint-free dry cloth.

  • Page 36: Special Accessories

    Special Accessories There are different options of SP-360 accessories available. Accessory bundles vary per retailer. To purchase additional accessories separately, please contact your local retailer customer service support, or visit www.kodakpixpro.com for more customer service details. Before using (especially in water or strenuous activity), please pay attention to make sure the product is tightly secured to prevent damage or loss of the product. Please ensure that the adhesive surface is clean before using double-sided adhesive accessories.
  • Page 37 Standard Housing: For use with other accessories when waterproofing is not required Installation method: 1. First, insert the adapter into the bottom of the standard housing before using the 2. Place the Action Cam inside the standard housing, and press the lock downward set screw to tighten.
  • Page 38 Waterproof Housing: For use with other accessories underwater, in rain, on the seashore, or in other circumstances where waterproofing is required Installation method: 1. First, insert the adapter into the bottom of the waterproof 2. Remove the Action Cam's glass lens cover , place the Action Cam into the waterproof housing, housing before using the set screw for tightening.
  • Page 39 Flat Adhesive Mount: For tacking onto a skateboard or other flat Curved Adhesive Mount: For tacking onto a helmet or other curved objects objects Installation method: There are two types of adhesive mounts: flat and curved. You may select based on the shape of the object to be used. Both types can be assembled in the same way, take the adhesive mount (flat) as an example: 1. Assemble the adhesive mount or the waterproof housing ( 36 / 37).
  • Page 40 Bar Mount: For mounting on bicycle handlebars, sailing masts, and other tube-like objects Installation method: 3. Assemble the adapter, pre-tightening nut and bar clamp in accordance with the 1. Assemble the standard or waterproof housing. ( 36 / 37). direction illustrated in the picture. First press the adapter into the bar clamp and 2.
  • Page 41 Suction Cup Mount: For attachment to automotive windshields (or smooth surfaces) Installation method: 3. First, clean the suction mount and the windshield before attaching 1. Assemble the standard or waterproof housing ( 36 / 37). the suction cup to the windshield. Press down the handle to attach it 2.
  • Page 42 Vented Helmet Strap Mount-A: For mounting on hollow objects like bicycle helmets Installation method: 1. Align the locator pole on the mount to the locator hole on the Action Cam, and 2. Spread out the band before threading both ends into the helmet. Thread both align the screw on the mount to the Action Cam's tripod socket. Turn the screw ends of the band into the buckle, and then press down on the buckle clamp.
  • Page 43 Vented Helmet Strap Mount-B: For mounting on hollow objects like bicycle helmets Installation method: 1. Align the mount’s locator hole with the Action Cam's locator hole and align the 2. Spread out the band before threading both ends into the helmet. Thread both screw on the mount with the Action Cam's tripod socket. Turn the thumb screw to ends of the band into the buckle, and then press down on the buckle clamp. tighten.
  • Page 44 Head Strap Mount: For wearing on one’s head Installation method: 1. Assemble the standard or waterproof housing ( 36 / 37). 2. Insert the base of the standard or waterproof housing to the mount before using the set screw to tighten. 3.
  • Page 45 Surfboard Adhesive Mount: To be tacked onto watersports equipment like surf boards Plane Support (Large) Plane Support (Small) Installation method: 1. Assemble the waterproof housing ( 37). 2. Tie one end of the rope to the plane support (small), and the other end to the waterproof housing. 3.
  • Page 46 Quick Clip: suitable to be clipped on a belt or harness Installation method: 1. Align the locator pole on the Quick Clip to the locator hole on the Action Cam, and align the screw of the Quick Clip to the Action Cam tripod mounting hole, and screw it in to tighten.
  • Page 47 Licensed Product The Kodak trademark and trade dress are used under license from Kodak. © 2014 by JK Imaging Ltd. All rights reserved. JK Imaging Ltd. 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, USA JK Imaging Europe, 71 Clarendon road, Watford, WD17 1DS, UK www.kodakpixpro.com...

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