360 FLY 4K User manual

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360fly 4K User’s Guide
Miss Nothing.
Congratulations on your
new 360fly 4K.
This powerful camera and its apps make you part
of an emerging community of visual storytellers
and explorers, one that is fundamentally changing
the way we experience and capture the world.
Join them and begin sharing and your best 360° 4K
videos, ideas and inspiration at 360fly.com.
Getting started.
Charging the battery:
To charge your camera, insert the USB cable into a USB
outlet adapter rated at 1.5A to 2.1A (most tablet charger
adapters) and plug it into the 360fly 4K Power Cradle.
Next, simply place the camera on the charger base. For
best results, charge your camera while it’s powered off.
While your camera is charging, its LED indicator will
flash green. When your camera’s fully charged, the LED
will remain solid green. It’s recommended you charge
your camera for at least 30 minutes prior to its first use.
When your camera battery is low, the LED will display
a light purple color. Be sure to charge your camera
before using it when the LED is light purple.
Powering up:
Remove the camera from its Power Cradle and turn it
on by holding the OnePush button down for 4 seconds.
The triangular OnePush button is surrounded by the
LED indicator and located on the side of the camera.
When powering up, the camera will vibrate three
times and the LED will flash blue. After completing the
power-up sequence, the LED will display a solid blue
color, indicating that your camera is on and ready to fly.
You can also use the OnePush button to power down
your camera by holding the button down for 4 seconds.
The camera will vibrate four times to indicate that
it is powering down.
Camera care and storage:
A clean lens means cleaner footage. The 360fly 4K’s
lens can be cleaned using a fine-thread, soft cloth.
Lens cleaning solution, water, or isopropyl alcohol
can be added for additional cleaning.
We highly recommend you store your 360fly 4K camera
in the provided neoprene pouch to help protect its
lens from scratching, chipping, or other damage.
The app powering it all.
Download the 360fly app:
The 360fly app is key to capturing your entire world
in 360° 4K video on your Android™Smartphone. Just
search “360fly” in the Google Play™Store and download
the free 360fly application to your mobile device.
Remember, the app allows your mobile device to serve
as your camera’s remote control and viewfinder, giving
you the power to capture, edit, and share clips on the fly.
The first time launching the app, you’ll see a brief
Shoot, Share, Swipe tutorial on recording, editing,
exploring and sharing full 360° video. Check it out.
It’s well worth your time.
Create your 360fly account:
On the first app launch, you’ll also be prompted to
build your 360fly.com profile. You can sign in using
your existing social media account, or you can sign
up with a unique 360fly.com account by entering
a new user name, email address, and setting a
password for your new profile. Signing in with your
social media accounts allows you to instantly
share and post videos with the click of a button.
You can also choose to skip the account creation
step by selecting “Skip”in the top-right corner.
Connecting to the 360fly 4K:
The application will lead you through a step-by-step
guide for establishing a Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi
connection to your camera.
Note: A Wi-Fi connection is required to view your
camera’s live feed and stored content. Check your
device settings to ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled prior
to connecting.
Once the power-up sequence is completed, your
360fly 4K will automatically enter pairing mode with
your mobile device. For best results, place your phone

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about 3–5” from your camera in order to get a good,
strong signal. Once the devices are paired, it’s time
to give your camera a unique name and passcode.
Now your device will automatically connect to your
360fly 4K camera via Wi-Fi.
Note: Your camera may require a firmware update prior
to initial use. If a firmware update is available, your
application will automatically walk you through the
steps to download and transfer the most up-to-date
software load to your camera.
Congratulations! You’re all connected and ready to start
flying in 360° 4K!
360fly app main menu:
The 360fly app homepage is the hub of the 360° video
world. It starts with Clips of the Week, where you
can explore the most epic videos from the 360fly
community around the globe. What’s Hot features the
latest trending videos as they vie for a coveted Clips
of the Week spot. And the User Generated section lets
you share your 360° vision with the entire 360fly family
and anyone with the 360fly app. Be sure to check in
often—and remember to share your best edits across
social media using #360fly and #MissNothing.
At the bottom of the homepage screen, you can select
from four options:
Camera:
Select the icon to connect to your 360fly camera.
Once connected, you will have full control of all of
your camera’s features and functions through your
smartphone. You can also view and download all of
your video files and image captures stored on your
camera’s memory.
On My Phone:
Select the icon to access all of your videos, photos,
and bursts stored on your smartphone. Review, edit, and
playback your content anytime/anywhere without the
need to connect to the internet or your 360fly camera.
Explore:
Select the icon to browse public content
uploaded by other 360fly users. Select and view
featured videos, along with hosted content spanning
a variety of interesting topics and categories.
Be sure to check back regularly to view the latest
exciting uploads from other 360fly 4K users.
Profile:
Select the icon to view all of the video content
uploaded to your 360fly account. You can access and
playback any videos you’ve uploaded from anywhere
you have an internet connection—with or without
connecting to your 360fly camera. From your account,
you can also choose to make any of your videos public
and share your experiences with friends and other
360fly users. To make changes or edits to your account,
just tap the edit profile option at the top of the screen.
Note: An active internet connection is required to
access and view content.
Camera home screen:
Once your smartphone is connected to the camera,
the app’s home screen gives you full access to all
camera controls, modes, and settings options.
Note: The 360fly 4K’s AutoPilot feature sets your
application to automatically pan your image to the
area of footage that has the highest degree of motion.
To use this feature within your camera’s live-view, just
tap the AutoPilot icon . Use the slider located on
the left of your display to adjust the sensitivity level.
Recording video:
Recording a standard 360° video with the 360fly
app is quick and easy. Simply tap the white Record
button to start capturing. The center of the
capture button will turn red and your camera will
simultaneously vibrate while its LED turns from
blue to red.
As video records, you’ll notice a second button
appears to the top right of the Record button.
This button represents your camera shutter
button, allowing you to capture a still 360° photo
with your camera during video capture.
Note: Your still photo captures will be stored in your
camera’s internal memory as a separate .jpeg image file.
To stop recording, tap the Record button . Your
camera will vibrate twice and the LED will switch from
solid red to blue, indicating your recording has ended.
Recording without the app:
If you don’t have access to the 360fly app on your
mobile device, you can record videos directly on
your camera. Simply press the OnePush button on
your camera to begin a 360° recording. Your
camera will vibrate and its LED will turn from blue
to solid red, indicating your camera is now recording.
To stop recording, just press the OnePush button
again. Your camera will only record in 360° mode
when using this method. To operate the camera in
its other recording modes, such as First-Person
POV or Time-Lapse, use the 360fly app.
Note: The default recording mode for 360° videos
is pre-set at a resolution of 2880x2880 pixels at 30
frames per second. On this setting, the live viewfinder
is disabled during recording. To enable this feature, you
must change your settings to record your 360° 4K video
as 2880x2880 pixels at 24 frames per second (FPS).
Recording mode options:
Your 360fly 4K camera offers five video recording
modes: Standard 360° recording at 30 frames per
second; First-Person POV mode; Time-Lapse mode;
60 frames per second mode at 1728x1728 pixel
resolution; and 24 frames per second recording mode
with 2880x2880 pixel resolution. Each mode can be
accessed by tapping the revolver wheel located
in the bottom bar of the camera home screen.
First-Person POV mode:
The First-Person POV option gives you the power to
record standard (non-360°) videos in a 16:9 format/
aspect ratio. With this mode activated, simply orient
or mount your camera in a horizontal position with
the lens facing forward and the OnePush button
centered facing up, turning your 360fly into a
traditional point-and-shoot action camera.
To enter the First-Person POV mode, press the
revolver wheel located at the bottom of the
screen and select the POV icon . Your application
will display that it is set in POV mode above the
live view display on your screen and the live view
area will display a preview in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Note: The camera’s OnePush button represents the
top/center of your camera’s viewing angle. When
filming in POV mode, use the OnePush button to
align your shot and achieve the ideal camera angle.
To begin a recording in First-Person POV mode, tap
the white Record button to start capturing. The
center of the capture button will turn red and your
camera will simultaneously vibrate while its LED turns
from blue to red. As video records, you’ll notice a
second button appears to the top right of the Record
button. This button represents your camera
shutter button, allowing you to capture a still 16:9
POV photo with your camera during video capture.
Time-Lapse mode:
Turn hours of activity into dynamic minutes using the
360fly’s Time-Lapse mode. To enter Time-Lapse mode,
press the revolver wheel located in the bottom bar
of the camera home screen and select the Time-Lapse
icon . The recording mode you’re in will display
at the top of the Live View display on your screen.
Change the interval between frame captures by
adjusting the scroll bar to your desired setting. Your
360fly 4K offers settings for 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, or
60 seconds between frames when in Time-Lapse
mode. After selecting your desired speed, press
the green check mark icon top-right to confirm
your setting.
To begin a time-lapse recording, tap the white record
button to start capturing. The center of the
capture button will turn red and your camera will
simultaneously vibrate while its LED turns from
blue to red. As video records, you’ll notice a second
button appears to the top right of the Record button.
This button represents your camera shutter
button, allowing you to capture a still 360° photo
with your camera during video capture.
60 FPS mode:
Your 360fly 4K allows you to record videos at 60 frames
per second with a resolution of 1728x1728 pixels.
Perfect for extreme action sequences, this recording
option is ideal for creating slow-motion effects when
editing your videos and creating action clips.
To launch 60 FPS mode, press the revolver wheel
located at the bottom of the screen and select the
Video camera icon . Your application will display
an options slider that allows you to select from the
360° recording modes available on the 360fly 4K
camera. Simply move the slider to select 1728x1728
pixels @ 60 FPS to change your record setting.
To begin a 60 FPS recording, tap the white Record
button located at the bottom-center of your screen
to start capturing. The center of the capture button
will turn red and your camera will simultaneously
vibrate while its LED turns from blue to red. You will
notice that the camera shutter button will appear at
the top right of your Record button. This button
allows you to capture a still 360° photo with
your camera while a video is being recorded.
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BACK BUTTON - TOGGLE
TO PREVIOUS SCREEN
VIDEO/PHOTO MODE
TOGGLE SWITCH
CAMERA SETTINGS MENU
CAMERA MODE
OPTION WHEEL
SHUTTER BUTTON - START/STOP
RECORDINGS, CAPTURE PHOTOS
ON MY CAMERA LIBRARY
AUTO PILOT PREVIEW MODE
IMAGE TUNING OPTIONS

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30 FPS mode:
Get the highest resolution and frame rate
combination available from your 360fly 4K by setting
your device to record your videos as 2880x2880
pixels at a fixed 30 frames per second.
To activate Fixed 30 FPS mode, press the revolver
wheel located at the bottom of the screen and
select the Camera icon . Your application will display
an options slider that allows you to select from the
360° recording modes available on the 360fly 4K
camera. Simply move the slider to select 2880x2880
pixels @ 30 FPS to change your record setting.
Note: On this setting, the live viewfinder is disabled
during recording. To enable this feature, you must
change your settings to record your 360° 4K video as
2880x2880 pixels at 24 frames per second (FPS).
To begin a recording, tap the white Record button
located at the bottom-center of your screen to start
capturing. The center of the capture button will turn
red and your camera will simultaneously vibrate and
its LED will turn from blue to red. As video records,
you’ll notice a second button appears to the top right
of the record button. This button represents your
camera shutter button, allowing you to capture a still
360° photo with your camera during video capture.
Still Image Capture:
Your 360fly 4K doubles as a still image action
camera, allowing you to capture .jpeg photos at an
effective resolution of 3456x3456 pixels. Your 360°
images can be viewed within the mobile application
or via the Desktop Director app on PC or Mac.
To switch your camera to Photo mode, tap the video
icon at the bottom of the camera home screen.
The icon will switch to Photo mode and the
application will indicate that it is in Photo mode
at the top of the viewfinder screen.
To capture photos, tap the white shutter button .
When a photo is captured, the camera LED will
flash red once and return back to solid blue,
indicating that it is in ready mode. Your photo
files will be stored on your camera’s memory in
a .jpeg format.
First-Person POV photo mode:
The 360fly 4k can be set to capture standard photos
from the First-Person POV perspective.
To switch from standard Photo mode to POV mode,
tap the revolver wheel at the bottom of the camera
home screen. Tap the POV icon . The application
will indicate that it is in POV mode at the top of the
viewfinder screen.
Once your shot’s lined up, tap the white shutter
button to take a photo. When a photo is captured,
the camera LED will flash red once and return back
to solid blue, indicating that it is in ready mode.
All of your photo files will be stored on your camera’s
memory in a .jpeg format.
Camera Burst mode:
The 360fly 4K’s Camera Burst mode feature allows you
to capture several photographs in quick succession with
a single push of the shutter button. Ideal for sports or
action photography, Camera Burst mode lets you
select the best image from a group of photos or
arrange them in a sequence.
To switch your camera from photo to Camera Burst
mode, press the revolver wheel located at the
bottom of the screen. Tap the Camera Burst icon .
The application will display that it’s set in Camera Burst
mode at the top of the live view display on your screen.
Pre-set your frame capture intervals by adjusting
the scroll bar to your desired setting. The 360fly 4K
offers settings for 3, 5, or 8 captures per second within
burst mode. After selecting your desired speed, press
the green check mark icon to confirm your setting.
To capture burst photos, tap the white shutter
button . As your photos are captured, the
camera LED will flash red once and return
back to solid blue, indicating that it is in ready
mode. All of your photo files will be stored on
your camera’s memory in a .jpeg format.
Accessing your camera’s
stored files:
While connected to your camera’s home screen,
select the On My Camera icon to view your
camera’s storage library. This selection will display
all of the video files and still images stored within
your camera’s internal memory.
To view an image or video, simply tap on the thumbnail
image of your desired file, and the application will
automatically launch your file within video player
or still image viewer.
To download a video or image directly to your controlling
device, simply tap the download icon . This will
copy your file directly into your phone’s gallery.
Note: Storing your video files in your phone’s gallery
will allow you to playback content without the need to
connect your device to your 360fly camera. Additionally,
the 360fly app’s video editing tools are [only]
available for content stored in your phone’s gallery.
To delete a file, press and hold the thumbnail
image. The app will request confirmation that you
would like to delete the file before it is permanently
removed from the camera’s memory storage.
Video playback:
Tapping a video thumbnail image within your camera’s
library will automatically launch the 360fly player.
Once the video uploads, you can pan the angle of
view by swiping across the screen. You can also
pan using your device’s built-in gyroscope function
by turning your phone in the desired orientation.
To zoom in during playback, simply pinch two
fingers together on your device’s display until
you reach the desired zoom level. To zoom out,
expand two fingers across the display and release
when you have reached the ideal zoom level.
Use the play bar at the bottom of your screen
to pause/restart a video or fast-forward/rewind
to a desired point within your video file.
You can adjust your video player’s settings by
selecting the Settings icon located at the top-
right of your display. Under this menu you have the
option to toggle your phone’s gyroscopic panning
feature on/off or remove the app’s graphics/overlays
from view during playback. The Settings menu also
features the option to invert your video file, giving
you the ability to switch videos that were recorded
upside-down to the correct viewing orientation.
AutoPilot playback mode:
The 360fly 4K’s AutoPilot feature sets your application
to automatically track the area within your 360°
footage that has the highest degree of activity,
allowing you to simply sit back and enjoy all of the
action without the need to interact with your device.
To watch your footage using AutoPilot mode, just tap
the viewer icon located at the top-right of your
screen. Use the slider located on the left of your display
to adjust the sensitivity level of the panning feature.
Virtual reality headset playback:
Your 360fly 4K’s footage is designed to work
seamlessly with most Google Cardboard VR
viewers with just the touch of a button.
To watch your footage using a Google Cardboard viewer,
just tap the VR viewer icon located top-right while
you’re in the video player screen. Next, simply place your
smartphone into your VR headset and immerse yourself
inside the incredible world of 360fly 4K content.
General camera settings:
Adjust your camera controls and general system
settings by pressing the Settings icon located at
the top-right of your display screen. Under this menu
you can check your camera’s battery life, memory
capacity, and make changes to your it’s name and
password. The Settings menu also gives you the power
to turn off your camera directly from the application.
The team at 360fly is always working to provide
the latest features and camera software
upgrades, so be sure to use the Settings menu
to periodically check for new updates to your
camera’s software and new available features.
Image tuning:
Your 360fly 4K camera’s default settings are
optimized to deliver the highest quality output
within a wide range of environments and lighting
conditions. To get the most out of your videos and
images, the 360fly 4K offers advanced options that
allow you to fine-tune your device’s settings.
To access your camera’s fine-tuning options, tap
the Camera Tuning icon located at the bottom
right of your display screen. A set of sliders will
appear on screen, giving you the options to make
adjustments to the following tuning options:
Saturation:
Use the slider to adjust the intensity of the colors
captured within your footage.
Brightness:
The slider fine-tunes the brightness of the subjects
within your image without affecting your camera’s
exposure compensation.
Exposure:
Adjust the slider to adjust your camera image
sensor’s sensitivity to light. For brighter environments
(i.e. direct sunlight), use a lower exposure setting. Apply
an increased exposure setting for darker environments.
The slider also allows you to lock in a specific setting
and override the camera from automatically adjusting to
varying light conditions. The lock remains in place until
you manually turn it off or the camera is powered down.
Contrast:
Increase the setting to achieve a more vivid
picture or lower the setting to deliver a slightly
flatter appearance.
Editing and sharing content:
If you haven’t already, you’ll need to download your
desire file from your camera library into your smart
device’s memory in order to access 360fly’s editing
and sharing features.
You can access your camera’s library by selecting the
On My Camera icon to view your camera’s storage
library. After locating your selected video, tap the
download icon to begin the file transfer process.
From the app’s main menu screen, select the
On My Phone tab to view your stored content
within your phone’s memory.
Select the video that you would like to edit to launch
the file. As the video begins to play, tap the scissor
icon to enter into the Edit mode. There are three
tools that enable you to edit and share your 360°
footage: Clip Capture, Watch Me and Still Capture.

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Clip Capture:
Edit and share your clips in their native 360° format.
Select this tool to trim your video by picking the parts
of your 360° 4K footage that you want to edit,
store, and share.
After launching the Clip Capture feature, select the
“Play” icon to start playing the video. At the location
that you would like to begin your clip, press the
icon to start capturing. You will notice a green
status ring around the icon indicating the time
you have left in your capture session. You can
record up to two minutes in one session.
Press the icon again to stop your clip. You can start
and stop multiple times to create one continuous
clip with multiple segments.
Once you have captured your video, press the “Done”
button in the top-right corner and allow a few seconds
for your video to process.
Once your video completes processing, you can click
to preview. In the Preview menu, you’ll have the ability
to add music and a range of color filters, plus apply
slow and fast motion to the video to create an
awesome, fully immersive 360° clip. See below for
more details on adding Music, Filters and Playback
Speed Adjustment.
Watch Me:
Create a standard 16:9 ratio export from your
original 360° footage. Use the Watch Me tool to
record your movements as you pan left and right
within the video. Wherever you swipe, shift and
zoom while capturing in this mode will be cropped
and saved as a shareable 16:9 video clip; capturing
your unique point of view, ready to share with
the world.
After launching the Watch Me tool, select the
“Play” icon to start reviewing your video. At the
location that you would like to begin your clip, press
the icon to start capturing. You will notice a
green status ring around the icon indicating the
time you have left in your capture session. You
can record up to two minutes in one session.
As your video is recording, move the point of view by
panning right, left, up, and down with your finger or by
physically moving your device to pan via the gyroscope.
Your resulting video clip will capture your point of view
by following all of your movements.
You can also use the AutoPilot feature to automatically
adjust the point of view within your clip by selecting
the icon in the top right corner of the screen. The
AutoPilot feature will pan the point of view within your
clip by automatically selecting the area within the
video that contains the highest degree of activity.
When done recording, click the icon to stop
recording. You can start and stop multiple times
in various locations throughout your video to create
a single clip.
When complete, click on the “Done” button and allow
a few seconds for your video to process. You can now
add some special effects like music, slow/fast motion,
or change the image filter to apply a unique color
scheme to your clip. See below for more details on
adding Music, Filters and Playback Speed Adjustment.
Note: The app will remain in Preview mode after
making adjustments to your clip until you select the
“Save” button in the top-right corner of your display.
Once you have clicked the “Save” button, you’ll be
prompted to name your Watch Me masterpiece
and add a description.
Your Watch Me videos are stored in your Android
Movie folder and can be viewed on your phone and
shared to social media sites in the same manner
as any other movie file stored on your phone.
Adding filters:
Tap the icon to select from an array of filters
and color enhancements for your video clip. After
selection, you’ll see a preview of the filter applied
to your footage. When you’ve decided on the
perfect filter hit “Apply” to add it, or select the back
arrow to return to the original, unfiltered file.
Playback Speed adjustments:
Tap the icon to have the ability to speed up or
slow down a section of your clip. Select just a portion
of your edit using the sliders on the playback bar, or
select the full clip. You can slide the green bar back
and forth to select the section of your video that you
wish to adjust. Next, use the speed control bar to
increase or decrease the playback speed faster or
slower for that selection. As you adjust, you’ll see a
preview of the playback speed adjustment applied to
your footage. Once you’re happy with your selection,
hit “Apply” to add your speed adjustment to your clip
or select the back arrow to return to the original file.
Adding soundtracks:
Use the option to add a soundtrack to your clip
by selecting from an array of music options. You can
choose between a 50/50 mix of music and your video’s
ambient sound or 100% music. Toggle between the
two to see which option you like best. Then simply
select the perfect track from our large library of
tracks and hit apply to add it to your video clip.
Note: The app will remain in Preview mode after
making adjustments to your clip until you select the
“Save” button in the top-right corner of your display.
Once you have clicked the “Save” button, you’ll be
prompted to name your masterpiece and add
a description. After saving you can share your
creation to your favorite social sites.
Note: Your device will need an internet connection
to upload the video and post to your desired social
networking sites. On some phones, if you are connected
to the 360fly app, you’ll need to disconnect and
re-establish your internet service prior to posting.
Still Capture:
Export photos from your captured video moments.
You’re the photographer—select an area within
your video, capture and then save still images to
your phone’s image gallery.
After launching the Photo Capture tool, you’ll be
prompted to select your desired image ratio. Your
app will allow you to select from 360° view, square,
16:9, or panoramic output for your photo capture.
After you’ve selected your image size, press the “Play”
icon to begin playing the video. Pause the video player
at the location that you would like to capture your
photo and align your image to the desired orientation.
You can also pinch to zoom in or out for a closer view
within your image prior to capturing your photo.
Tap the button to capture your shot. You will see
a flash and hear a shutter click. Next, select from an
array of filters and color enhancements for your new
photo. Select and preview your desired filter and tap
“Apply” to confirm it or click “None” if you do not wish
to apply a filter. You can share your photo to any of
your connected social media sites or store your photo
to your phone’s photo library in a .jpeg file format.
Transferring content to your PC:
Your 360fly 4K camera doubles as a USB mass storage
device when connected to your PC or Mac. To access
your camera’s stored content, simply connect your
USB cable to your computer and place your camera
onto its power cradle. Locate your 360fly camera
within your computer’s folder browser to view and
transfer your files to your desktop or file folder.

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Troubleshooting
Resetting your camera:
On rare occasions, it may become necessary
to manually reset your 360fly 4K camera
if it becomes unresponsive.
Your camera’s reset button is located inside the mount
screw housing.
Use a skinny, dull-pointed object, such as a paper
clip, to quickly press and hold the reset button
for 5 seconds. The camera will vibrate and the
LED will flash blue during the reset process. After
approximately 30 seconds, the LED will turn solid blue,
indicating that your camera is now ready for use.
Note: Resetting will not wipe the videos and
images stored within your camera’s memory.
Tech support & FAQs:
The 360fly team is always here to help. For all of
your support needs, FAQ answers, or to report a bug,
please visit us at www.360fly.com/support. Be sure
to check back regularly to learn more about new
camera features and firmware upgrades.