Minolta MN360 User manual

MN360 User’s Guide

1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Minolta MN360 Dual Lens VR
Camera! Capturing high-quality full 360-degree images and videos is
made fast, easy and simply utilizing advanced technology.
Record every life experience without missing a single view. Ideal for
reliving an immersive 360-degree virtual reality experience or shooting
panoramic views, the MN360 features dual 210-degree fisheye lenses
that capture your entire surroundings in vivid QHD 30-fps (2048x1024)
detail. Utilizing robust hardware stitching, just grab your camera and
begin shooting without the need to sync to your smartphone. With a
lightweight design, simple shape and weighing only 3 ounces, the
MN360 comfortably fits in the palm of your hand. A free iOS and
Android app (OTCam360) creates a virtual reality experience that allows
you to pan or zoom in any direction as if standing directly in the scene.
You can also effortlessly share your full 360-degree footage to social
media, or live-stream on popular social media platforms.
Visit our website at www.minoltadigital.com for the latest news and
updates on our products.
1.2 Included in This Package
All of the items included in this package are shown and described
below. The only accessory required for use is the MicroSD card. All of
the other included accessories are optional and are not required for
use.
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1.3 MN360 Body Interface
1) Power/Record
Button
4) Wi-Fi Button 7) Main Status LED
2) Photo Mode
5) MicroUSB / Charging Port
8) MicroSD Slot
3) Video Mode 6) Reset Button 9) Lenses
10) Accessory Socket
1.3.1 Accessory Installation Diagram
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2. First Use
2.1 Inserting the MicroSD Memory Card
A MicroSD card is required for recording videos and capturing photo.
Follow the diagram below for proper insertion of the MicroSD memory
card. Please be sure to use a MicroSD card with a minimum class rating
of Class 10 to ensure high quality and processing of your files.
To remove the MicroSD card, simply push
the card further into the memory card slot
and it will automatically pop back out. Do
not insert or remove the MicroSD card
while the camera is powering on or off.
2.2 Charging the Battery
Connect your camera to the included AC adaptor with the USB cable
provided for charging. When your camera connects with the USB cable,
the red LED will stay solidly lit. When fully charged, the red LED turn off.
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2.3 Powering On and Off + Main Status LED
To power your camera on, press the power button for 4 seconds. The
camera will begin to initialize and power on. The total initialization time
is 9 seconds. Once the camera emits 2 sets of audible beeps, the
camera is ready for use. To power your camera off, press the power
button for 4 seconds until the camera emit 3 beeps. You can then
release the power button.
The powering on/off sequence was designed this way to prevent
accidental recording and battery drain while the camera is packed away
in your bag or pocket.
The camera’s main status LED is located on the front of the camera,
above the power button. This LED is for displaying the camera’s overall
state. Below is a chart describing each of the LED’s colors and state.
LED COLOR
FUNCTION
No Color
Camera is powered off
GREEN solidly illuminated
Camera is ready to capture; standby
GREEN fast flashing
Insert MicroSD card
GREEN slow flashing
Video is being recorded
GREEN singe flash
Photo was captured
GREEN & ORANGE flash
Battery charge is running low
2.3.1 Enabling Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Status LED
Enabling Wi-Fi will allow you to connect your camera to your
smartphone. To enable the Wi-Fi function on your camera, ensure your
camera is powered on and press the Wi-Fi button located on the side of
your camera for 2 seconds. The Wi-Fi’s status LED will begin
illuminating BLUE. To disable the Wi-Fi function, press the Wi-Fi button
for 3 seconds until the camera emits an audible beep.
The Wi-Fi status LED is located on the side of the camera body, above
the Wi-Fi button. This LED is for displaying the Wi-Fi’s overall state.
Below is a chart describing each of the LED’s colors and state.
LED COLOR
FUNCTION
No Color
Wi-Fi is disabled
BLUE fast flashing
Wi-Fi is enabled
BLUE slow flashing
Wi-Fi is waiting to be connected
BLUE solidly illuminated
Wi-Fi is connected to smartphone app
BLUE double flash loop
Camera is entering Live Streaming
RED flashing
Live Streaming mode is enabled
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2.3.2 Video Mode and Video Status LED
To begin recording video, first ensure that you are in Video mode. To
enter Video mode, simply press the Video button located on the side of
your camera. Once Video mode is enabled, the Video status LED will
remain solidly illuminated in RED and the camera will emit an audible
beep.
NOTE: Your camera enters Video mode automatically each time you
power your camera on or off.
Once your camera is in Video mode, tap the power/record button once
to begin recording. The camera will emit an audible beep, and the main
status LED will slowly flash in GREEN.
To stop recording, tap the power/record button again and the camera
will return to standby. The main status LED will return to solidly
illuminated, and the camera will emit an audible beep. Your video files
will be stored on your MicroSD memory card.
The Video status LED will stay solidly illuminated when Video mode is
enabled.
2.3.3 Photo Mode and Photo Status LED
To capture a photo, first ensure that you are in Photo mode. To enter
Photo mode, simply press the Photo button located on the side of your
camera. Once Photo mode is enabled, the Photo status LED will remain
solidly illuminated in RED and the camera will emit an audible beep.
NOTE: Your camera reverts back to Video mode automatically each
time you power your camera on or off.
Once your camera is in Photo mode, tap the power/record button once
to capture a photo. The camera will emit an audible beep, and the
main status LED flash once per photo captured. Your photo files will be
stored on your MicroSD memory card.
The Photo status LED will stay solidly illuminated when Photo mode is
enabled.
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3. Connecting Your Camera to Smartphone App
Your camera is designed to be used with or without connecting to your
smartphone. Connecting your camera to your smartphone adds many
extra features and conveniences.
The app offers you the following features when connected:
(1) Enables as a remote viewfinder in real time
(2) Remote control all of your camera’s functions
(3) Download your videos and photo directly to your smartphone
(4) Live Streaming on YouTube and Facebook
(5) Enable Photo Timer, Photo Burst Mode, WDR and Loop Record
(6) Adjust Video and Photo resolutions, quality and exposure
(7) Cycle display modes of Normal, VR, 4in1, Round and Asteroid Views
(8) Adjust camera orientation and stitch preferences
(9) Adjust VR control of touch, motion and motion + touch
(10) Adjust date & time, microphone, light frequency, auto-power,
memory card formatting, resetting to default, camera Wi-Fi settings
To integrate your camera with your smartphone, follow the directions
below.
App to install: OTCam360 (Available on iTunes and Google Play Store)
Camera’s SSID: MN360-xxxxxxxx (represents the camera’s ID number)
Wi-Fi Password: 87654321
(1) After successfully installing the OTCam360 smartphone app, enable
your camera’s Wi-Fi (refer to 2.3.1 in previous instructions).
(2) Once your camera’s Wi-Fi is enabled, go to your smartphone’s
Wi-Fi settings and connect to “MN360-XXXXXXXX” from the available
Wi-Fi networks list.
(3) You will be prompted for the camera’s password. Enter 87654321.
(4) Once your smartphone shows that your camera is successfully
connected, launch the OTCam360 app. After a few seconds of loading,
the app should show that you are connected. Your camera will also
emit an audible beep, and the BLUE Wi-Fi status LED will change to
solidly illuminated.
NOTE: If your camera’s Wi-Fi feature is enabled and dormant for over 3
minutes, the camera will disable the Wi-Fi feature and you will need to
enable Wi-Fi again by pressing the Wi-Fi button once more. Please
refer to instructions 2.3.1.
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3.1 App Functions and Settings
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3.1.1 Camera List
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Default home
screen when
your camera is
not connected
to the app.
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3.1.2 App Main Interface
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OTCam360 App
displayed in
landscape mode
on smartphone
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3.1.3 App Setting Menu and Quick Settings
Video Mode Photo Mode
Loop Record, Stitch, Settings Photo Resolution, Burst
Mode, Stitch and Settings
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Settings Screen
NOTE: The options
change depending
on whether you
are in PHOTO or
VIDEO mode
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3.1.4 App VR Display Modes
The app allows you to view your live feed or recorded clips in 4 different
display modes. See below for a description and view of each mode.
Normal Mode: Standard view
VR Mode: Most native Virtual Reality experience for viewing your clips.
When this mode is enabled, you can maneuver your record clip with the
movement of your smartphone.
4in1 Mode: Divides the dual-lens stitched image into 4 equal parts
Round Mode: Native mode showing the true view of a single lens.
Asteroid Mode: This mode is similar to round mode. It combines the
dual lens stitched image and displays it in complete circular view.
Normal Mode 4in1 Mode
Round Mode Asteroid Mode
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3.1.5 App VR Control Modes
The app allows you to control your live feed or recorded clips in 4
different control modes. See below for a description and view of each
mode.
Touch: This control mode allows you to maneuver your record clip with
the touch and drag of your finger on your smartphone screen. You can
move the image in any direction to view that recorded perspective.
Motion: This control mode allows you to maneuver your record clip
with the movement of your smartphone. It is the most native Virtual
Reality experience for viewing your clips. You can move the image in
any direction to view that recorded perspective with the movement of
your smartphone.
Motion with Touch: This control mode combines both the Touch and
Motion modes into a single mode.
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3.1.6 App File Browsing, Editing and Sharing
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3.1.7 App File Display: Normal and Virtual Reality (VR) Mode
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4. Appendix
4.1 Reset To Factory Default Settings
To reset your camera back to factory default settings, press the reset
button located above the MicroSD memory card slot. Insert a thin,
pointy object and press the button for 5 seconds. Your camera will
power off.
Follow the instructions below to reset your camera’s Wi-Fi SSID and
password:
(1) Power your camera off. If your camera is frozen, reset your camera
by pressing the reset button.
(2) Press the Wi-Fi button and Power buttons together for 10 seconds,
until the main status LED remains solidly lit. Your Wi-Fi password will
be reset back to “87654321”.
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4.2 Technical Specification
Model Number
MN360
Lens
Dual 1/3" Fisheye Lens • 210 Degrees FOV • Fixed
Focus • f=20mm • F2.0
Image Sensor
Dual 1/3" Sony CMOS; 1920x1080 pixels
Shutter
Electrical
Pixels
JPEG: 8 MP • 5 MP • 3 MP
H.264: 2k30fps (2048x1024)
Stitching
Technology
Hardware stitch (smartphone app not required for
recording)
App Name
OTCam360
Stitching
Options
Normal: 1m ~ infinity • Near: 0.4m ~ 4m
Live View &
Playback
Normal • VR • 4in1 (tiled) • Round (fisheye) •
Asteroid (spherical zoomed)
VR Control
Motion • Touch • Motion with Touch
Live Broadcast
Facebook • YouTube (apps required)
Continuous
Shooting
Burst (3, 5, 10 seconds) • Loop Recording (1, 2, 3
minutes)
Special
Features
Panorama Shooting • Loop Recording • Auto
Recording • Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
ISO Sensitivity
Auto
White Balance
Control
Auto
Recording
Media
microSD • microSDHC • microSDXC; Maximum:
128GB
I/O Ports
Micro USB (type-B), USB 2.0 (high speed) •
Microphone • Stereo Speakers
I/O Radio
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Power
Built-in Lithium-Ion; 3.7v, 1300mAh; 130 minutes
recording time
Dimensions
1.77 x 5.39 x 0.55 in. • 2.92 oz.
Included
Accessories
USB Cable • AC Adaptor • Pouch • Camera Stand •
Selfie-Stick • Quick Start Guide
Compatible
Devices
iOS 11.0 • Android 8.0 • Windows 10 • MacOS
10.13
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If you’re having difficulties with your camera, or
would like further assistance, please call our toll-free
technical support hotline at 800-441-1100. Please be
sure to have your camera handy when calling.
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