NcTech iSTAR 360 User manual

iSTAR USERS MANUAL V.1.1. JANUARY 2013. © 2013 NCTECH LIMITED.
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Thank you for purchasing iSTAR.
Before starting the camera, we thoroughly recommend reading this Instruction Manual first so as to familiarise yourself with
all camera operations. To prevent accidents and damage, please also read the Safety Warnings and Handling Precautions.
To begin with take a few test photographs and check that the images are properly recording to the memory card. If the
camera or memory card is faulty and images cannot be recorded or read by a PC, NCTech cannot be held liable for any
loss or inconvenience caused.
The CE markings and the FCC Declaration of Conformity assures that this product complies with the requirements of the
EC directive for safety and is under limits approved by the Federal Communications Commission.
NCTECH LIMITED MAKES NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING ISTAR
360 DEGREE IMAGING DEVICE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL NCTECH LIMITED. BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR SPECIAL, COLLATERAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE ISTAR
360 DEGREE IMAGING DEVICE.
THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO NCTECH LIMITED REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION, SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE MATERIALS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND DOES NOT
REPRESENT A COMMITMENT ON THE PART OF NCTECH LIMITED.
ACCEPTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT BY THE CUSTOMER CONSTITUTES ACKNOWLEDGMENT THAT IF ANY
INCONSISTENCY EXISTS BETWEEN THE ENGLISH AND NON-ENGLISH VERSIONS, THE ENGLISH VERSION
TAKES PRECEDENCE.

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Contents
SAFETY WARNINGS........................................................................................................................... 5!
PREVENTING SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE....................................................................... 5!
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................................ 6!
ISTAR HANDLING CARE ...................................................................................................................... 6!
LCD PANEL AND LCD MONITOR .......................................................................................................... 6!
USB PORTS........................................................................................................................................ 6!
ISTAR OVERVIEW............................................................................................................................... 7!
EQUIPMENT......................................................................................................................................... 7!
Recommended optional equipment ............................................................................................... 7!
iSTAR Dimensions and Weight...................................................................................................... 7!
Power ............................................................................................................................................. 7!
NOMENCLATURE ............................................................................................................................... 8!
GETTING STARTED............................................................................................................................ 9!
INSTALLING THE BATTERY.................................................................................................................... 9!
CHARGING THE BATTERY ..................................................................................................................... 9!
CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL ........................................................................................................... 9!
TURNING ON THE CAMERA ................................................................................................................... 9!
TURNING OFF THE CAMERA................................................................................................................ 10!
MAIN MENU ....................................................................................................................................... 10!
IMAGE CAPTURE.............................................................................................................................. 11!
CAPTURING AN IMAGE ....................................................................................................................... 11!
Capture distance .......................................................................................................................... 11!
Delay capture ............................................................................................................................... 11!
Walk Around Mode....................................................................................................................... 11!
Capture Time ............................................................................................................................... 11!
Live View Mode............................................................................................................................ 12!
IMAGE REVIEW................................................................................................................................. 12!
SETTINGS.......................................................................................................................................... 13!
NETWORK SETTINGS ......................................................................................................................... 13!
Ethernet IP Settings ..................................................................................................................... 13!
WiFi Settings ................................................................................................................................ 13!
WiFi IP Settings............................................................................................................................ 13!
CAPTURE SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................... 14!
Capture settings: .......................................................................................................................... 14!
Exposure: ..................................................................................................................................... 14!
Countdown timer: ......................................................................................................................... 14!
Capture size ................................................................................................................................. 14!
Image settings.............................................................................................................................. 14!
ISO ............................................................................................................................................... 14!
Exposure ...................................................................................................................................... 14!
Colour balance levels................................................................................................................... 14!
Storage settings ........................................................................................................................... 14!
DISPLAY SETTINGS............................................................................................................................ 15!
Backlight timeout:......................................................................................................................... 15!
Power off: ..................................................................................................................................... 15!
GENERAL SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................... 15!

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GPS, Audio and Tilt compensation: ............................................................................................. 15!
Format SD Card ........................................................................................................................... 15!
TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 16!
RESET BUTTON ................................................................................................................................. 16!
SUPPORT PORTAL............................................................................................................................. 16!

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Follow these safeguards and use the equipment properly to prevent injury, and material damage.
To prevent fire, excessive heat, chemical leakage, and explosions, follow the safeguards below:
"Do not connect any other device such as an external hard disk drive to the USB port of iSTAR. This may result in
excessive power draw from iSTAR and cause malfunction, the screen to ‘white out’ or damage to electronics. The
USB port should only be used with memory sticks and accessories approved by NCTech Ltd.
- Do not use any batteries, power sources, and accessories that are not specified in this Manual. Do not use any
homemade or modified batteries.
"Do not short-circuit, disassemble, or modify the battery pack or back-up battery; do not apply heat or apply solder to
the battery pack or back-up battery; do not expose the battery pack or back-up battery to fire or water; and do not
subject the battery pack or back-up battery to strong physical shock
"When disposing of a battery pack or back-up battery, insulate the electrical contacts with tape to prevent contact with
other metallic objects or batteries. This is to prevent fire or an explosion.
"If excessive heat, smoke, or fumes are emitted during battery pack charging, immediately unplug the battery charger
from the power outlet to stop the charging and prevent a fire
"If the battery pack or back-up battery leaks, changes colour, deforms, or emits smoke or fumes, remove it
immediately. Be careful not to get burned in the process.
"Before storing the camera or accessory when not in use, remove the battery pack and disconnect the power plug.
This is to prevent electrical shock, heat generation, or fire.
"Do not use the equipment when there is a flammable gas nearby. This is to prevent an explosion or fire.
"If you drop the equipment and the casing breaks open to expose the internal parts, do not touch them due to the
possibility of electrical shock.
"Do not disassemble or modify the equipment. High-voltage internal parts can cause electrical shock.
"Before using the camera inside an airplane or hospital, check first that it is allowed. Electromagnetic waves emitted by
the camera may interfere with the plane’s instruments or the hospital’s medical equipment.
"To prevent fire and electrical shock, follow the safeguards below:
"- Always insert the power plug all the way in.
- Do not handle a power plug with wet hands.
- When unplugging a power plug, grasp and pull the plug instead of the cord.
- Do not scratch, cut, or excessively bend the cord or put a heavy object on the cord.
- Do not connect too many power plugs to the same power outlet.
- Do not use a cord whose insulation has been damaged.
"Do not cover or wrap iSTAR, nor the battery with a cloth. Doing so may trap heat within iSTAR (or the battery) and
cause the casing to deform or catch fire.
"Do not use or leave the battery pack or back-up battery in a hot environment. Doing so may cause battery leakage or
a shorter battery life. The battery pack or back-up battery can also become hot and cause skin burns.
If the product does not work properly or requires repair, contact your reseller.
"If the camera has not been used for an extended period, test all its functions first before taking photographs. If you
have not used the camera for a long period of time or if there is an important job on the horizon, in advance check the
camera and make sure it is working properly.
Safety Warnings
Preventing Serious Injury or Equipment Damage

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This imaging camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or subject it to physical shock.
Do not adjust or tamper with the camera lenses as this could result in damage and the lenses going
out of focus. Care should be taken not to touch the camera lenses with your fingers. The lenses can be
cleaned with the lens cloth provided.
"iSTAR is not waterproof and cannot be used under water. If you accidentally drop the camera into water, promptly
consult your Reseller. Wipe off any water droplets with a dry cloth.
"Never leave the camera near anything having a strong magnetic field such as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoid
using or leaving the camera near anything emitting strong radio waves such as a large antenna. Strong magnetic
fields can cause camera misoperation or destroy image data.
"Do not expose the camera to excessive heat such as in a car in direct sunlight. High temperatures can cause the unit
to malfunction.
"iSTAR contains precision electronic circuitry. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.
"Use a blower to blow away dust on the lens and touch screen. Do not use cleaners that contain organic solvents to
clean the camera’s body or lens. Do not breathe on the lens’s to clean them.
"If the unit is suddenly brought in from the cold into a warm room, condensation may form on the lenses and internal
parts. To prevent condensation, first put the camera in a sealed plastic bag and let it adjust to the warmer temperature
before taking it out of the bag.
"If condensation forms on the camera, do not use the camera. This is to avoid damaging the camera. If this occurs,
remove the SD card and battery from the camera, and wait until the condensation has evaporated before using the
camera.
"If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery and store the camera in a cool, dry, well-
ventilated location.
"Although the LCD monitor is manufactured with very high precision technology with over 99.99% active pixels, there
might be a few dead pixels among the remaining 0.01% or less pixels. Dead pixels displaying only black or red, etc.,
are not a malfunction. They do not affect the images recorded.
"At low temperatures, the liquid crystal display response may be slower to respond. And at high temperatures, the
display may blacken. In either case, the display will return to normal at room temperature.
"The large USB port is to allow external storage to be connected. At present, only USB memory sticks up to 16GB are
supported. Do not connected an external hard disk drive as it may cause damage to iSTAR.
"The small USB port allows iSTAR to control other external devices supported by iSTAR.
Handling Precautions
iSTAR Handling Care
LCD Panel and LCD Monitor
USB Ports

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iSTAR overview
Equipment
iSTAR is shipped with the following equipment:
1. Carry case
2. AC power cable supply unit with cable
3. PowerBlock battery
4. SD memory card and memory card case
5. USB memory stick
6. Lens cleaning cloth
7. iSTAR quick start manual
8. Warranty card
If you have purchased iSTAR for RGB overlay for LiDAR
scanning, your iSTAR will ship with the required adaptor
spacer rods.
Recommended optional equipment
•Tripod
•Quick Release for convenient mounting of iSTAR
•Spare battery
iSTAR Dimensions and Weight
Height: 110mm x Width: 104mm
Weight: Approximately 1.4kg
Power
12v mains power adapter, 2.1mm jack
Rechargeable battery. Lithium ion 7.4v 4400mAh
The battery in iSTAR lasts for around 6 hours during normal activity.

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Ethernet
HDMI out USB port
12vDC in
Reset button
Hand grips
SD Card slot
WiFI signal
vent
Lens
Mini USB B
Serial number
1/4” thread
tripod mount
Grip area
Battery cover
Slide to open
Battery cover screw
Safety
strap pin
Quick release
plate pin holes
LCD touchscreen
GPS aerial
x
Side port view
Top viewUnderside view
Nomenclature

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1. To charge the battery, connect the DC power supply to the camera and switch on at the mains plug socket.
2. When the power cable is attached, an audible “beep” will be heard.
3. After a short time of charging the battery icon will display.
The battery will charge whether the camera is on or off. The camera can be switched on and used whilst the battery is
charging.
The battery level will be indicated at one of seven levels.
No battery or No Charge
50% battery charge
Low battery charge
75% battery charge
Minimum battery power
100% battery charge
25% battery charge
When the camera is powered from the mains, a red battery icon will flash on screen to indicate that the battery level is low
and is charging.
1. Ensure that the power adaptor is attached to
the camera or the battery is installed.
2. Position the camera so that the NCTech logo
is pointing towards you.
3. To start the camera, tap the four corners of the
touch screen in order from 1 to 4. An audible
beep will be heard.
4. The iSTAR logo will appear on screen for
approximately 15 seconds whilst the camera
boots up.
The iSTAR menu screen will appear and the
camera is now ready for operation.
Getting started
Installing the battery
For safety reasons, the battery is shipped with a very low charge and will need to be fully charged prior to using the
camera.
Before installing the battery, please read the battery safety operating instruction first
1. Place the camera with the touch screen facedown on a flat solid surface and unscrew the battery cover and slide
open.
2. Connect the battery to the connector within the camera and insert the battery so that the wires are at the top.
3. Slide the battery cover on, taking care not to trap the wires.
4. Screw the battery cover down.
Charging the battery
Checking the battery level
Turning on the camera

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Turning off the camera
To turn off the camera, touch the power icon . You will then be asked to confirm by tapping the tick box. To cancel
and return to the start screen, tap the X button.
Main menu