Brookstone VR Camera User manual

Brand: Brookstone

Model: VR Camera

Type: User manual

Brookstone VR Camera is a 360° camera that allows you to capture stunning panoramic photos and videos. It is compatible with any phone that runs Android 4.4 or above, has a USB Type-C port, and supports USB "host" mode (USB OTG). The camera is easy to use. Simply plug it into your phone, and the Opai360 app will start automatically. You can then take pictures and videos, and view them in 360° using the app. The camera also has a number of features that allow you to customize your photos and videos, such as filters, stickers, and text. You can even share your creations on social media. Here are some possible use cases for the Brookstone VR Camera:

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FOR USB-C MOBILE DEVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings and Cautions ....................................................1

Location of Parts ..........................................................2

Installing the Opai360 App.................................................3

Connecting the Camera To Your Phone .....................................4

Taking Photos and Recording Videos........................................5

Viewing Your Pictures......................................................6

360° View Modes .........................................................7

Menu Options .............................................................8

Embellishing Your Pictures .................................................9

Sharing ..................................................................10

Updating the Software....................................................11

Troubleshooting ..........................................................12

Care and Maintenance....................................................14

Speciﬁcations ............................................................15

Warranty.................................................................16

WARNING

1. Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.

2. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.

3. To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture, do not use the

camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water.

4. Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to prevent dust

or sand from entering the camera.

5. Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or under direct sunlight.

6. Do not use or store the camera near a powerful magnetic field, for example,

near a magnet or transformer.

7. Avoid touching the lens of the camera.

8. Do not expose the camera directly to sunlight for a long period of time.

9. Do not use the camera if water accidentally comes into contact with the

camera. Dry it for 24 hours before use.

10. When you move the camera from a cold place to a warmer environment,

condensation may occur. Wait for a reasonable period of time before turning

it on. When you use the camera, if the phone over heats, do not use until the

phone cools down.

11. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.

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LOCATION OF PARTS

1. Front and Rear Lenses

2. Power Indicator

3. USB Type-C Connector

INSTALLING THE OPAI360 APP

The 360° VR Camera requires the free Opai360 app.

There are three ways to install the Opai360 app. Do one of the following:

1. Scan the following QR code, tap Open Link to access the Opai360 app in the

Google Play Store, and tap Install. *

2. Visit Google Play, search for Opai360, and tap Install. *

3. Visit http://www.opai360.com/download/, tap Google Play, and tap Install. *

* Opai360 is compatible with any phone that runs Android 4.4 or above, has a

USB Type-C port, and supports USB "host" mode (USB OTG).

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TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS

When the Opai360 app starts, it will display the camera page, showing you a 360°

view as seen by your camera lens.

• To take a picture, tap the CAMERA icon.

• To record a video clip of up to 10 seconds, tap and hold the CAMERA icon.

• To record a longer video, tap and hold the CAMERA icon, then swipe up. Tap

the icon again to stop recording.

Note: There is a protective film on the lenses of a new camera. Remove the film before

first use.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO YOUR PHONE

To connect the camera to your phone, plug the camera's connector into the USB

Type-C port on your phone. If the USB port is located at the bottom of your phone,

hold the phone upside down to insert and use the camera.

The power indicator light will turn green, the camera will turn on, and the Opai360

App will start automatically.

If the camera does not turn on, unplug the camera from the phone and re-plug the

camera into the phone. Stopping the app manually may be required, as it may be

running in the background. If the app does not start, try to start it manually.

You may be prompted to use the app with this device. Click Yes.

Tap the CAMERA icon to take

a picture.

Tap and hold the CAMERA

icon to record a video clip of

up to 10 seconds.

Tap and hold the CAMERA

icon, then swipe up to start

recording a longer video.

Tap the icon again to stop

recording.

To take pictures using a filter, tap the filter icon at the bottom right of your screen,

select a filter, and tap the X to close the filter options.

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VIEWING YOUR PICTURES

To view the most recent picture, tap the PICTURE icon on the bottom left of your

screen.

To view an album of all of your pictures and videos, tap the BACK icon on the top

left of the screen to visit the album page.

To return to camera mode, tap the PICO icon at the bottom right of the album.

360° VIEW MODES

There are several modes you can use to view pictures. While viewing a picture, tap

the picture to display your options, and tap Mode, located in the bottom left corner

of the screen, to choose a mode. Slide the screen in all directions to switch the view

angles, or zoom in and out using two fingers.

Fisheye Mode Common Mode Small Planet Mode

Back Icon to view album

Pico Icon to return to

camera mode

Picture Icon to view the

last picture taken

While viewing your pictures you can apply various embellishments to the picture, as

described on Page 9, and optionally save a copy of the embellished picture.

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Tap the GYROSCOPE button to toggle

the gyroscopic motion control on and

off while viewing a panoramic photo

or video in full screen. When the

gyroscope control is on, move your

phone around to check the views in

different directions.

You may also watch a panoramic video

or photo with a head-mounted display.

Tap the VR mode button to switch to

VR (virtual reality) mode, then put your

mobile phone into the VR device and

enjoy the immersive panoramic scenes.

EMBELLISHING YOUR PICTURES

You can add stickers, emojis, text, and drawings to your pictures, and you can apply

different filters to your pictures. While viewing a picture, tap the picture to display

the embellishment options. Follow the tips on the screen to explore all the features

available in the Opai360 app.

To save your edited image, tap Menu in the upper right corner, and select the Save

menu option. Your changes will be saved as a new image. The original image will not

be overwritten.

Stickers Drawings Filters Save

MENU OPTIONS

The menu, located in the upper right corner of your screen, allows you to save

changes you've made to a picture, delete a picture, or enter GYROSCOPE or VR

mode.

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SHARING

While viewing a picture or video, tap the sharing icon, located in the bottom right

corner of the screen, to share your pictures and videos to social media platforms.

UPDATING THE SOFTWARE

To take advantage of new features, update the app to the latest version. Check for

app updates from Settings > About > App Version.

An update to the firmware of the 360° VR Camera may be required after the app is

updated. When you next plug the camera into the mobile phone, if a firmware update

is required the update will start automatically. During the firmware update:

1. Ensure that the mobile phone is sufficiently charged.

2. Ensure that the 360° VR Camera and the mobile phone are well connected.

3. Do not turn off the mobile phone while updating the firmware.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The camera

will not

connect

Check that the power indicator light is green.

Unplug and re-plug the camera into the phone, or restart the

phone when the indicator is off or turns red. You may have to

stop the app running in the background.

Check that the phone battery is sufficiently charged.

On some mobile phones, the OTG function is turned off by

default, and it will turn off whenever the phone has not been used

for an extended time. The phone will not be able to detect the

camera. Turn on the USB OTG function in the Settings page of

the phone.

On some mobile phones, the OTG function is turned off when

no external device is detected. Plug in the camera, then go to

the phone's Settings > Device Connection > USB Connection

> USB Device Detection to turn it on. (Menu options among

different phones may vary.)

The phone might not be compatible with the camera. Visit http://

www.opai360.com/ to check the list of compatible phones.

The photos

are not clear

There is a protective film on the lenses of a new camera. Remove

the film before use.

The lens may be smudged. Clean the lens with the provided

cleaning cloth before use.

There is no

voice in the

recorded

video or the

video cannot

be recorded

Check that there is sufficient storage available in the phone.

The Audio Record permission for Opai360 may be disabled. Go

to Settings page of the phone and check that the permissions

for the Opai360 app include Audio Record Permission. (Menu

options among different phones may vary.)

The camera

will not work

without being

connected to

a phone

The camera is not designed to work independently. It must be

connected to a mobile phone for use. You can also connect the

camera to a PC with a USB cable; download and install the PC

driver from the website http://www.opai360.com/download/.

I cannot use

my selfie

stick with the

camera

The camera is compatible with selfie sticks that are controlled via

the volume button of the phone.

1. Plug the camera into your phone. The camera page of the

Opai360 app opens.

2. Connect the cable of the selfie stick with the headset hole

of the phone.

3. Press the shooting button on the selfie stick to take photos,

or double click the button to record videos.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Lens Aperture F2.0

Video Resolution Up to 2160 x 1080. Note that

resolution depends on the codec

capability of the smart phone. Some

phones only support 1920 x 960.

Photo Resolution 2.33 Megapixels

Dimensions Approximately 1.77" (45mm) D x 1.57"

(40mm) W x 0.5" (13mm) H

Weight 0.74 oz (21g)

Input Current 0.15A

Input Voltage 5V

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Store the camera in a dry environment and place it on a flat surface when

you are storing the camera for a long period of time.

2. When you clean the body of the camera, do not use abrasive, alcohol-based,

or organic cleaner.

3. Use the provided professional lens wiping cloth and to wipe and clean the

lenses.

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ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Brookstone

warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship

under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the

original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received

within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect

at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product

with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or

3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.

A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance

with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the

original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes

your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property. When a store

credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes

Brookstone’s property.

Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service

at 1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service

and the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and

replacements must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and

response times will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of

the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our

instructions.

Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United

States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of

Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only

to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone”

trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited

Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or

suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,

but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.”

This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions

relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by

accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage

caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone;

d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part

that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be

periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including,

without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without

limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or h) a product that is

used commercially or for a commercial purpose.

BROOKSTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING

OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY

APPLICABLE LAW, BROOKSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND

WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOKSTONE

CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE

LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.

Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages

or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not

apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other

rights, which vary from state to state.

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Brookstone VR Camera User manual

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