RICOH THETA X
User Guide

Playing Back Still Images and Videos on the Computer

Using the basic app for computer allows you to scroll, zoom in, and zoom out while viewing spherical images on the computer.

  1. Connect the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable.
  2. Start the basic app for computer.
  3. Select [File] → [Open] in the menu of the basic app for computer.
  4. Select a still image or video to view.
    • The selected still image or video is displayed.
    • You can also open files by dragging and dropping them to the window of the basic app for computer.
    • When you select a video that was shot with [Top/bottom correction for shooting] set to off and has not been converted, the video conversion dialog box is displayed. Specify the output directory (save destination folder), and then click [Start].
      • You can select multiple files and convert them at the same time by dragging and dropping them to the window.
      • Conversion may take some time depending on conditions such as the length of the video.
      • The data file name after conversion is “R***_er.MP4”. This file name can be changed. Videos do not need to be converted again the next time they are viewed.
    • The following operations are available on the display screen:
      : Zooms in on the still image or video.
      : Zooms out on the still image or video.
      : Returns the display area to the default state.
      : Makes the still image or video rotate automatically.
      : Switches to the full screen display.
      Operations with mouse:
      Drag to scroll within the still image or video.
      Use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out on the still image or video.
      Operations with keyboard:
      Press the “Page Up” key to zoom in on the still image or video.
      Press the “Page Down” key to zoom out on the still image or video.
      Press the ←, ↑, ↓, and → keys to scroll the still image or video.
    • The full screen display can be launched by selecting [Display] → [Full Screen]. Press the “Esc” key to close the full screen display.

Caution

  • Videos may not be played back smoothly depending on the operating environment of the computer as well as the video size and bit rate settings.