Insta360 X4 Initial Setup Procedure
For detailed information on how to use the Insta360 X4 camera, please see the How to use Insta360 X4 - 360 degree action camera that can shoot 8K page.
How to use Insta360 X4 - 360 degree action camera that can shoot 8K
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Attaching the lens guard, microSD card, and Thermo Grip Cover
First of all, install a lens guard to prevent scratches on the lens.
Take out the lens guard that comes with the camera and place it on the lens, aligning the blue dot on the frame with the arrow in the photo.
Then turn it clockwise so that the blue dot lines up with the microphone hole.
Depending on whether or not you have attached the lens guard, you will need to change the camera settings. After completing the initial camera settings, tap the
icon on the
Camera setting screen
to specify the type of lens guard you are using.
In addition to the standard lens guard that comes with the camera, you can also purchase a Premium Lens Guards (Insta360) made of tempered glass that is more resistant to shocks and scratches.
Please note that the lens guard cannot be used underwater. Please remove the lens guard when taking underwater photos. In that case, we recommend using a special dive case.
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Slide the two hooks on the battery lid on the left side of the main unit inward and the battery will pop out.
Then, you will see the microSD card slot in the place indicated by the red circle in the photo.
Insert the microSD card here.
Insert the microSD card with the label side facing up (touch panel side) and the terminals facing towards the back. Then insert the battery.
If an orange mark is visible on the hook, the battery is not installed correctly. Push the battery firmly until the orange mark disappears.
MicroSD card for Insta360 X4
The maximum bitrate of Insta360 X4 camera can reach around 200Mbps. To record 8K 30fps video, a microSD card with UHS Class 3 (U3), Video Class 30 (V30), UHS-I or higher performance is required. Please see the MicroSD card for Insta360 X4 chapter for more information.
MicroSD card for Insta360 X4
Attach the Thermo Grip Cover that comes with the camera.
Carefully fit the cover onto the camera, being careful not to damage the lens guard.
Both installation and removal are done from the top of the camera.
The Thermo Grip Cover can usually be left on. However, it must be removed when submerging the camera and when using Invisible Dive Case, Utility Frame, Water sports rope mount, and Accessory shoe.
How to charge the battery
Insta360 X4 supports USB PD (Power Delivery) charging. It is recommended to use a USB PD charger with an output of 36W or higher.
While charging, the indicator light below the display will turn red. When charging at 18W, it takes approximately 38 minutes to charge the device to 80% and approximately 55 minutes to fully charge. The indicator light will turn off when the device is fully charged.
Additionally, this small lid can be removed to attach accessories such as a Mic Adapter (Insta360) or Quick Reader (Insta360) or . However, if this lid is open, the waterproof function will be lost. Please close this lid tightly when using it in a water area.
About battery duration
The nominal value for video shooting is approximately 75 minutes when shooting at 8K30fps and approximately 135 minutes when shooting at 5.7K30fps. When shooting photos, it will probably last at least twice as long as when shooting videos, depending on how often you shoot. In addition, Insta360 X4 can be used while charging. If you want to shoot long time lapses or star lapses, you can do so while connecting the charger or mobile battery.
Installing Insta360 app
Like other Insta360 action cameras, the Insta360 X series can be controlled with the Insta360 app. Install Insta360 app on your smartphone.-
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Activate the camera
To use Insta360 X4, you must first activate it using the Insta360 app.
Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your iPod / iPad / iPhone.
Then open
(Insta360)
app. Tap "I have".
Then you will see a screen like this.
This is the screen for requesting various permissions.
Allow everything but "notifications" to control the camera.
Set "Notification" to your liking.
Then tap "Enter app".
You can get help by tapping book icon displayed on the edge of the screen.
Next, click the
(power)
button on the Insta360 X4 camera to start it.
The touch screen of the Insta360 X4 camera will then look like this. Select your preferred language and tap [Next] at the top right of the screen.
For instructions on how to operate the Insta360 X4 camera, see Basic operation and How to use the touch screen .
Basic operation
How to use the touch screen
The camera's touch screen will then display something like this.
Look at the Insta360 app screen on your smartphone.
At the bottom of the app screen, tap the message "Connect now" or "Multiple devices found. Confirm" as shown.
Alternatively, tap the yellow
(camera)
icon at the bottom center of the screen to initiate a connection with the camera.
When a screen like this to connect a different model appears, select the camera you want to connect from the "Another device" field at the bottom of the screen.
Connection between the camera and the app will begin.
Wait for a while.
In many cases, the firmware (control software built into the device) needs to be updated when connecting for the first time.
When you see a screen like this, tap "Start downloading."
The latest firmware for Insta360 X4 will then be downloaded from the Internet to your smartphone.
Note: Your camera's battery must be at least 22% charged to update the firmware.
When the firmware download is complete, a screen like this will appear.
Take a look at the Insta360 X4's touchscreen.
The screen will look like this.
Tap Confirm.
Then Insta360 app and Insta360 X4 Camera will be connected.
A confirmation screen like this is displayed on the way.
Tap "Connect".
Sometimes it says "New firmware available" like this.
Here, upload the firmware you downloaded to your smartphone earlier to the camera and update it.
Follow the instructions on the screen to update.
Once the update is complete, the camera will restart and you will have to start over from the language selection screen. Please perform the series of operations again.
Please continue to connect to the
(Insta360) app from time to time to check if the latest firmware has been released.
Note: Make sure your camera battery is fully charged when updating. If the camera loses power during the update, it may stop working. I think it's good to update while charging with a charger or mobile battery.
Once the connection is complete, a simple tutorial will be displayed on the camera screen.
Swipe the screen left or right to display other items.
If you follow the on-screen instructions, you will finally see the
Shooting mode
switching screen shown in the photo, and the tutorial will end.
Select one of the shooting modes and tap its icon to go to the camera's Preview screen .
You can review this tutorial as many times as you like by selecting "Reset tutorial" on the Advanced camera settings screen .
Shooting mode
Preview screen
Advanced camera settings screen
MicroSD card for Insta360 X4
Speed
The maximum bitrate of Insta360 X4 camera can reach around 200Mbps. To record 8K 30fps video, you need a microSD card with UHS Class 3 (U3), Video Class 30 (V30), UHS-I or higher performance. Prepare a microSD card with the
(U3)
logo that has the faster write speed possible.
Format SD card in exFAT format and use it.
Please note that some models of the same series of microSD cards do not support U3 depending on the capacity.
Capacity
For example, shooting a one-minute video clip at 8K 30 fps (bitrate 200 Mbps) will use up about 12 GB. To store ten such video clips, you'll need about 120 GB of capacity. A 256 GB card can store about 21 minutes, and a 512 GB card can store about 43 minutes of 8K 30 fps video.
The maximum capacity supported by Insta360 X4 Camera is 1TB.
MicroSD card for Insta360 X4 (Insta360)
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