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  • Page 1 X4 User Manual User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    X4 User Manual Content Product Introduction X4 Introduction Standard Accessories First Use Install Lens Guards Insert the MicroSD Card External Devices Charging Find Your Serial Number Activation Basic Use Button Instructions Using the Touchscreen Shooting Mode Shortcut Menu Shooting Specification Settings Shooting Parameter Settings Album Page Indicator Lights...
  • Page 3 X4 User Manual Maintenance Firmware Update Lens Guards Waterproofing Cleaning Battery Precautions...

  • Page 4: Product Introduction

    X4 User Manual Product Introduction X4 Introduction Front Lens 10. Vent Hole Microphone 11. Microphone Touchscreen 12. USB Type-C Port Shutter Button 13. Battery Lens Button 14. Microphone Indicator Light 15. Speaker Rear Lens 16. Power Button Microphone 17. Quick Button Indicator Light 18.

  • Page 5: Standard Accessories

    X4 User Manual Standard Accessories Insta360 X4 can record videos at a high resolution, up to 8K30fps. Recording at a higher resolution requires more power, which may cause the camera to heat up and feel hot. If you are recording 8K video for a long time, it is recommended to use the Thermo Grip Cover, which reduces the camera's surface temperature and makes it more comfortable to hold.

  • Page 6: First Use

    First Use Install Lens Guards Insta360 X4 comes with Standard Lens Guards for basic protection. If you're looking for more rugged protection, use the Premium Lens Guards (purchased separately). Both front and rear Lens Guards are installed in the following way: Align the mark on the Lens Guards with the slot on the lower right side of the lens.
  • Page 7 X4 User Manual Auto is selected by default and will automatically detect if the Lens Guards are installed and removed. However, for the best stitching results, you should select the Lens Guards Mode according to the type of Lens Guards, Standard or Premium, you are using. After removing the Lens Guards, ensure the camera is set to "No Lens Guards", otherwise, you may experience stitching issues.

  • Page 8: Insert The Microsd Card

    X4 User Manual Insert the MicroSD Card First, remove the battery by pinching the latches on the cover towards each other. Insert the memory card into the slot in the direction indicated. Reinsert the battery and make sure the battery cover is locked. The orange indication marks should be covered by the latch to ensure waterproofing is not affected.

  • Page 9: Charging

    X4 User Manual Charging Open the USB Port Cover. Use the included Type-C to C Cable to connect X4 to the charger. X4 supports PD fast charging with the official power accessories (X4 Battery and Fast Charge Hub), charging your camera to 80% in 26 minutes and 100% in 42 minutes. The Indicator Lights will be solid red when charging and will turn off once the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 10: Find Your Serial Number

    X4 User Manual Find Your Serial Number The camera's serial number is a unique code that can be used to quickly identify your camera, for example, if you need to submit a repair request. You can find the camera serial number in the following ways: Product Box ●...
  • Page 11 X4 User Manual Insta360 App ● Connect your camera to the Insta360 app. Enter app Settings > [Device Information] to view the serial number. Insta360 Studio ● Launch Insta360 Studio on your computer and import any footage recorded by the camera. Select the footage and click the info icon on the right side of your screen to access File Properties and view the serial number.

  • Page 12: Activation

    X4 User Manual Activation You need to activate X4 in the Insta360 app before using it for the first time. Steps: Download the Insta360 app. Alternatively, search "Insta360" in any major app store or scan the QR code on the box. Press the Power Button to turn on X4.

  • Page 13: Basic Use

    X4 User Manual Basic Use Button Instructions Power Button Camera Status Operation Descriptions Powered off Press once • Power on camera. Powered on Press once • Turn touchscreen on/off. Long press • 2 seconds: Power off. • 5 seconds: Force shutdown.
  • Page 14 X4 User Manual Quick Button Camera Status Operation Descriptions Powered on Press once • Quickly access preset shooting modes and parameters. Press again to switch between different presets. • Cycle through to the last icon to add or customize presets. Lens Button Camera Status Operation...
  • Page 15 X4 User Manual Shutter Button Camera Status Operation Descriptions Powered off Press once Start shooting with QuickCapture*. • *This function must be enabled in the camera first. Powered on Press once During Preview: • ￮ Take a photo or start recording a video. ￮...

  • Page 16: Using The Touchscreen

    X4 User Manual Using the Touchscreen When the camera is powered on, the touchscreen displays the camera's home page and information about the shooting mode, battery level, and storage capacity. By swiping or tapping the screen, you can achieve the following: Tap the screen Swipe down from the top Swipe left to right or up and...
  • Page 17 X4 User Manual Shortcut Menu Storage: Shows the remaining number of photos or the length of video footage that can be stored on the microSD card. Battery Status: Current battery level of X4. Shooting Mode: Click the icon and swipe to select a different shooting mode. Shooting Specifications: See the current shooting mode settings.

  • Page 18: Shooting Mode

    X4 User Manual Shooting Mode Tap the shooting mode icon and swipe or swipe left and right from the center of the screen to select a different shooting mode. In 360 Mode: ● Shooting Mode Description Video Record 360° videos up to 8K30fps. Active HDR Record stabilized high dynamic range video.
  • Page 19 X4 User Manual In Single-Lens Mode: ● Shooting Mode Description Video Record wide-angle videos from one lens up to 4K60fps. Me Mode Record 4K30fps or 2.7K120fps wide-angle videos with the Invisible Selfie Stick effect. It keeps you in the center without any reframing. Loop Recording Record continuously and save only the last fixed-length segment.

  • Page 20: Shortcut Menu

    X4 User Manual Shortcut Menu Swipe down on the touchscreen to view the Shortcut Menu. Rotation Lock: Turn on/off. Lock Screen: Tap to lock screen. Swipe up on the touchscreen to unlock. Adjust Brightness: Slide the bar to adjust the screen brightness. Lens Guards Mode: Switch modes when the Lens Guards are installed/removed.
  • Page 21 X4 User Manual 11. Pre-recording: Turn on/off. Save 10 or 15 seconds of footage before you start recording (duration varies in different shooting modes). 12. Timed Capture: Use the Timed Capture function. 13. Indicator Light: Turn on/off. 14. Audio: Switch audio mode. Choose between Stereo, Direction Focus, Auto Wind Reduction and Active Wind Reduction.

  • Page 22: Shooting Specification Settings

    X4 User Manual Shooting Specification Settings Swipe up from the bottom of the touchscreen to view shooting specification settings. In 360 Mode: ● Shooting Mode Parameters Video Resolution, Frame Rate Active HDR Resolution, Frame Rate Timelapse Resolution, Frame Rate, Interval TimeShift Resolution, Frame Rate, Speed Bullet Time...
  • Page 23 X4 User Manual In Single-Lens Mode: ● Shooting Mode Parameters Video Ratio, Resolution, Frame Rate Me Mode Ratio, Resolution, Frame Rate Loop Recording Ratio, Resolution, Frame Rate, Loop Duration FreeFrame Video Ratio, Resolution, Frame Rate, Horizon Lock Photo Ratio, Resolution, Timer...

  • Page 24: Shooting Parameter Settings

    X4 User Manual Shooting Parameter Settings Swipe left from the right edge of the touchscreen to see the shooting parameter settings. Parameters Descriptions Shutter Speed Controls the time it takes for light to enter the camera. The faster the shutter speed, the clearer the image. Make this higher for dynamic shots and lower for low light conditions.
  • Page 25 X4 User Manual Low Light Improves motion blur and stabilization in low light environments. In Stabilization extreme environments, the image will be darker and may have some flickering. Filters Add different color tones and effects. Metering Mode Face Priority prioritizes the face for brightness. Matrix ensures accurate exposure of the whole image.
  • Page 26 X4 User Manual 360 Mode and Single-Lens Mode support different parameters in different shooting modes. 360 Mode: ● Shooting Mode Parameters Auto Manual Video Filters, EV, Low Light Stabilization, WB, Balanced Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB Exposure Active HDR Timelapse Filters, EV, Low Light Stabilization, WB, Balanced Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB Exposure TimeShift...
  • Page 27 X4 User Manual Single-Lens Mode: ● Shooting Mode Parameters Auto Manual Video Filters, EV, Metering Mode, Low Light Stabilization, Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB Me Mode Filters, EV, Metering Mode, Low Light Stabilization, Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB Loop Filters, EV, Metering Mode, Low Light Stabilization, Filters, Shutter, ISO, WB Recording FreeFrame...

  • Page 28: Album Page

    X4 User Manual Album Page Swipe right from the left of the touchscreen to enter the Album page.

  • Page 29: Indicator Lights

    X4 User Manual Indicator Lights X4 has two LED Indicator Lights, one on the front of the camera and one on the back. Both display the same information. You can turn the Indicator Lights on/off in Settings > General. Camera Status Indicator Light Status Powered on Solid cyan...

  • Page 30: File Storage

    X4 User Manual File Storage Please use exFAT format microSD cards of speed classes UHS-I and V30 or above to ensure normal recording. The maximum supported storage space is 1TB. We recommend using the official memory card available on the Insta360 Store. If you use another memory card, the following have also been tested to be compatible with X4: Speed Micro SD Cards...

  • Page 31: Format Microsd Card

    X4 User Manual Format MicroSD Card It is recommended to regularly transfer camera files to a phone or computer for backup and format the microSD card via the camera or Insta360 app to avoid any storage issues. Format via X4: ●...

  • Page 32: Insta360 App

    X4 User Manual Insta360 App Connect to the Insta360 App Download the Insta360 app. Alternatively, search "Insta360" in the App Store or Google Play Store to download the Insta360 app. Press the Power Button to turn on X4. Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your smartphone. Open the Insta360 app and click the camera icon at the bottom of the page.

  • Page 33: Editing

    X4 User Manual Editing You can view and edit your 360º and flat footage in the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio. Insta360 App Edit Page ● Connect your X4 to the Insta360 app. Head to the Edit page. You can open and edit your material in "Create a Video", or use AI to automatically edit your clips with "Auto Edit".

  • Page 34: Insta360 Studio

    X4 User Manual  With AI Edit, AI analyzes your footage, chooses the highlights and automatically edits them with different perspectives in your video. This is a great option when you're short on time. Quick  1. Swipe the screen with your finger, move your phone or use the joystick to change the angle. The app will record these movements in your video.

  • Page 35: File Transfer

    X4 User Manual File Transfer Connect X4 to a mobile phone or computer with the included Type-C Cable for file transfer. You can download X4's files to your phone or PC, then use the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio to edit and export them.
  • Page 36 X4 User Manual File transfer from camera to computer (Mac/Windows) Use the official Type-C cable to connect X4 to your computer. Power on the camera and select 'USB Drive Mode'. Wait for the computer to recognize the X4 drive. Open DCIM > Camera01 folder and copy photos/videos from this folder to your computer. If your camera can't connect to the camera, try the following: Ensure the camera firmware is up to date.
  • Page 37 X4 User Manual Transfer files between the Insta360 app and your Windows PC iPhone Install iTunes on your Windows PC. Connect your iPhone to your PC, open iTunes, then complete the authorization process according to the instructions. After successful authorization, click the iPhone icon in the top left corner, and the iPhone's files will appear.
  • Page 38 X4 User Manual Maintenance Firmware Update Firmware updates will be regularly available for X4 to ensure it runs efficiently. Please update to the latest version for optimal results. Before updating, ensure X4 has at least 20% battery remaining. Update via Insta360 App: Connect X4 to the Insta360 app.
  • Page 39 Be careful not to scratch the camera lens when removing the Lens Guards. Waterproofing Insta360 X4 is waterproof up to 33ft (10m) without a Dive Case. The Lens Guards are not recommended for underwater use, so remove them before using the camera in water.
  • Page 40 X4 User Manual To maintain the waterproofing of X4 : Do not use a hair dryer to dry the camera, as it may affect the microphone and speaker and damage the internal waterproofing ability. Avoid operating the camera for extended periods (>1 hour) outside the recommended temperature range (-4°F to 104°F/-20℃...
  • Page 41 X4 User Manual Arashi Vision Inc. ADD: 11th Floor, Building 2, Jinlitong Financial Center, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China WEB: www.insta360.com TEL: 400-833-4360 +1 800 6920 360 EMAIL: service@insta360.com V1.0...

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