Support / Camera & lights

Know your kit

Camera, lights & charging

The buttons, sockets and indicator lights on your Spark camera and kit lights.

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Find the right controlButtons, sockets and the controls on your kit

Your Spark camera

Rear of Spark, with labels for its status light, power button, reset button, charging light and USB-C socket View the camera diagram at full size
  • Power — press the top-left button to switch on. Hold it to switch off.
  • Status light — the larger light shows what the camera is doing. Match it to the table below.
  • Charging light — the small orange light beside USB-C shows the battery’s charging state.

When running on battery, a quick double-press of the power button also switches Spark off.

Your kit lights

Rear of a kit light, with labels for CCT warmth, DIM brightness, USB-C, power and charge indicators View the light diagram at full size
  • Power — press the rear button to switch the light on or off.
  • DIM — turn the wheel to change brightness.
  • CCT — turn the wheel to make the light warmer or cooler.

Keep both lights in position and use consistent settings throughout a shot.

What is the camera light telling you?Match the colour and pattern to what Spark is doing

Look at Spark’s larger status light, at the top right of the rear diagram.

Light patternWhat it means
Fast amber flashesStarting up. Wait for the next pattern.
Slow amber flashesSetup mode. Follow Start here to connect Spark.
Blue flashesJoining Wi-Fi. Allow it time to connect.
Steady blueConnected to Wi-Fi and ready.
Green gently pulsesLive view is streaming.
White during captureTaking a picture. Keep the scene still.
Steady orange brieflyEstablishing a secure connection.
Red double flashesCamera or setup error. Check the app for help.

If Spark is ready but does not appear in Zu3D, check that your device and Spark are on the same Wi-Fi. Open connection troubleshooting.

Charge the camera and lightsPower supplies, battery indicators and charging

Use the supplied USB cables and a compatible 5 V / 1 A USB supply. A USB plug adapter is needed separately. Charge indoors under adult supervision on a dry, uncovered surface, with the equipment out of its storage packaging.

Spark’s orange charging light

  • USB connected, light flashing — charging.
  • USB connected, light steady — fully charged.
  • USB unplugged, light flashing — low battery.

A full camera charge gives up to 10 hours of streaming.

The lights’ green indicators

  • The green indicators show charging progress.
  • All four lit — fully charged.
  • Battery indicator flashing — low battery.

Switch the lights off for faster charging. Runtime depends on the brightness and warmth settings.

Unplugging the USB cable may restart Spark. If that happens, reconnect live view in Zu3D.

Use Spark’s USB connection for power. Keep camera USB cables within 3 m and use the supplied cables without extensions. Follow the enclosed Safety, Warranty and Compliance sheet.

Using the reset buttonChoose the reset that fits the problem

Use the small reset button shown in the camera diagram. The time you hold it determines what resets.

PressResult
Brief pressReset camera settings.
Hold 3 seconds, then releaseReturn to setup Wi-Fi and keep saved networks.
Hold 10 seconds, then releaseReturn to setup Wi-Fi and erase saved networks.
Hold 30 seconds, then releaseAlso reset security and pairing.

The longer resets remove saved information. Use the 30-second reset when you need to reset security and pairing. Contact support if you are unsure which reset to use.

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