PIXIO User Manual V2.
Congratulations! Congratulations on purchasing your PIXIO, the very efficient and easy to use robotic camera. You are about to shoot quality videos of indoor and outdoor activities, at distances up to 330ft (100m). This User Manual lists the contents of the package, how to install and start your PIXIO, to set it up, and how to get the best of it. With PIXIO, film sport, trainings, lessons, conferences, ceremonies, Arts and entertainment, recreative activities...
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Supplied items Micro-beacons (x3) Mini tripods (x3) PIXIO Robot Watch & wristband PIXIO USB Charger & power cord Wireless charger and its cable for the watch USB cables (x4) MULTI cable 4
Before starting 1.
Charging the batteries The complete charging of each device takes about 2 hours. Plug the USB charger into the socket thanks to the power cord. Plug the USB cables on the USB charger. Recharge the PIXIO robot. Plug one of the USB cables to the plug «5V DC» at the back of the PIXIO robot. The corresponding red LED located near the plug lights up during the recharge, and turns off when the robot is charged.
Getting started 1. SETTING UP YOUR PIXIO 2. SETTING UP THE BEACONS 3. STARTING THE TRACKING 4.
NOTICE Setting up the PIXIO 3 Before using PIXIO for the first time, you must check that the firmware of the PIXIO is up to date (refer page 30), and check that the camera parameters kept in the memory of the robot matches your camera model (refer page 32). 1. Screw the robot on a tripod equipped with a standard 3/8’’ screw (check that the motor is switched off before screwing or unscrewing the device). 2.
Setting up the beacons The watch is located by the beacons thanks to triangulation techniques which is why the beacons are essential both INDOOR and OUTDOOR. After screwing the beacons on the mini-tripods, switch ON each beacon by pressing its button turns ON. until the green light Place the PIXIO robot and the 3 beacons around the area you want to film following these instructions: - Place the beacon n°1 as far as possible from the robot (but not more than 330ft or 100m).
The PIXIO robot can also be placed at the middle of the 3 beacons. 1 The beacon n°1 is placed as far as possible from the robot The beacon n°2 is on the left of the beacon n°1, as seen 2 from the robot 3 The positions of the beacons are very flexible, but tracking and accuracy are better with proper configurations: • Check that there are direct lines of sight between the beacons, and between the robot and each beacon. Or at least check that any obstacle is small.
Start tracking Switch ON the camera. Adjust the tripod horizontally and set the TILT angle of the camera by screwing more or less the screw at the rear of the robot. Check that the watch is OFF. Switch ON the PIXIO robot by pressing the power button at the rear of the robot until the green light starts to flash. unscrew to decrease the TILT angle screw to increase the TILT angle By rotating the tripod, or using robot buttons and , place the beacon n°1 at the center of the camera screen.
Start / Stop Recording 1. If you are using a supported camera LED blinking slowly : recording command is OFF You can start/stop recording by pressing BRIEFLY the watch button . DO NOT press the REC button directly on the camera. When the camera is recording, the green LED of the watch turns ON. The watch will blink slowly when you stop recording. If the zoom is busy, some delay might occur when you start/stop recording.
Using the PIXIO_REMOTE App 1. USE YOUR PHONE OR TABLET TO CONTROL YOUR PIXIO 2. CONFERENCES, CEREMONIES, CLASSROOMS SPECIAL SETTINGS 3.
Use your phone/tablet to control your PIXIO You can control your robot PIXIO with your smartphone using a bluetooth connection and the «Pixio_Remote» App. How to connect a phone or tablet to a PIXIO robot Turn ON the robot, then briefly press the button on the rear of the robot. A blue light starts blinking rapidly. During one minute, your robot is ready to be connected with your smartphone. > Activate bluetooth on your smartphone. > Launch the «Pixio_Remote» App.
How to use the App as a remote control Record ON/OFF: when a remote control is paired, the REC orders sent by the watches are ignored and the light of the watch blinks as follows: Use the button on the App to start and stop the video recording for each camera. Auto Zoom: tap on to modify the frame of the automatic zoom. Manual Zoom: tap on to modify the frame of the camera. On manual zoom mode, the robot DOES NOT zoom IN and OUT automatically.
Conferences, ceremonies, classrooms special settings CONFERENCES CEREMONIES CLASSROOMS Special settings Refer to the latest version of the User Manual to set up your PIXIO, download and connect the app. to the robot(s). STEP 1. Press « Settings » STEP 2. Press « Stop Mode Enable » (it’s not a sliding button, press it) STEP 3. Press « Tracking Smoothness » STEP 4. Press «Soft» STEP 5.
How to restrict the rotation of the robot (useful when an external device is plugged to the robot)? You may need to connect an external equipment (streaming dongle, charger, etc.) to the robot or the camera during operation. To prevent the cables from wrapping around the robot, you can restrict the rotation of the robot to +/- 180° from to the beacon n°1 thanks to an adjustable option in the PIXIO_Remote application. To do this, launch the PIXIO_Remote application on your phone / tablet (refer to page 16).
TIPS & TRICKS 1. HOW TO INCREASE THE AUTONOMY 2. ZOOM SETTINGS 3. CAMERA SETTINGS 4. HOW TO ATTACH A HEAVY CAMERA 5.
How to increase the autonomy 1. Use powerbanks Beacons and robot are designed to be powered while using. You can plug power banks to the robot and the beacons to increase the autonomy of your PIXIO. A powerbank with a capacity of 3000mAh will extend the autonomy by 4 or 5h. 2. Use the mains outlets You can plug the PIXIO robot and the beacons to the sockets. This is useful to film longer, and to install your system in a fixed position. > For the beacons, use 3 micro-USB chargers 5V DC, 700 mA min.
Zoom settings Initialisation of the zoom When you switch ON the PIXIO robot, and also when it starts tracking you, the (supported) camera zooms out totally, and then zooms in automatically. Personal settings When the tracking is started, you can modify the automatic zoom level of the robot. Just press zoomIN or zoomOUT by successive short pressing. The new settings are automatically recorded for future use.
Camera settings It is recommended to activate the «anti-vibration» features of the camera (called «steadyshot®» for Sony cameras), and to deactivate the digital zoom. Depending on what you prefer, check all parameters related to image quality and size: 16:9 is often preferred to 4:3; 50p or 60p is better for slow motion; biggest image size and best recording quality give better results. Be careful with the energy economy options that may switch off the camera when the REC is OFF during a long time.
Film from an elevated location PIXIO can be used to film from an elevated location. Just set the TILT axis with the screw at the rear of the TILT axis, and chose the distance between the camera and the area you want to film, as shown below. With appropriate settings, the auto-zoom will keep you in the frame. The best settings depend on the configuration of the premises, of the auto-zoom level, and of the kind of framing you prefer. So there is no hard and fast rule for those settings.
MULTI-USER MODE Connect one or more watches to one or more robots. (if you use a single robot and a single watch, you are not concerned by this chapter) 1. PAIRING PROCEDURE 2.
Pairing procedure: pair your devices (robots, watches and beacons) - if you have a single robot and several watches, your robot will become the master. - if you have several robots, you have to choose one to become the master. While filming, the master robot should always be ON. The master collects data from the other devices to run MULTI-USER mode. 1. Start your PIXIO robot into the pairing mode Check that all devices (robots, watches and beacons) are OFF. 1. Press on hold ZoomIN button 3.
2. Pair a device (robot, watch or beacon) to the master The master robot must be running in pairing mode to pair a new device (see the previous paragraph). To pair a new device (slave robot, watch or beacon), start the device closer than 1 meter (3 ft) from the master robot. The green light of the device blinks 4 times intermittently once the pairing is completed. You must restart all the devices before starting the tracking. NOTICE The pairing is saved for future use. 3.
MULTI-USER operation 1. Multi watches tracking All devices must be paired together to be able to run into the MULTI-USER mode (see the «Pairing procedure: pair your devices (robots, watches and beacons)», page 24). Turn OFF all watches. Follow the PIXIO set up procedure, until the beginning of the tracking (page 8). The PIXIO robot starts to track the first watch ON. button. The green light of Once the tracking begins, turn ON the additional watches by pressing the each watch starts to blink.
2. Multi robot tracking All devices must be paired together to be able to run into the MULTI-USER mode (see the «Pairing procedure: pair your devices (robots, watches and beacons)», page 24). Each robot must point at the beacon n°1 before turning ON the first watch and starting the tracking. Turn ON each beacon by pressing the button until the green light turns ON.
Turn ON your cameras. Check that all watches are OFF. Power ON PIXIO robots by pressing the button for 2 seconds. By rotating the tripod, or with the robot buttons and , place the beacon n°1 at the center of each camera screen. What is important is the right / left position of the beacon. Use the manual ZOOM on the camera to improve the precision. It’s OK with a precision of about 50cm (20 inches). Your PIXIO robots are ready! about 2 or 3 seconds.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 1. INSTALLING A NEW FIRMWARE VERSION 2. CONFIGURING YOUR PIXIO TO WORK WITH YOUR OWN CAMERA 3. DESCRIPTION OF LEDs 4. SPECIFICATIONS 5. INFORMATIONS ABOUT BATTERIES 4. F.A.Q 5. TROUBLESHOOTING 6. CUSTOMER SUPPORT 7.
Installing a new firmware version on your PIXIO Firmware v2.9 is already installed on your PIXIO. To take advantage of the latest improvements, install any new firmware version available from: https://shop.movensee.com/ccc We recommend to upgrade all devices (the robot, the watch and the 3 beacons) at the same time. Make sure that all devices are fully charged before starting the procedure. Need some help to upgrade your PIXIO ? Have a look at the tutorial video: https://youtu.be/CxnVju8qysw 1.
2. Start the UPGRADE mode 1. Press on hold turnRIGHT button Press and hold TurnRight button on the robot, then briefly press on power button. Release TurnRight button when the red light starts to blink. 3. UPGRADE each device Next, you have to upgrade each element one after the other (not all at the same time): 3. Release turnRIGHT button when the red light starts to blink 4. Press turnLEFT button to upgrade the robot 2. Briefly press POWER ON For the robot: Press briefly TurnLeft button.
Configuring your PIXIO to work with your own CAMERA By default, your PIXIO is configured to work with a SONY HDR-CX450 camera. Follow these instructions to update the camera parameters kept in the memory of the robot. First, download the file corresponding to your camera model at https://shop.movensee.com/ccc. The file is meant to be opened directly on and by PIXIO robot so do not open the file directly from your computer. Record the PIXCAM.
Description of LEDs start procedure LED status Description LEDs off The robot is off green LED blinking slowly The robot (master) is initializing green and red LEDs blinking alternatively The robot (slave) is initializing tracking LED status Description green LED blinking slowly the camera is on standby green LED blinking quickly the watch requests the start or stop of the REC green LED ON the camera is recording recharging LED status Description red power LED is ON The robot is rechargin
upgrade procedure LED status Description red LED blinking The robot is in upgrade mode red LED ON The robot is in upgrade mode but the robot cannot read the «update.
tracking LED status Description LEDs off The watch is off green LED blinking slowly The watch is ON but not filmed by the camera green LED blinking quickly The watch requests the start/stop of the REC green LED ON The watch is ON and filmed by the camera solid green with quick flashes A remote is connected with the robot recharging LED status Description red LED ON The watch is recharging red LED blinking The recharge is ending red LED is off The battery is full upgrade procedure LED sta
tracking LED status Description LEDs off The beacon is off green LED ON The beacon is ON recharging LED status Description red LED ON The beacon is recharging red LED blinking The recharge is ending red LED is off The battery is full upgrade procedure LED status Description green LED blinking slowly The beacon is in upgrade mode green LED blinking quickly The beacon is upgrading green LED ON The upgrade is completed 36
Specifications INDOOR and OUTDOOR use PIXIO can track a watch with the same performance inside or outside Transport Designed to be very easy to pack and to take with you everywhere in any photo bag > 22x10x15cm (8.7x3.9x5.9in). RANGE 330ft (100m) Multi-user With your PIXIO, you can film up to 16 people. You can also use up to 16 robots to film from different angles.
More information about PIXIO batteries The robot, the watch and the three beacons include a Lithium-Ion battery you need to charge before starting to use PIXIO. The devices need about 2 hours to be fully charged if completely unloaded. Once charged, the robot is able to run for more than three hours. The watch and the beacons batteries can run between 2 and 3 hours and a half. 1. Battery charge capacity tends to decrease over time and use. 2.
F.A.Q What kind of tripod do I need? You need a tripod with a 3/8’’ screw. It is bigger than the usual 1/4’’ screw generally used for cameras. Do not use a tripod with a head, because of poor stability (except very high cost tripods!) and because it has a 1/4’’ screw. Is it possible to plug PIXIO and the micro-beacons to a wall socket ? Do they work or do they only recharge? PIXIO and the micro-beacons can be plugged in a wall socket, and they work.
Is it necessary to measure everything manually in detail to set-up the beacons at precise locations? No. It is like the GPS: you don’t need to know the position of each satellites, it is automatic. Just put the 3 microbeacons somewhere around your playground, switch them on, and you are done. Is it an issue if I go outside the area set-up by the beacons? No. You can go outside the area set up by the beacons and still be framed.
NOTICE Troubleshooting We recommend that you regularly update PIXIO firmware to enhance PIXIO behaviour. Refer to the complete update procedure page 30. PROBLEM TRACKING CAUSE SOLUTION Place the robot and the beacons following the instructions page 12 «Micro-beacons location» and start again the system. The PIXIO robot does not start tracking whereas The robot, the watch, and the beacons cannot If the tracking does not start after about 20 the watch LED blinks irregularly.
PROBLEM The PIXIO works well at short range but malfunctions at long range The PIXIO robot always films on my side. PROBLEM TRACKING CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Verify that the beacons are not placed on the ground. The beacons must be settled at 1m to 2m from the ground.
PROBLEM The REC stops automatically. PROBLEM ZOOM / REC CAUSE SOLUTION The PIXIO is not designed to operate by pressing on the REC button on the camera. You are asking for recording with the REC To start and / or stop recording the video, use button on the camera. the button on the watch or use the PIXIO_ Remote application from a tablet or a phone. RECHARGE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Check that the watch is not already charged. The watch battery is already charged 2.
PROBLEM FIRMWARE UPDATE / SAVE OF THE CAMERA PARAMETERS CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Check that the micro-SD card has been formatted with FAT32 option. 2. Check that the file is in the root directory of the micro-SD card and not in a sub-directory. I cannot upgrade my system (the red led remains ON) The PIXIO robot cannot read the file. 3. Check that the microSD card is inserted into the PIXIO robot slot (not in the camera). 4. Check that the name of the file does not include any ...(1) or ...
PROBLEM FIRMWARE UPDATE / SAVE OF THE CAMERA PARAMETERS CAUSE SOLUTION Remove the write-protection from the microSD card by lowering the protective tab I cannot save the PIXCAM and/or update files on my microSD card The microSD card is write-protected After an update, the PIXIO malfunctions You did not updated all the devices (robot, Update all devices (robot, watch and the 3 watch and the 3 beacons) beacons) PROBLEM The blue LED «bluetooth» does not turn ON when briefly press on ON/OFF button.
Customer support Our qualified team will guarantee you fast support in case of questions or problems with your equipment. Our objective is to have your product in a good working order. If you need help, please check carefully the manual, the FAQ, and if necessary contact MOVE ‘N SEE by phone, e-mail or mail. Phone (France): +33 (0) 9 70 75 13 15 (no additional charge) E-mail (after-sales): ccc@movensee.
Precautions and safety Batteries: If the internal batteries are mishandled, the batteries can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not expose the batteries to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the batteries terminals.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
measures: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
