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Remote VideoEye™ Instruction Manual

Introduction

The PixController Remote VideoEye™ is a wireless remote triggering device to control any Sony

or Canon camcorders with the LANC editing port. The Remote VideoEye™ consists of a small

waterproof box with a receiving antenna and LANC port for connecting your user supplied

compatible camcorder. Wireless commands to power “on” your camcorder and start “recording”

can be sent via the included handheld SlimFire remote control unit. Commands to stop the

camcorder recording and power it down are also sent via the SlimFire remote, and command for

controlling the camcorder zoom functions are also possible via remote wireless commands.

The Remote VideoEye™ is perfect for capturing video without needing another camera man.

Filming wildlife documentaries or hunting videos will now take on a whole new and exciting angle.

You can now film “never before seen” angles of your hunt or wildlife documentary. Imagine a

video camera setup from ground angle filming the shot from a tree stand all controlled from the

hunter or camera man in the tree stand? Remote VideoEye™ units are also addressable, which

means you can control several Remote VideoEye™ camcorders units independently in one

setup.

There is no limit to the number of Remote VideoEye™ camcorder unit that can be used at one

time. Several system can be setup at one time and will all set to record with a simple press of the

button with the included SlimFire remote control unit. Remote VideoEye™ can also be triggered

via the X10 wireless PIR motion sensor. Imaging capturing footage of a trophy buck walking into

your setup from angle never before possible. Adding this type of footage to your hunting video or

wildlife documentary will set you apart from others!

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Remote VideoEye™ Instruction Manual Introduction The PixController Remote VideoEye™ is a wireless remote triggering device to control any Sony or Canon camcorders with the LANC editing port. The Remote VideoEye™ consists of a small waterproof box with a receiving antenna and LANC port for connecting your user supplied compatible camcorder. Wireless commands to power “on” your camcorder and start “recording” can be sent via the included handheld SlimFire remote control unit.
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What’s included with your Remote VideoEye™ System Your Remote VideoEye™ system contains the following items: • • • • • Remote VideoEye™ Controller Box Tilt-Swivel Antenna Sony/Canon LANC camcorder 2.5mm cable SlimFire Remote Control Unit PixController Remote VideoEye™ Manual Inspection/Acceptance of received products The buyer shall be responsible for inspecting all products shipped prior to acceptance; provided, however, that if Buyer shall not have given PixController, Inc.
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Remote VideoEye™ System Components Remote VideoEye™ SlimFire Remote Control Unit Remote VideoEye™ Controller Box Remote VideoEye™ Exterior Components Remote VideoEye™User DIP Switch Remote VideoEye™Power Switch Remote VideoEye™ Interior Components 3
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Connecting Remote VideoEye™ to your camcorder Before powering up the Remote VideoEye™ unit you will need to connect the LANC Cable to your Camcorder unit. Your camcorder will need to be either a Sony or Canon camcorder with a LANC editing port. If you are unsure if your camcorder has a LANC editing port please see the instruction manual sold with your camcorder. Note: Be sure to screw in the antenna into the antenna port before using.
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Hi8 and 8mm Camcorders with LANC jacks: Most 8mm and older Hi8 camcorders manufactured by the following: Sony, Canon, Nikon, Ricoh, Hitachi, Yashika, Sanyo, Olympus, Blaupunkt, Grundig, Fujix, Kyocera, Siemens, Fisher, and possibly other makes. Current and recent Hi8 camcorder models generally do not have a LANC jack. You should further verify if a particular 8mm or older Hi8 camcorder actually has a LANC jack (most do - some don't).
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Powering up the Remote VideoEye™ Before turning power on to the Remote VideoEye™ you must connect the LANC cable between the Remote VideoEye™ controller box and your camcorder (see above). Be sure that power is turned off to both the Remote VideoEye™ controller box and the camcorder. Next turn your camcorder on into recording mode and power on the Remote VideoEye™ controller box. The red LED will turn on for about 10 seconds and power down the camcorder.
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USER DIP Switch The User Control Switch will let you customize how the Remote VideoEye™ will control the camcorder, or camcorders. Here you can adjust the addresses of the camcorders to respond to remote wireless commands, using camcorder zoom control, turning the LED on or off, putting the unit into test mode, and using the sound indicator. Note: When changing the USER DIP switch settings you must power the unit off and back on.
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VideoEye™ units respond to SlimFire or X10 Wireless PIR motion sensors. For this you have the ability to set the address between each of these devices. It is a good idea to use a marking pen and write the address code on your SlimFire remote or X10 Wireless PIR motion sensor if not set in the default “A” address code. Zoom Control Switch 4 controls the zoom of the camcorder.
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Remote VideoEye™ System Specs • • • • • • • • • • Size: 6-3/8” Long, 4 3/4” Wide, 2-1/8” Tall Case: Waterproof/Weather Proof ABS plastic, Mossy Oak Camo Dipped Ports: Sony LANC compatible camcorder control port Cables: 2.
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Film wildlife and hunting videos like never before possible using multiple video cameras controlled via a wireless remote control. With the simple press of a button all of your video cameras will start recording at one time. Press the button on your SlimFire remote as the subject comes into range and let the Remote VideoEye™ do the rest. Trouble Shooting Q: My Remote VideoEye unit keeps blinking 10 times and will not power down my attached camcorder.