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NOTE

Moving the Base

Tracking Distance

1

Simply pick up the Base (and Tripod) and move it to a 
new location.

If tracking is on, picking up the Base will automatically 
pause tracking and recording. Once stable, the Base will 
re-calibrate and resume tracking and/or recording

If tracking is paused, the Base will re-calibrate once the 
user resumes tracking.

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It is possible to reposition the Base at any time.

Maintain location setup best practices. 

See page 5, LOCATION SETUP

Maximum Distance 

Up to 2,000 feet away. If Tags fall out of range, the Base 
will become idle, or track the next available tag in multi- 
mode.

Minimum Distance 

The Base is optimized to track Tags at least 10 feet 
away. When tracking Tags inside a 10 feet radius, the 
Base may temporarily lose the subject.

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Many tracking settings are 
available to suit your filming 
preferences. 

Tracking settings can be 
adjusted prior to calibration or 
any time during tracking/filming.

The default settings are: 

Camera Mode: 

Video

Resolution: 

1080p60 fps

Framing: 

Bottom Center

Field-of-View: 

Medium

Trajectory: 

3 Seconds

Advanced Track Settings

Tap TRACK SETTINGS

1

To adjust tracking settings 
Select the TRACK button.

Tracking and recording stop when 

accessing settings. 

NOTE

USER MANUAL 

13

 SOLOSHOT.COM

Summary of Contents for 3

Page 1: ...ld of View 14 Framing 14 Trajectory 14 CAMERA SETTINGS 15 Access Camera Settings 15 Video Mode 15 Photo Mode 16 Taking Photos 16 MULTI MODE 17 Requirements 17 Filming Multiple TAGS 17 from a Single BASE Filming a single TAG 18 from Multiple BASES Angles Filming Multiple TAGS 18 from Multiple BASES MOTION TIME LAPSE 19 Setting MTL Parameters 19 Setting Start and End Points 19 UPDATE APP 20 Performi...

Page 2: ...lot Accessory Port Tag Charger Mini USB Charging Port USB Type A Port HDMI Out Micro SD Card Slot Camera Release Button Power Button Touchscreen 3 4 Tripod Mounting Head OpticX Camera Tripod Tool Tripod Adapter Screw Mini USB Charging Cord Base Tag Armband The Base and Camera The Tag In the Box 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 USER MANUAL 02 SOLOSHOT COM ...

Page 3: ...d on your tripod please remove it prior to connecting your Base If your tripod only has a screw use the provided Tripod Adapter Screw Fully charge the Base and Tag prior to use This will take about 4 hours Charging time varies based on USB wall adapter rating Charging your Base and Tag Connecting the Base to your Tripod ONLY Base Tag contain batteries and must be recharged NOTE 2 Hand tighten the ...

Page 4: ... 3 seconds To power on Tag press the POWER button Update and Registration 1 Create a SOLOSHOT account at soloshot com ss3setup 2 Power on the Base and follow the on screen instructions to update your device IMPORTANT Your SOLOSHOT3 must be upright and level upon start up and updating software It s recommend it be connected to a tripod during this process 3 IMPORTANT The screen will be blank for up...

Page 5: ...erhang dense tree canopy or close to a building or cliffs 1 Setting up the SOLOSHOT Tripod Open and set up the Tripod by unlocking the Leg Locks a and extending the telescoping legs until the Tripod is at the desired height Lock the Leg Locks In windy or otherwise unstable conditions be sure to widen the leg stance using the Wide Leg Locks b Tripod Neck Extension Extend the Tripod Neck by loosenin...

Page 6: ...y at least 500m 0 3mi away from these areas IMPORTANT 1 Tags Select Tags that you would like to track from the TAG MANAGER Track Start stop tracking toggle record on off trigger single photos or bursts adjust tracking and camera settings quickly manage your Tag s and live stream Time Lapse Capture a series of photos at preselected intervals 2 Settings Manage Wi Fi format the SD card access current...

Page 7: ...egin tracking or change tracking settings Select TRACK The Base will spin for about one minute as it calibrates the sensors USER MANUAL 07 SOLOSHOT COM Choose TRACK MODE See page 14 for information on Track Modes Tap CONTINUE to begin calibrating the system Before beginning your activity we recommend that you walk back and forth in front of the Camera a few times in the area where you will be perf...

Page 8: ... the Base will be idle Green Indicator LED States LED is highly directional changes brightness with distance If you can see it the Base is pointing at you and you are within range Slow Blinking Base is actively tracking No problems detected Rapid blinking Problem detected Return to the Base immediately and resolve the issue via on screen instructions Tag Manager 2 1 REQUIREMENTS In order for a Tag...

Page 9: ... been turned off but will remain in the ALL list 1 2 Always wear the Tag with button screen side facing upward 3 Wearing the Tag Always wear the Tag with buttons facing upward Snap the Tag into the Armband Clip with the button side aligned with the clip window You will hear a distinct click when Tag is in place Check the alignment and adjust if necessary USER MANUAL 09 SOLOSHOT COM 3 Tapping the T...

Page 10: ... or number of photos remain Home Exits the Track App ends tracking recording and takes you back to the Home Screen Wi Fi Opens WiFi settings Refine Allows you to manually adjust the framing of the the subject in the viewfinder Settings Opens the Settings window allowing you to change camera mode and tracking settings 6 9 8 Using the Tag Screen Battery Level Displays the remaining battery level Tra...

Page 11: ...OM THE BASE Tap the TRACK button to pause or resume tracking Good GPS Signal Good GPS signal is required for tracking Poor GPS Signal IMPORTANT NOTE The system is smart If there are no other Tags to track then the Base will automatically stop recording Users can override this from the Base Tracking Active FROM THE TAG Double tap the button to pause or resume tracking Tracking Paused USER MANUAL 11...

Page 12: ...nformation will appear on your stream in the SOLOSHOTapp The Title is a required field When left blank it will default to Live with SOLOSHOT3 4 Select GO LIVE The Base will attempt to connect to the SOLOSHOT network Live Stream Started while live stream is active the track app interface shows the LIVE highlighted in red Live Stream Failed Check your internet connection and try again Regardless of ...

Page 13: ... out of range the Base will become idle or track the next available tag in multi mode Minimum Distance The Base is optimized to track Tags at least 10 feet away When tracking Tags inside a 10 feet radius the Base may temporarily lose the subject 2 i Many tracking settings are available to suit your filming preferences Tracking settings can be adjusted prior to calibration or any time during tracki...

Page 14: ... the background of the subject There will be little foreground in front of the subject Example 2 Center framing will put an equal emphasis on foreground and background while keeping the subject at the center of the action Framing Parameters Top Left Top Center Top Right Middle Left Middle Center Middle Right Bottom Left Bottom Center Bottom Right Note When the Field of View has been set to medium ...

Page 15: ... CAMERA SETTINGS 1 By default the Camera is set to Video Mode with a resolution of 1080p60 Within Camera Settings tap RESOLUTION to change the record resolution 2 Resolution Parameters Optic65 4k30 1080p30 1080p60 1080p120 3 Optic25 1080p30 1080p60 720p120 Tap the BACK ARROW to exit CAMERA SETTINGS USER MANUAL 15 SOLOSHOT COM ...

Page 16: ...to take a photo s to when the shutter fires 3 When selecting PHOTO BURST a new option is available Rate This setting allows you to choose the number of consecutive photos to take over a period of time 2 REQUIREMENTS In Photo Mode Base does not need to be calibrated FROM THE BASE Tap the SHUTTER RECORD button 1 FROM THE TAG Press the Button on the Tag and the Camera will take photos based on your s...

Page 17: ...ress i On each Base choose between three 3 settings that instructs your Base which Tag to follow Each Base may be configured differently Multi Mode REQUIREMENTS At least two 2 Tags and or Bases Purchase additional products at soloshot com 3 2 1 Setup and calibrate your Base with a single Tag See page 7 Begin Tracking Enter the TAG MANAGER Toggle tracking on for the Tags that you would like to trac...

Page 18: ...Mode does not apply here as there is only one Tag in the system 3 2 Setup and calibrate your Base with a single Tag See page 7 Begin Tracking On all Bases being used Enter the TAG MANAGER Toggle tracking on for the Tags that you would like to track The Tags that you d like to track in the session must be saved to the Base Select Follow Mode Exit the TAG MANAGER by pressing the BACK ARROW USER MANU...

Page 19: ...l be taken in the session Number of Frames Parameters 10 100 300 450 900 1800 Setting Start and End Points 3 2 1 Use the arrows to find a START point and adjust the field of view degree of zoom Tap SET Use the arrows to select the END point Tap SET Tap the icon to begin At this time the Camera will re position to the starting point and begin The Elapsed Time is the total time it takes to perform t...

Page 20: ...en tap DONE to return to the home screen In the home screen select the UPDATE APP The system will automatically check for available update 2 1 The Tag must be placed in UPDATE MODE before updating the software While holding down the button press the power button The Tag will turn on and the OLED will display a graphic indicating that it needs to be docked to the Base Dock the Tag into the accessor...

Page 21: ...ime and time zone Recommended set automatically Account Within the Account app view the name and details associated with your Base s Creating an account is part of the process when using a new Base for the first time Go to soloshot com ss3setup to create an account Base Name Your first Base registered with your account will be listed as B1_username If you register a second Base it will be listed a...

Page 22: ...he motors DO NOT manually force the Base to tilt or pan DO NOT attempt to open the Base to troubleshoot This will void your warranty DO NOT keep cables plugged in during device calibration HDMI Out Maintenance i Output and Video Playback for TVs and Monitors The Base outputs uncompressed video from the Optic65 and Optic25 Cameras at 720p60 HDMI out is available anytime Camera Preview is available ...

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