Pixellot Connect App Installation Guide
Table of Contents
0. Downloading the App
1. Data Collection
2. VPU Setup
3. Camera Setup
4. VPU Connection
5. System Test
6. Network: Configuration*
7. Internet Configuration
8. Camera Type
9. Camera: Mode & Tilt
10. Camera: Pairing*
11. Camera Test
12. Self Test
13. Finaliaze System Installation
14. Add Scoreboard
15. Adding an Additional Angle
Pulling Logs: In order to pull logs from the Pixellot Connect app, tap the top of the app 2-3 times. A prompt will come up asking the user where to send the logs to. Send to installsupport@nfhsnetwork.com
* Backward compatible with VPU version 2.58
0. Downloading the App
Go to Apple's App Store or Google Play on your smartphone device. Search "Pixellot Connect" and download the app.
Installing a New System
*Linux unit must be on 2.57 at least to work with the Connect APP
Open the Pixellot Connect App and select SYSTEM SETUP
The next page will show that everything is installed and connected or if anything is showing not connected to the VPU or CHU. Click confirm and continue to start the installation process
1. Data Collection
Please provide your Full Name, Venue Type (Indoor or Outdoor), and Venue Name
Add the High School Name as the VPU name
Select NEXT | VPU Setup
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2. VPU Setup:
Scan the VPU QR code. This is located at the back of the VPU or on the box it came in. If the scan fails, you can enter the number manually.
Once you scan the VPU QR Code or enter it manually, the screen should show Video Processing Unit Detected Successfully
Select NEXT | Camera Setup
3. Camera Setup
Scan the Camera Head QR code. This can be found on the underside of the camera or the box it came in.
If the scan fails, enter the information manually.
Select NEXT | VPU Connection
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4. VPU Connection
The app should ask you if you want to join the network the vpu is connected to. Click join and wait for the internet connection to be established on the VPU
Select NEXT | System Test
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5. System Test
During this process, the system is testing the VPU and Camera to ensure they're ready for configuration
Select NEXT | Network Configuration
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6. Network Configuration
Review the network configuration. If set to DHCP, it should autofill with information.
If the school's IT needs a static IP set, change it to MANUAL and input the network information. If a school does not provide a DNS server, use 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4
RUN TEST to make sure everything is okay.
***Note: If the VPU isn't establishing an internet connection please proceed with using the app as the VPU and Cameras can still be configured without an internet connection (Select Offline Installation may need to disconnect the Network cable)
Select NEXT | Internet Configuration
7. Internet Configuration
During this process, the app is checking to make sure the VPU is able to establish an internet connection using the school's network settings
Select NEXT l Camera Type
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8. Camera Type
This section will display the camera type for the camera you're installing based on the camera part number entered or the QR Code that was scanned in section 3
Select NEXT | Camera: Mode & Tilt
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9. Camera: Mode & Tilt
Set the correct Field Type, Standoff, and Height measurements. Then set FPS to NTSC.
Recommended Mode and tilt should match the Mode and tilt on the camera.
Select NEXT | Pairing
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10. Camera: Pairing
Make sure everything is powered on. The app will attempt to establish a connection to the camera.
Once the connection is successful, proceed to NEXT | SHOW PREVIEW.
Select NEXT | Camera Test
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11. Camera Test
After pairing the cameras, a preview of the venue should appear next.
Once you confirm the view to be okay,
Select NEXT | Self Test
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12. Self Test
After you check the camera view the vpu will run a test to ensure everything is working properly
Select NEXT | Finalize System Installation
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13. Finaliaze System Installation
Once the installation is completed, select Send Report via Email.
Enter "installsupport@nfhsnetwork.com" as the 'To' email. The return email address should be your own.
14. Add Scoreboard
To add the scoreboard through the Connect App click on Additional Equipment on the home screen then Choose Install Scoreboard. Choose the type of scoreboard system to add. PIP/OCR is typically used for indoor venues and Sportzcast is typically used for outdoor venues.
PIP/OCR
Make sure that the OCR Scoreboard Camera is connected to the VPU.
The app will attempt to establish a connection to the OCR camera.
Align and center the OCR camera using the generated preview. Use the '-' and '+' buttons to zoom in and out. Hit RELOAD INPUT to refresh the camera preview.
Once the scoreboard is centered, select FINISH AND SEND REPORT.
Send the Report to InstallSupport@nfhsnetwork.com
SPORTZCAST
Note: Sportzcast integration does not currently work with Linux/Appliance VPUs.
Select the Sportzcast option when adding a scoreboard type.
Follow the instructions stated and when complete, select FINISH AND SEND REPORT.
Send the Report to InstallSupport@nfhsnetwork.com
15. Adding an Additional Angle
To add the additional angle camera for S2S baseball and softball cameras Double Play System, you will need to click on Additional Equipment on the Pixellot Connect App home screen
Then scan the VPU's QR code and wait for the VPU and Internet Configuration to establish a connection.
After the connections are established, select Direct Connection on step 4
The app will then load the configuration for the camera.
Once the camera is configured, select additional angle under Camera type, then save and pair.
After the camera has paired, you should now see the additional angle camera and press continue once you have made all necessary adjustments.
Once the Additional angle camera is centered, select SEND REPORT.
Send the Report to InstallSupport@nfhsnetwork.com
For Video instructions on how to add an additional angle using the pixellot connect app, click on the following link: Pixellot Connect - Additional Equipment
Done!
The installation information will now be sent to Install Support at NFHS to confirm it. Please keep an eye on your email for any response back.
If you have any other questions, you can call or text the Install Support line at 1-404-905-1191 and for further Installation instructions please refer to the Installation Manual on the homepage of the connect app or click on the following link for video instructions: Pixellot Connect - Installation manual
