TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Quick Troubleshooting
- 1. Phone Does Not Fit or Stay Secure in the Clip
- 2. Tripod Legs Do Not Open
- 3. Tracking Head Does Not Unlock or Rotate
- 4. Bluetooth Remote Does Not Pair
- 5. Remote Does Not Take Photos
- 6. Remote Does Not Start or Stop Video Recording
- 7. AI Tracking Head Does Not Turn ON
- 8. AI Tracking Pauses or Stops
- 9. Slow-Rotation Tracking Does Not Work
- 10. Gesture Control Does Not Respond
- 11. Fill Light Does Not Turn ON or Change Modes
- 12. Fill Light Does Not Charge
- 13. Tracking Camera Does Not Charge
- 14. Remote Does Not Charge
- 15. Remote Does Not Switch OFF
- Important Safety Reminders
- Still stuck?
Quick Troubleshooting
| Issue | Possible Cause | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Phone is not held securely | Phone clip is not positioned correctly | Pull out and adjust the phone clip |
| Head does not rotate | Head lock is engaged | Unlock the head before adjusting |
| Head angle does not stay | Adjustment knob is loose | Tighten the knob |
| Remote does not pair | Remote is OFF or Bluetooth pairing has not started | Turn ON remote and search for Lumistick Pro Max |
| Remote does not take photos | Remote is disconnected or camera app is not open | Pair the remote and open the camera |
| AI tracking does not start | Tracking head is locked or powered OFF | Unlock the head and long-press its Power Button |
| Tracking pauses | Tracking paused by button or gesture | Use the OK gesture for 3 seconds to restart |
| Slow rotation does not activate | Double-click not registered | Double-click the tracking-head Power Button |
| Fill light does not turn ON | Battery low or power button action incorrect | Charge the light and press the Power Button |
1. Phone Does Not Fit or Stay Secure in the Clip
- Pull out the phone clip.
- Place the phone in the clip.
- Adjust the clip so it holds the phone securely.
- Check that the phone does not move before extending or repositioning the stick.
2. Tripod Legs Do Not Open
- Hold the stick securely.
- Press the push button at the bottom to release the legs.
- Spread the legs fully.
- Place the tripod on a stable, level surface.
- Check that all legs are open before releasing the stick.
3. Tracking Head Does Not Unlock or Rotate
- Locate the head lock / unlock switch.
- Unlock the head before moving it.
- Lift the head to release the 360° rotation adjustment.
- Set the required angle.
- Tighten the knob to secure the angle.
Do not force the head while it is locked.
4. Bluetooth Remote Does Not Pair
- Turn ON the remote using its power switch.
- Check that the indicator light flashes.
- Turn ON Bluetooth on the phone.
- Search for Lumistick Pro Max.
- Select the device to pair.
- After successful pairing, the flashing indicator stops.
5. Remote Does Not Take Photos
- Confirm that the remote is paired with the phone.
- Open the phone's camera app.
- Press the remote Capture Button.
- If it does not respond, switch the remote OFF and ON, then pair again.
6. Remote Does Not Start or Stop Video Recording
- Pair the remote with the phone.
- Open the phone camera's video mode.
- Press the Capture Button once to start recording.
- Press it again to stop recording.
7. AI Tracking Head Does Not Turn ON
- Check that the tracking head is unlocked.
- Locate the tracking-head Power Button.
- Long-press the button to turn ON the tracking camera.
- Place yourself within the stated tracking range of up to 5 metres.
- Check the indicator and tracking response.
8. AI Tracking Pauses or Stops
The tracking-head controls include:
- Single press: Pause tracking; indicator flashes.
- Long press: Stops rotation tracking.
- OK gesture held for 3 seconds: Starts tracking; indicator turns ON.
- Palm gesture held for 3 seconds: Stops tracking; indicator stops flashing.
To resume, hold the OK gesture for 3 seconds in front of the tracking camera.
9. Slow-Rotation Tracking Does Not Work
- Make sure the tracking camera is ON.
- Double-click the tracking-head Power Button to enter slow-rotation mode.
- Click the button again to return to normal tracking.
- Check that the head is unlocked and able to rotate.
10. Gesture Control Does Not Respond
- Confirm that the tracking camera is powered ON.
- Stand within the tracking range.
- Hold the palm gesture for 3 seconds to stop tracking.
- Hold the OK gesture for 3 seconds to start tracking.
- Keep your hand visible to the camera while making the gesture.
11. Fill Light Does Not Turn ON or Change Modes
- Check that the fill light is charged.
- Press its Power Button once to turn ON.
- Press the button again to cycle through the nine modes.
- Long-press the button to turn OFF.
- Adjust brightness with the brightness control.
The nine modes comprise three warm, three white and three warm-white modes.
12. Fill Light Does Not Charge
- Connect the charging cable to the fill-light charging port.
- Use a 5V/1A USB source.
- Check for the red charging LED.
- When fully charged, the green LED turns ON.
13. Tracking Camera Does Not Charge
- Connect a charging cable to the tracking-head charging port.
- Use a 5V/1A USB source.
- Check that the red charging indicator turns ON.
- When fully charged, the indicator turns green.
14. Remote Does Not Charge
- Connect the remote to a 5V/1A USB charging source.
- Check that the red LED turns ON.
- When fully charged, the red LED turns OFF.
15. Remote Does Not Switch OFF
Use the remote's power switch to turn it OFF after use.
Important Safety Reminders
- Unlock the tracking head before powering on tracking.
- Do not expose the product to prolonged high temperatures or fire.
- Keep away from children.
- Avoid dropping or applying heavy impact.
- Do not store in a low-temperature, humid environment.
- Check tripod stability and phone mounting before recording.
Still stuck?
If the issue persists after performing all troubleshooting steps, please raise a support request.
Our support team will assist you further.
Support
- Visit: www.portronics.com
- Support Portal: support.portronics.com
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