Connect TRACIN to MOVIN Studio

Goal of this chapter: MOVIN Studio finds TRACIN, and your license is verified.

MOVIN TRACIN and MOVIN Studio communicate over a direct Ethernet connection. From v3.2.0 (TRACIN firmware and MOVIN Studio), TRACIN is Plug & Play - MOVIN Studio finds the device automatically when it's connected with the Ethernet cable, with no manual IP setup.

Before you start #

• TRACIN's front indicator is solid green (not blinking)
• TRACIN is connected directly to your PC with the Ethernet cable
• MOVIN Studio is on the latest version (v3.2.0 or later)
• Your PC is connected to the internet (needed for the license check)

How to Connect TRACIN: Step by Step#

1. Click Setup - Connect Device#

   • In the Playback Scene, click Setup in the left sidebar to open the Connect Device page.

2. Click Find Device#

   • Click Find Device. MOVIN Studio searches for TRACIN over the direct Ethernet connection and locates your device.

   TRACIN not detected? Check here to troubleshoot

3. Click Use This Device#

   • When TRACIN is found, a pop-up appears: [Device Serial Number] is ready to connect.
   • Click Use This Device to continue.

4. Activate your license#

   • MOVIN Studio checks for a license. An internet connection is required for this step.
   • If no license is found, choose one of these:
     • Log in with your licensed account
     • Purchase a license
     • Enter your license key, then click Activate a license key
     • Continue with Free Basic License
   • To learn more, see Get Familiar with Unlimited License.

5. Click Continue#

   • If your license is verified, MOVIN Studio will automatically move on to the next step.
   • If you chose your free Basic License, review its limits and click Continue. You will be redirected to "Setup Camera" automatically.

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⚠️ TRACIN not detected? Check these first #

If MOVIN Studio can't find TRACIN, you won't be able to move on to the next step. Go through this list in order:

1. Indicator light: the front indicator should be solid green. If it's off or blinking, unplug the power cable, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in. This quick reset solves most power-related issues.
2. Direct connection: TRACIN must be connected directly to your PC using an Ethernet cable. Routers, switches, hubs or docks in between can cause detection failures.
3. The right port: if your PC has two or more Ethernet ports, make sure the cable is in the port you're using for TRACIN.
4. IP assignment set to Automatic:
   • Windows: search “Ethernet” → Settings > Network & internet > Ethernet → under IP assignment, click Edit → select Automatic → Save.
   • Ubuntu: Settings > Network → delete any profile with a manual IP → create a new profile with IPv4 > Link-Local Only.
5. VPN off: TRACIN may not be detected while a VPN (e.g. Tailscale) is running. Disconnect it while using TRACIN.
6. Ethernet cable: try another cable to rule out a faulty one.
7. MOVIN Studio version: make sure it's up to date. To check your version, click the green button with your email account in the upper-right corner.
8. System Monitor: in your browser, open http://<serial number>.local:8001 — your serial number is on the warranty card (e.g. serial MT-20XYZ → http://mt-20xyz.local:8001).
   • Page loads, but MOVIN Studio still doesn't continue? Unplug and replug the power cable, then click Find Device again.