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PIXEM User Manual V1.0

February, 2019

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Congratulations!

CongratulationsonpurchasingyourPIXEM,theveryefficientandeasytouseroboticcamera.Youareabouttoshootqualityvideosofindoorandoutdooractivities,atdistancesupto330ft(100m).Thisusermanualliststhecontentsofthepackage,howtoinstallandstartyourPIXEM,tosetitup,andhowtogetthebestofit.WithPIXEM,filmsport, trainings, lessons,conferences,ceremonies,Artsandentertainment,recreativeactivities...andmuchmore!

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Supplied items � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4

Before starting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5Charging the batteries � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6Installing the PIXEM App � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7

Getting started � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8Setting up the PIXEM � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9Setting up the beacons � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10Connecting the robot with your smartphone or tablet � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12Start tracking � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13Start / Stop Recording � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14

Using the PIXEM app � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15PIXEM App overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16Settings menu � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20Conferences, ceremonies, classrooms special settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21

TIPS & TRICKS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22How to increase the autonomy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23How to film from an elevated location � � � � � � � � � 24

MULTI-USER Mode � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25Pairing procedure � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26Multi watches tracking � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27

Technical informations � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 28Installing a new firmware� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29Description of LEDs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 31Specifications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 35More information about PIXEM batteries � � � � � � � 36F�A�Q � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 37Troubleshooting � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 39Customer support � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 43Precautions and safety � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 44

Contents

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Supplied items

Micro-beacons (x3)Mini tripods (x3)

PIXEM Robot

Watch & wristbandPIXEM

smartphone & tablet holder

USB cables (x4)Wireless charger andits cable for the watch

USB Charger & power cord

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1. CHARGING THE BATTERIES

2. INSTALLING THE PIXEM APP

Before starting

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Charging the batteriesThecompletechargingofeachdevicetakesabout2hours.PlugtheUSBchargerintothesocketthankstothepowercord.PlugtheUSBcablesontheUSBcharger.

Recharge the PIXEM robot. PlugoneoftheUSBcablestotheplug«5VDC»atthebackofthePIXEMrobot.AredLEDlightsupduringtherechargeandturnsoffwhentherobotischarged.Toavoidself-dischargeoftherobot,unplugtherobotaftertheendoftherobotcharge,turntherobotONforafewsecondsandthenturnitOFFbeforestoringit.

Recharge the PIXEM micro beacons. PlugUSBcablesineachoneofthemicrobeaconspluglocatedbehindasshown.TheredLEDofthemicro-beaconlightsupduringtherecharge,andturnsoffwhenthemicro-beaconischarged. 1

Recharge the PIXEM watch. PlugthewirelesschargertooneoftheUSBcablesconnectedtotheUSBcharger.Justputthewatchonthewirelesscharger.TheredLEDofthewatchlightsupduringtherecharge,andgoesdownwhenthewatchischarged.1

YoucanalsorechargethePIXEMdeviceswithacomputer.ConnecttheUSBcabletoaUSBportonyourcomputer.

1Sometimes the red light flashes at the end of the charge. It is not a problem, the item is charged

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Installing the PIXEM AppApple

PIXEMapplicationiscompatiblewithiPadAirandnewer&iPhone5sandnewer:iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4, iPad Pro 1 & 2, iPad 2017 & 2018 iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 (Plus), iPhone 6S (Plus), iPhone SE, iPhone 7 (Plus), iPhone 8 (Plus), iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, ...

Android

PIXEMapplicationiscompatiblewithAndroid5andnewersmartphones&tabletsequippedwithBluetooth4andnewer:Android code names : 5.x →Lollipop, 6.x →Marshmallow, 7.x →Nougat, 8.x →Oreo, 9.x →P*

TheAndroidversioncanbeseeninyoursmartphoneparameters.TheBluetoothversioncanbeseeninthetechnicalspecificationsofyoursmartphonethatcanbefoundoninternet

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Getting started

1. SETTING UP YOUR PIXEM

2. SETTING UP THE BEACONS

3. STARTING THE TRACKING

4. STARTING RECORDING

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Setting up the PIXEM

1.Screwtherobotonatripodequippedwithastandard3/8’’screw(check that the motor is switched off before screwing or unscrewing the device).

2.Screw thesmartphone& tabletholderonto the robotwith the 1/4’’ screwof thePIXEMrobot.

3.Clipyoursmartphoneor tablet intotheholder.Makesurethat theclipdoesnotpressthebuttonsonthesideofyoursmartphoneortablet.

BeforeusingPIXEMforthefirsttime,youmustcheckthatthefirmwareofthePIXEMisuptodate(refertopage29)

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The beacon n°1 is placed as far as possible from the

robot

Setting up the beaconsThe watch is located by the beacons thanks to triangulation techniques which is why the beacons are essential both INDOOR and OUTDOOR.

Afterscrewingthebeaconsonthemini-tripods,switchONeachbeaconbypressingits button until thegreenlightturnsON.

PlacethePIXEMrobotandthe3beaconsaroundtheareayouwanttofilmfollowingtheseinstructions:

-Place the beacon n°1 as far as possible from the robot(butnotmorethan330ftor100m).Itwillimprovetheleft-rightaccuracyofthetracking(beacon numbers are written at the back of each beacon). -Place the beacons n°2 on the left of the beacon n°1, as seen from the robot. -Thebeaconn°3canbeplacedontheleftorontherightofotherbeacons.

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The beacon n°2 is on the left of the beacon n°1, as

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ThePIXEMrobotcanalsobeplacedatthemiddleofthe3beacons.

Thepositionsofthebeaconsareveryflexible,buttrackingandaccuracyarebetterwithproperconfigurations:

•Checkthattherearedirectlinesofsightbetweenthebeacons,andbetweentherobotandeachbeacon.Oratleastcheckthatanyobstacleissmall.

•Keeptherobot,thebeacons,andthewatchatmorethan20-30cm(10inches)fromthewallsorfrommassivemetallicparts.Avoidoperatingnearabigelectricaltransformer,powerfulantenna,etc.

•Thebestheightforthebeaconsis1to2m(3to6ft)fromtheground.Thethreebeaconsneedtobeonthesamelevelandperpendiculartotheground.

• The distance between the beacons, and the distance between the robot and thebeacons,mustbesmallerthan330ft(100m).

Optimal orientation

Bad orientation

CORRECT INCORRECT

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The beacon n°2 is on the left of the beacon n°1, as seen from the robot

1The beacon n°1 is placed as far as possible from the robot

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Connecting the robot with your smartphone or tablet

Check that the watch is OFF.

SwitchON the PIXEM robot by pressing the power button at the rearof the robotuntil thegreen lightstartstoflash.

SwitchyoursmartphoneortabletON.Activatethebluetoothonyoursmartphoneortablet.Donottrytoconnectthephonewiththerobotatthistime.TheconnectionismadethroughthePIXEMapplication.

LaunchthePIXEMappandselect«usethePIXEMappwithaPIXEMrobot».Connect the PIXEM app to the robot by pressing briefly the pairing button at the rear of the robot (refer page 16 for more tips on using the app).

ThePIXEMrobotandyoursmartphoneortabletarenowconnected.TheuncrossedrobotlogoisnowvisibleintheupperrightcornerofthePIXEMapp.

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Start tracking

AdjustthetripodhorizontallyandsettheTILTangleofthecamerabyscrewingmoreorlessthescrewattherearoftherobot.

By rotating the tripod, or using robot buttons and ,placethebeaconn°1atthecenterofthescreen.Theimportantpointistheleft-rightpositioning(nottheup/downposition).UsetheZOOMcursoronthetopofthePIXEMapptoimprovetheaccuracy.A50cm(20inches)accuracyisenough.

SwitchONthewatchbypressingitsstarterbutton until the green light turns ON. The system initializesduringabout10to30seconds.WhenthewatchLEDisblinkingregularly,theinitialisationisfinishedandtherobotistrackingthewatch.

Beacon n°1

ZOOM cursor

unscrew to d e c r e a s e the TILT angle

screw to increase the

TILT angle

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Start / Stop Recording

StartandstoprecordingbypressingBRIEFLYthewatchbutton.

►Whenyoursmartphone/tabletisrecording,thegreenLEDofthewatchisON ►Whenyoursmartphone/tabletisNOT recording,thegreenLEDofthewatchisblinking

Somedelaymightoccurwhenyoustart/stoprecording.Inthiscase,thegreenLEDofthewatchwillblinkquicklyuntilyourorderistakenintoaccount.

LED full green: recording command is ON LED blinking slowly: recording command is OFF

Start and stop recording by pressing briefly the watch button

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Using the PIXEM app

1. PIXEM APP OVERVIEW

2. SETTING MENU

3. CONFERENCES, CEREMONIES, CLASSROOMS SPECIAL SETTNGS

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To start the PIXEM APP with a PIXEM robot:

>activatethebluetoothonyoursmartphone/tablet > launch the PIXEM app

iOs device: >clickonthesentence«or press here if you use the APP with a PIXEM robot»atthebottomofthescreentousetheappwithaPIXEMrobot

Android device: >clickonthebutton«with a PIXEM robot»tousetheappwithaPIXEMrobot

To connect a PIXEM robot to the app:

>turntherobotONthenbrieflypressthebutton ontherearoftherobot.

PIXEM App overview

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zoom level adjustment slider REC status

connectionstatus

start / stoplive lesson mode

start / stoplive streaming on Facebook

start / stoplive streaming on Youtube

ZOOM modeauto / manual

frame size adjustment slider

watch the latest video

settings menu

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PIXEM robot not detected

Toconnecttheapptotherobot:

1.checkthatthebluetoothisactivatedonyoursmartphone/tablet

2.checkthattherobot isonthenbrieflypresstherobot’spowerbuttontostarttheconnection with the application

PIXEM robot connected to the app

standby(notrecording)

availablerecordingtime(dependsonthememoryofthedevice)

videoquality

recordinprogress

videoduration

videoquality

auto zoomtheappautomaticallyzoomsin&out

accordingtoyourmovements

Youcansetthesizeoftheframeusingtheframesizeselectionslideronthe

bottomoftheapp

Theappwillautomaticallyzoomsin&outtokepttheframe,nomatterwhat

yourmovesare

manual zoomtheappdoesnotzoomin&out

Youcansetthezoomlevelusingthezoomlevelselectionslideronthetopof

the app

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livestreamingonyoutubeconnected

livestreamingonyoutubein progress

livestreamingonyoutubeNOT connected

watchthelatestvideo

open settingsmenu

livestreamingonfacebookconnected

livestreamingonfacebookin progress

livestreamingonfacebookNOT connected

live lesson forstreamingwithadelayoflessthan1second(availablesoon)

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Settings menu

SelecttheresolutionofthevideoFULLHD(1080p),HD(720p)orDVD(420p).

Bydefault,thezoomlevelislimitedtoensureoptimalimagequality.Aboveacertainlimit,azoomleveltoohighmayaffectthequalityoftherecordedimage.Thelimitdependsoneachphone/tablet.Youcanchangethisdefaultlimit.Inthiscase,theapplicationwillzoomtothelimityouhavechosen.Theimagequalitymaybeaffectifthelimitistoohigh.

IfON,theauto zoomwillbeactivatedeachtimetheapplicationisconnectedtoaPIXEMrobot.IfOFF,themanual zoomwillbeactivatedeachtimetheapplicationisconnectedtoaPIXEMrobot.

Selecttheunitoftheframesize(meterorfoot).

IfON,thewatchtracksarestoredonthemicroSDcard.

ifON,therobotisabletorotate360°endless.IfOFF,rotationislimitedto360°.Thislimitcanbeusefulwhenacableisconnectedtotherobot(mustbesetbeforeawatchisswitchedON).

ifON,trackingbecomesinsensitivetosmallmovements.

HARD-reactivetracking,idealforsportsfilming.SOFT-therightcompromisebetweenreactivityandsoftness.Idealforfilmingapersoninmotiononstage.SUPER SOFT - softest trackingmode. Ideal for filming a conference when the speakerremainsstillormovesslowly

Video resolution

Default auto zoom

Zoom limit

Frame unit

Store tracks

360° Endless

Stop Mode

Tracking Smoothness

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Conferences, ceremonies, classrooms special settingsHerearetherecommendedsettingsforfilmingaspeaker: 360°Endless:DISABLE StopMode:ENABLE TrackingSmoothness:SOFT

ROBOT EXPERT SETTINGS

DO NOT change the following parameters unless you have time and patience. MOVE ‘N SEE recommend that you keep the default parameters. MOVE ‘N SEE will not support users for the following parameters adjustment. These options allow you to stop the robot rotation under certain conditions, which is useful for avoiding undesirable robot movements when the subject is practically immobile.

Themotorstopsifthesubjectstays[N]secondsinsidearadiusof[D]meters

Setthetimeduration[N]insecondsfrom0to10seconds.Defaultvalue:3seconds.

Settheradiuslength[D]inmetersfrom0,7to3meters.Defaultvalue:0,7meters.

Stop Position Mean Duration

Stop DistanceThreshold

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TIPS & TRICKS

1. HOW TO INCREASE THE AUTONOMY

2. HOW TO FILM FROM AN ELEVATED LOCATION

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How to increase the autonomy

1. Use powerbanksBeaconsandrobotaredesignedtobepoweredwhileusing.YoucanplugpowerbankstotherobotandthebeaconstoincreasetheautonomyofyourPIXEM.Apowerbankwithacapacityof3000mAhwillextendtheautonomyby4or5h.

2. Use the mains outlets

YoucanplugthePIXEMrobotandthebeaconsto thesockets.This isuseful tofilm longer,andto installyoursysteminafixedposition.

>Forthebeacons,use3micro-USBchargers5VDC,700mAmin. >ForthePIXEMrobot,useamicro-USBcharger5VDC,2Amin (ortheonewhichisprovided).

5V DC, 2A min

5V DC, 700mA min

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How to film from an elevated locationPIXEMcanbeusedtofilmfromanelevatedlocation.JustsettheTILTaxiswiththescrewattherearoftheTILTaxis,andchosethedistancebetweenthecameraandtheareayouwanttofilm,asshownbelow.Withappropriatesettings,theauto-zoomwillkeepyouintheframe.

The best settings depend on the configuration of the premises, of the auto-zoom level, and of the kind of framing you prefer. So there is no hard and fast rule for those settings.

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1. PAIRING PROCEDURE

2. MULTI WATCHES TRACKING

Use severel watches with your PIXEM robot.

(ifyouuseonlyonewatch,youarenotconcernedbythischapter)

MULTI-USER Mode

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Checkthatalldevices(robot,watchesandbeacons)areOFF.

Press and hold the zoomINbuttonontherobot,thenpressbriefly

ReleasethezoomINbuttonwhen the green and red lights blink together.

The robot enters into the pairing mode and the green light flashes twiceintermittently.

Pairthe3beaconsandthethewatchesbystartingthemcloserthan1meter(3ft)fromtherobot.Thegreenlightofthebeaconsandthewatchesblinks4timesintermittentlyoncethepairingiscompleted

TurnOFFtherobot,thebeaconsandthewatches.

Notes:

Thepairingissavedforfutureuse.

DonotturnOFFtherobotbeforepairingalldevices.

Youmustpairatleastonewatchand3beaconstotherobot.

Youcanaddupto15additionalwatches.

Pairing procedureYouneedtopairtherobot,thebeaconsandthewatchestogethertouseasinglerobotwithseveralwatches.

1� Press on hold ZoomIN button

3� Release ZoomIN button when the green and red lights blink together

2� Briefly press POWER ON

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Multi watches trackingAll devices must be paired together to be able to run into the MULTI-USER mode.

TurnOFFallwatches.FollowthePIXEMsetupprocedure,untilthebeginningofthetracking.TherobotstartstotrackthefirstwatchON.

Oncethetrackingbegins,turnONtheadditionalwatchesbypressingthe button.Thegreen light of each watchstartstoblinkslowly.

press the buttonofawatchtobetrackedandfilmed.Thelightisfull greenwhenthewatchisfilmed.Stoprecordingbypressingthe buttonagain.Thegreenlightflasheswhenthecameraisnotrecording.

Light OFFwatch OFF

Blinking lightwatch ON / record OFF

Light ONwatch ON / record ON

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Technical informations

1. INSTALLING A NEW FIRMWARE

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE LEDs

3. SPECIFICATIONS

4. BATTERIES INFORMATIONS

5. F.A.Q

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

7. CUSTOMER SUPPORT

8. PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY

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Installing a new firmwareFirmwarev3.1isalreadyinstalledonyourPIXEM.Totakeadvantageofthelatestimprovements, install any newfirmware version available from: https://shop.movensee.com/ccc

Werecommendtoupgradealldevices(therobot,thewatchandthe3beacons)atthesametime.Makesurethatalldevicesarefullychargedbeforestartingtheprocedure.

1. Download the last firmware version

Downloadthelatestfirmwareversionathttps://shop.movensee.com/ccc

Savethefirmwareonamicro-SDcardformattedwiththeFAT32,FAT16orFAT12format(usually, micro-SD cards with a capacity lower than 32Gb are formatted with a correct format). The file must be saved in the root directory of thememorycard,notinasub-directory.ThisfileismeanttobeopeneddirectlyonandbyPIXEM(donottrytoopenitfromyourcomputer).

Check that the name of the file is update.mnp without any ...(1) or ...(2) at the end of the name.

Insertthemicro-SDcardintherobotslotontherobotside.

Need some help to upgrade your PIXEM ?

Have a look at the tutorial video:https://youtu.be/CxnVju8qysw

The micro SD card goes into the robot slot

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2. Start the UPGRADE modePressandholdTurnRightbuttonontherobot,thenbrieflypressonpowerbutton.

ReleaseTurnRightbuttonwhentheredlightstartstoblink.

3. UPGRADE each deviceNext,youhavetoupgradeeachelementoneaftertheother(notallatthesametime):

For the robot:PressbrieflyTurnLeftbutton.ThegreenLEDblinksrapidlyduringtheupgrade,andstopswhenitisfinished.

For a watch or a beacon (switched OFF before the procedure): →Startthe«upgrade»mode:pressitsstartedbuttonduringseveralseconds,untilitsgreenLEDblinks →Releasethebutton,andpressitagainbrieflytolaunchtheupgrade.ThegreenLEDblinksrapidlyduringtheupgrade,andturnsfullgreenwhenitisfinished.

Is there a problem? Don’t panic....

►Iftheupgradeisaborted(error,switchOFF,…),youcanstartagaintheprocedure.

Ifduringstep2,theredLEDdoesnotblink:►Checkthatthemicro-SDcardcapacityislowerthan32GbandformattedwiththeFAT32,FAT16,orFAT12format;►Checkthattheupgradefileisstoredattherootofthecardandnotinasub-directory;►Checkthatthecardisinsertedcorrectlyintherobotslot.

1. Press on hold turnRIGHT button

3. Release turnRIGHT button when the red light starts to blink

2. Briefly press POWER ON

4. Press turnLEFT button to upgrade the robot

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Description of LEDs

start procedure

LED status Description

LEDsoff Therobotisoff

greenLEDblinkingslowly Therobotisinitializing

tracking

LED status Description

greenLEDblinkingslowly thecameraisonstandby

greenLEDblinkingquickly thewatchrequeststhestartorstopoftheREC

greenLEDON thecameraisrecording

recharging

LED status Description

redpowerLEDisON Therobotisrecharging

redpowerLEDisblinking Therechargeisending

redpowerLEDisoff Thebatteryisfull

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upgrade procedure

LED status Description

redLEDblinking Therobotisinupgrademode

redLEDON Therobotisinupgrademodebuttherobotcannotreadthe«update.mnp»file

greenLEDblinkingquicklyredLEDblinkingslowly Therobotisupgrading

redLEDblinkingslowly(afterthepreviousstep) Theupgradehasbeendone

Bluetooth

LED status Description

blueLEDoff Bluetooth is off

blueLEDblinkingquickly Therobotisreadytobepairedwiththeapp

blueLEDblinkingslowly Therobothasalreadybeenpairedwithanapp,buttheappisnotcurrentlyconnected

blueLEDON Anappisconnectedwiththerobot

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tracking

LED status Description

LEDsoff Thewatchisoff

greenLEDblinkingslowly ThewatchisONbutnotfilmedbythecamera

greenLEDblinkingquickly Thewatchrequeststhestart/stopoftheREC

greenLEDON ThewatchisONandfilmedbythecamera

recharging

LED status Description

redLEDON Thewatchisrecharging

redLEDblinking Therechargeisending

redLEDisoff Thebatteryisfull

upgrade procedure

LED status Description

greenLEDblinkingslowly Thewatchisinupgrademode

greenLEDblinkingquickly Thewatchisupgrading

greenLEDON Theupgradeiscompleted

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tracking

LED status Description

LEDsoff Thebeaconisoff

greenLEDON ThebeaconisON

recharging

LED status Description

redLEDON Thebeaconisrecharging

redLEDblinking Therechargeisending

redLEDisoff Thebatteryisfull

upgrade procedure

LED status Description

greenLEDblinkingslowly Thebeaconisinupgrademode

greenLEDblinkingquickly Thebeaconisupgrading

greenLEDON Theupgradeiscompleted

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SpecificationsINDOOR and OUTDOORPIXEMtracksawatchwiththesameperformanceinsideoroutside

RANGE330ft=100meters

AUTOMATIC ZOOMWithcompatiblesmartphones&tablets.Fixedotherwise.

REC CONTROL FROM THE WATCHWithcompatiblesmartphones&tablets.

ROTATIONSPAN:Rotations360°endless.120°/smax(45mphat30ft;72km/hat10m).TILT:Manualrotations.

MAXIMUM LOADUpto5lbs(2,5Kg)

MOTOR NOISEVerysilentmotor.Youcanuseabluetoothmicrophone(not provided) or any equivalent accessory to captureanydistantvoice.

MULTI USERSTrack1to16watches.

AUTONOMYROBOT4h,WATCH3h,Micro-BEACONS3h.Li-Ion Batteries. All chargers included: WIRELESSCHARGERforthewatch.StandardUSBchargersfortherobotandthemicro-beaconsThe robot and themicro-beacons CAN BE PLUGGEDIN AWALL SOCKET in order to film all day long in aconference room or an arena. It also allows to set upPIXEMformonthsoryearsatthesameplace.

TRANSPORTDesignedtobeveryeasytopackandtotakewithyoueverywhere.Inanystandardphotobag>8,7x3,9x5,9in(>22x10x15cm).

DIMENSIONSRobot:6.7x4.0x4.0in-280Oz 17x10x10cm-800gBeacon:4.0x2.0x0.8in-2.3Oz 10.5x5x2cm-65gWatch:2.8x2.0x0.8in-1.9Oz 7x5x2cm-50g WARRANTY2Years

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More information about PIXEM batteriesTherobot,thewatchandthethreebeaconsincludeaLithium-IonbatteryyouneedtochargebeforestartingtousePIXEM.Thedevicesneedabout2hourstobefullychargedifcompletelyunloaded.Oncecharged,therobotisabletorunformorethanthreehours.Thewatchandthebeaconsbatteriescanrunbetween2and3hoursandahalf.

1.Batterychargecapacitytendstodecreaseovertimeanduse.

2.Lithium-ionbatteriestypicallyhavealifespanofbetween300to500chargecyclesandareexpectedtoretainaround80%oftheiroriginalbatterycapacityafter300chargecycles,orafteraboutoneyearofuse.

3.Highorlowambienttemperaturesmaynegativelyaffectbatteryperformance,resultinginalossofupto70%ofchargecapacity.Thebatteriesshouldbestoredatatemperaturebetween10°to30°C.

4.IfyoudonotuseyourPIXEMforanextendedperiod,thebatteriesshouldbechargedbetween40%to60%everytwomonths.

5.Toavoidself-dischargeoftherobot,unplugtherobotaftertheendoftherobotcharge,turntherobotONforafewsecondsandthenturnitOFFbeforestoringit.

Normaldropinbatterycapacityovertimeanduseinnotcoveredbythewarranty

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F.A.QWhat kind of tripod do I need?Youneedatripodwitha3/8»screw.Itisbiggerthantheusual1/4’’screwgenerallyusedforcameras.Donotusea tripodwithahead,becauseofpoorstability (exceptveryhighcosttripods!)andbecauseithasa1/4’’screw.

How long can I film with a smartphone/tablet?Italldependsonthememoryavailableonyourphone.Itisusuallypossibletoaddamicro-SDcardtoincreaseyourphone’sstoragecapacity.With128GBofmemory,youcanfilmfor24hoursinHD.

Is it necessary to measure everything manually in detail to set-up the beacons at precise locations?No.ItisliketheGPS:youdon’tneedtoknowthepositionofeachsatellites, it isautomatic.Justputthe3micro-beacons somewhere around your playground, switchthemon,andyouaredone.

Is it an issue if I go outside the area set-up by the beacons?No.Youcangooutsidetheareasetupbythebeaconsandstillbeframed.Andofcourseifyouaregoingtoofarthecamerawillloseyou,anditwillfindyouagainwhenyoucomeback.

Can I use PIXEM in a building with metallic walls? Yes.JusttakecaretohavealltheelementsofPIXEMafewinches(afewcentimeters)awayfromthemetal.

Can I use PIXEM robot without the three beacons? The three easy to set up beacons included with thePIXEM allows the robot to be responsive, precise andtofilmfrom330ft(100meters):itisexactlywhatmakesPIXEM a unique technological product. The threebeacons are used by the watch to calculate 10 timesper second the position of the robot which explainsexactlywhyyouneedthebeaconstoenjoyyourPIXEMexperience.

Does PIXEM have an automatic tilt?PIXEM has a manual tilt you can set before filming.Formostactivityonalevelground,youdon’tneedtheautomatictilt.Asanexample,refertothisvideotakenfromthestadiumstands,abovethearena:https://youtu.be/lLNN-ya_lIw

Is it possible to live stream with the PIXEM App? What is the delay?UsethefreePIXEMapptolivestreamingyourvideosonfacebook,youtubeorother socialmedias*asourownPIXEMLIVEPlatformwithfullprivacymanagement.*Skype and FaceTime cannot accept a video from another app, so the PIXEM app video will not have a real time live streaming, they will have a random delay of about 10 to 40 sec.

How long does the beacon battery last?

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What if I need to film for a longer period? Thebeaconsbatterylastsabout3hours.Ifyoustillneedmoretimetofilm,youcanalwaysuseapowerbank(notincluded).Justplugthepowerbanktothebeaconandthat’sit!

Is it possible to plug the robot and the beacons to a wall socket ? Do they work or do they only recharge?The robot and the beacons can be plugged in awallsocket,andtheywork.Itisasolutionforfilmingalldaylong,andalsotoinstallPIXEMatafixedplace.

What are the maximum and minimum operating temperatures?As any electronic devices, PIXEM operation is notguaranteedattemperaturesbelow0°Cortemperaturesabove40°C.InreallifewehavemanycustomersusingPIXIO since more than two year in cold countries,Canada,Sweden,Iceland,Norway,Finlandetc.,andtheyneverhadanyproblemincoldweather.AndinourlabwetestedPIXEMat-18°C.Batteriesusuallyhavelessautonomyinthecold,thisisprobablythemainconsequence.

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Troubleshooting

CONNECTIONPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

I cannot connect my smartphone or tablet to the PIXEM robot

You try to connect your devices in the Bluetooth settings of your smartphone/tablet instead of using the PIXEM app

Activate the bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet (do not try to connect the phone with the robot at this time)�

Launch the PIXEM app and select «use the PIXEM app with a PIXEM robot»�

Switch the robot ON�

Connect the PIXEM app to the robot by pressing briefly the pairing button at the rear of the robot� Its blue light will flash rapidly during the connection procedure� The light will light up in fixed blue when your devices are connected

WerecommendthatyouregularlyupdatePIXEMfirmwaretoenhancePIXEMbehaviour.Refertothecompleteupdateprocedurepage29.

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TRACKINGPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

The PIXEM robot does not start tracking whereas the watch LED blinks irregularly�

The robot, the watch, and the beacons cannot start their radio communications correctly�

Place the robot and the beacons following the instructions page 12 «Micro-beacons location» and start again the system�If the tracking does not start after about 20 seconds, you can help by holding the watch above your head a few seconds� As soon as the tracking starts, you can put your hand down�

The PIXEM robot does not start tracking whereas the watch LED blinks regularly� The watch starts on the upgrade mode�

Turn ON the watch by pressing the button until the green light turns ON the release the button immediately�

The PIXEM robot rotations are always in the wrong direction of rotation� The beacons are not placed correctly�

The beacon n°2 must be on the left of the beacon n°1, as seen from the robot� Follow the instructions given page 12 «Micro beacons set-up» and start again the system�

Sometimes, the robot is shaky, and/or too late� Distances are too long, and/or an external element is perturbating the system�

Place the beacons and the robot following the instructions given page 12 «Micro-beacons location» and start again the system�

The PIXEM works well at short range but malfunctions at long range The radio communication malfunctions

1� Verify that the beacons are not placed on the ground� The beacons must be settled at 1m to 2m from the ground�

2� Place the robot and the beacons following the instructions page 12 «Micro-beacons location» and start again the system�

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TRACKINGPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

The PIXEM robot always films on my side�

The beacon n°1 was not well at the center of the frame before starting the watch, and/or the beacon n°1 was much closer to the camera than the whole area you want to film, and/or the robot is not screwed enough to the tripod

1� Re-start the system, checking that the beacon n°1 is well at the center (right-left) of the camera screen before starting the watch� Check that the distance between the beacon n°1 and the camera is similar to the maximum distance of the area you want to film (half this distance is a minimum)�

2� Check that the robot is well screwed to the tripod�

ZOOM / RECPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

I cannot start recording from the watch and the zoom is fixed The app is not connected to the robot

1� activate the bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet2� launch the PIXEM app3. turn the robot ON then briefly press thebutton on the rear of the robot�

RECHARGEPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

The watch does not recharge (the red LED is OFF)

The watch battery is already chargedor

The watch is not properly placed on the charger

1� Check that the watch is not already charged�

2� Check that the watch is positioned on the right side of the charge (the side without marks)�

3� Check that the watch is in direct contact with the charger�

The robot or a beacon does not recharge (the red LED is OFF) The battery device is already charged

Check that the device is not already charged (the red LED does not turn ON if the battery is charged)�

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RECHARGEPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

The robot discharges when OFF The robot is self-dischargingToavoidself-dischargeoftherobot :unplugthe robotafter theendof the robotcharge,turntherobotONfewsecondsandthenturnitOFFbeforestoreit.

FIRMWARE UPDATEPROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

I cannot upgrade my system (the red led remains ON) The PIXEM robot cannot read the file�

1� Check that the micro-SD card has been formatted with FAT32 option�

2� Check that the file is in the root directory of the micro-SD card and not in a sub-directory�

3� Check that the microSD card is inserted into the PIXEM robot slot (not in the camera)�

4� Check that the name of the file does not include any ���(1) or ���(2) at the end of the name or does not include the file extension twice (eg update�mnp�mnp)�If so, rename the file update�mnp or update if your computer does not display the extension files�

After an update, the PIXEM malfunctions You did not updated all the devices (robot, watch and the 3 beacons)

Update all devices (robot, watch and the 3 beacons)

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Customer supportOurqualifiedteamwillguaranteeyoufastsupport incaseofquestionsorproblemswithyourequipment.Ourobjectiveistohaveyourproductinagoodworkingorder.

Ifyouneedhelp,pleasecheckcarefullythemanual,theFAQ,andifnecessarycontactMOVE‘NSEEbyphone,e-mailormail.

Phone(France):+33(0)970751315(noadditionalcharge)E-mail(after-sales):[email protected]

Mail(aftersales):MOVE‘NSEE-SAV,38rueJimSEVELLEC,29200BREST

MOVE‘NSEEproductshavea2yearslegalwarrantyagainsthiddendefectsoriginatingfromamaterialsdefect,or fromadesignormanufacturingdefect affecting theproductsdeliveredand rendering theseunfit foruse.Openingtheproductorapartoftheproductvoidsthewarranty.

Toreturnaproduct,youmustfirstcontactMOVE‘NSEEtoexplaintheproblem.

IfthetechnicaldepartmentatMOVE‘NSEEdecidesthattheproductneedstobereturnedtothem,youwillbegivena returncode.Youcanthenreturntheproductalongwiththeaccessories in itsoriginalpackaging.Thereturncodemustbeclearlymarkedontheexteriorofthepackaging.

Assoonaswereceiveyourpackage,ourtechnicianswillinspectandanalysetheproblemitem.Iftheguaranteedetailedintheconditionsofsaleareapplicable,itwillberepairedorreplacedfreeofcharge.Inallothercases,youwillbesentafreequoteforrepairs.Youwillthenhavethechoice:

-torefusethequote,inwhichcasetheproductwillbereturnedtoyouatyourownexpense. -toacceptthequote.Inthiscase,repairswillbeginonreceptionofyourpayment.Theproductwillthenbereturnedtoyouoncetherepairshavebeencompleted.

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Precautions and safetyBatteries:If the internal batteries aremishandled, the batteriescanburst,causeafireorevenchemicalburns.Observethefollowing cautions.Donot disassemble.Donot crushanddonotexposethebatteriestoanyshockor forcesuchashammering,droppingorsteppingonit.Donotshortcircuitanddonotallowmetalobjectstocomeintocontactwiththebatteriesterminals.Donotexposetohightemperatureabove60°C(140°F)suchasindirectsunlightorinacarparkedinthesun.Donotincinerateordisposeofinfire.Donothandledamagedorleakinglithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the batteriesusingthechargersprovidedoradevicethatcanchargethe batteries. Keep the batteries out of the reach ofsmallchildren.Keepthebatteriesdry.Don’treplacethebatteriesyourself.Disposeofusedbatteriespromptly.

Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,donotexposetheunittorainormoisture.Donotplaceobjectsfilledwith liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do notexposethebatteriestoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine,fireorthelike.

The product includes small parts. Keep it out of thereachofsmallchildren.

Cablesmaycausestrangulation.Keepitoutofthereachofsmallchildren.

The PIXEM watch, wherever it is on the subject or avehicle, isaprominencethatmaycause injury forthesubjectitselforotherpeoplearoundhim.Thearmbandcan interact with other equipments. The user is fullyresponsiblefortheuseoftheproductandforsecurityofitsactivities.TheresponsibilityofMOVE‘NSEEcannotbeengagedincaseofinjuryordeath.

For customers in the European UnionPIXEMconformstotheCEnorm.

It conforms to the IEEE 802.15.4 standard UWB PHYwiththefollowingdetails:- band: 5 (central frequency : 6489.6MHzbandwidth :499.2MHz)-Power:≤-41.3dBm/MHzPIRE-Modulation:BPM-BPSK

Theimporterisresponsibleforcheckingconformancewithlocalnormsofthecountryofuse.

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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

This symbol on the product or on its packagingindicates that this product shall not be treated ashousehold waste. Instead it shall be handed over tothe applicable collection point for the recycling ofelectrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring thisproduct isdisposedof correctly, youwillhelppreventpotentialnegativeconsequences for theenvironmentandhumanhealth,which couldotherwisebe causedby inappropriate waste handling of this product. Therecycling of materials will help to conserve naturalresources. For more detailed information aboutrecyclingofthisproduct,pleasecontactyourlocalCivicOffice, your household waste disposal service or theshopwhereyoupurchasedtheproduct.

For customers in the USA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES:Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.Youcanhelppreserveourenvironmentby returning your used rechargeablebatteries to thecollectionand recyclinglocationnearestyou.Formoreinformation

regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call tollfree1-800-822-8837,orvisithttp://www.call2recycle.org/

Thisdevice complieswithpart 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference thatmaycauseundesiredoperation.Note: This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant topart 15of theFCCRules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordancewith the instructions,may cause harmfulinterferenceto radiocommunications.However, thereis no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrectthe

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interferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:—Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.—Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnicianforhelp.

The supplied interface cable must be used with theequipment in order to comply with the limits for adigitaldevicepursuanttoSubpartBofPart 15ofFCCRules.

Any changes ormodifications to this equipment notexpresslyapprovedbyMOVE ‘NSEES.A.Smaycause,harmfulinterferenceandvoidtheFCCauthorizationtooperatethisequipment

For the robot and the beacons:ThisequipmentcomplieswithFCC’sradiationexposurelimitssetforthforanuncontrolledenvironmentunderthefollowingconditions: 1.Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedsuch that aminimumseparationdistanceof 20cm ismaintainedbetweentheradiator(antenna)anduser’s/nearbyperson’sbodyatalltimes.2.Thistransmittermustnotbeco-locatedoroperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter.

For the watch:This portable equipment with it’s antenna complies

with FCC’s radiation exposure limits set forth for anuncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance,followtheinstructionsbelow:1.Thistransmittermustnotbeco-locatedoroperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter.2.Avoiddirectcontacttotheantenna,orkeepcontacttoaminimumwhileusingthisequipment.