- \n
- Setting up the tripod<\/a><\/li>\n
- Setting up the Swivl robot and tablet<\/a><\/li>\n
- Using the SD card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Recording your lesson<\/h4>\n
- \n
- Getting ready to record<\/a><\/li>\n
- Using the second microphone<\/a><\/li>\n
- Placing the camera in your classroom<\/a><\/li>\n
- Recording your lesson<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Charging the\u00a0equipment<\/a><\/h4>\n
Troubleshooting<\/h4>\n
- \n
- Swivl robot<\/a><\/li>\n
- Microphones<\/a><\/li>\n
- Tablet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Equipment guides<\/a><\/h4>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Setting up the\u00a0equipment<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n
Setting up the tripod<\/h3>\n
The tripod is used to support the Swivl robot and the Samsung tablet while you record your lesson.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-08-at-1.15.05-PM.png\")
<\/h3>\nStep #1<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Open the legs of the tripod by pulling down on the center knob and separating the tripod legs. Once fully opened, tighten the center knob to lock the legs in place.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-08-at-2.05.52-PM.png\")
<\/p>\nStep #2<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Open the upper lock to extend the leg. Once the leg lock is open, extend the leg by pulling on it. Close the leg lock to secure the leg.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nStep #3<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Repeat for the remaining legs (both upper and lower) and adjust the height as needed.<\/p>\n
Note that there is tape on the lower legs marking the height that is typically ideal for the tripod when video recording instruction. You can extend the lower legs of the tripod until you reach the tape and make adjustments as you see fit.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Step #4<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Finally, life the camera mount handle until the camera mount is parallel to the floor. Turn the handle to the right to lock the camera mount in place.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-08-at-2.16.01-PM.png\")
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<\/p>\n
Setting up the Swivl robot and tablet<\/h3>\n
The Swivl sits on top of the tripod. Your Samsung tablet will fit into the slot on the top of the Swivl robot. The Swivl includes a microphone that is used to track your movement as you teach. The microphone snaps into a lanyard that you will wear around your neck while you record your instruction.<\/p>\n
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Step #1<\/span>:<\/strong> Attach the Swivl robot to the tripod by placing the built-in mount on the bottom of the Swivl over the screw on the tripod’s camera mount. Turn the tripod knob counter clockwise to secure the Swivl in place.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-08-at-2.53.47-PM.png\")
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<\/p>\nStep #2<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Place the tablet on the Swivl robot.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-08-at-11.55.43-AM-636x330.png\")
<\/p>\nStep #3<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Connect the Swivl to the tablet.<\/p>\n
Take the black audio cable from the Swivl case. Plug the green end of the cable into the green audio port on the tablet. Then plug the yellow end of the cable into the yellow audio port on the Swivl.<\/p>\n
Find the white USB cable. Plug the blue end of the cable into the blue micro-USB port on the tablet. Then plug the red end of the cable into the red USB port on the Swivl.<\/p>\n
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\r\n\r\n<\/pre>\nStep #4<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Power on the Swivl and the microphone.<\/p>\n
Press and hold the power button on the Swivl robot. Press and hold the power button on the microphone. The power lights on both the Swivl and microphone will turn green, indicating that the microphone is paired with the Swivl and is ready to use.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-08-at-3.02.03-PM.png\")
<\/p>\nStep #5<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Turn on the tablet and check out the features<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-08-at-12.02.42-PM-636x363.png\")
<\/p>\nStep #6<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Pair the Swivl robot with the tablet.<\/p>\n
Tap the Swivl Capture App to wake up the Swivl Robot. Notice that the Bluetooth\u00a0indicator light on the left side of the Swivl will turn green.\u00a0 This means the tablet has \u201cpaired\u201d and is communicating with the Swivl robot.<\/p>\n
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Using the SD card<\/h3>\n
The SD card tray is located on the lower right side of the tablet underneath the power and volume buttons.<\/p>\n
To insert the SD card into the tablet<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Step #1<\/span>:<\/strong> Insert the small silver key (found in your tablet box) into the small hole in the SD card tray. Press gently and the SD card holder will pop up. If you misplace the key, an opened paper clip will also work.<\/em><\/p>\n
Step #2<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Once the tray pops up, remove it from the tablet. Place the SD card in the tray with the Samsung label facing up.<\/p>\n
Step #3<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Slide the tray back into the space in the tablet. If it does not easily slide back in, readjust the SD card.<\/p>\n
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To remove the SD card from the tablet<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Follow the same steps as above and remove the SD card that is in the tray. Then place the SD card into the adapter.<\/p>\n
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Recording your lesson<\/h2>\n
<\/h3>\n
Getting ready to record<\/h3>\n
Step #1<\/em><\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Power on the Swivl by holding down the on\/off button.<\/p>\n
Step #2<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Power on the microphone by holding down the power button. The power light on the microphone and on the Swivl robot should both turn solid green, meaning they are paired.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-08-at-12.34.25-PM.png\")
<\/p>\nStep #3<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Slowly move the microphone back and forth in front of the Swivl to make sure it follows the movement of the microphone.<\/p>\n
Step #4<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Slide the microphone into the lanyard and put it around your neck.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-08-at-12.33.16-PM.png\")
<\/span><\/p>\nStep #5<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Power on the second microphone and decide where you will place it. See the next section for information on placing the second microphone in your classroom.<\/p>\n
Step #6<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Power on the\u00a0tablet. Ensure an SD card has been inserted.<\/p>\n
Step #7<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Tap the Swivl capture icon.<\/p>\n
Step #8<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Tap the\u00a0three bars on the top left of the screen to open the Swivl Capture menu.<\/p>\n
Step #9<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Tap \u201cCapture\u201d to be taken to the Swivl camera screen.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-08-at-3.17.25-PM.png\")
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<\/p>\nStep #10<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0Check to ensure both lights on the Swivl robot are green before recording.<\/p>\n
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Using the second microphone<\/h3>\n
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- The primary microphone<\/strong> will be the one you turn on first. This is the microphone you should wear. You will know it\u2019s the primary microphone because the Swivl robot will follow it.<\/li>\n
- The secondary microphone<\/strong> is the one you turn on second. The purpose of this microphone is to record additional audio during your lesson. The Swivl robot will not<\/span> follow this microphone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n
Step #1<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Turn on the primary microphone (in the lanyard) and place it around your neck.<\/p>\n
Step #2<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Place the secondary microphone in the lanyard and hold down the power button to turn it on.<\/p>\n
Step #3<\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Place the secondary microphone where appropriate to record audio during the lesson:<\/p>\n
One teacher, large group instruction:\u00a0<\/strong>Use the secondary microphone to record student voices. Place the secondary microphone on a table where students will be working in groups or on a piece of furniture centrally located amongst students.<\/p>\n
One teacher, small group instruction:\u00a0<\/strong>Use the secondary microphone to record student voices. Place the secondary microphone on the table where you are conducting your small group amongst students.<\/p>\n
Two teachers:\u00a0<\/strong>Use the secondary microphone to record the second teacher\u2019s voice. Put the secondary microphone in the lanyard and give to the other teacher to wear around his\/her neck.<\/p>\n
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Placing the camera in your classroom<\/h3>\n
The primary goal of video recording is to capture your instruction. However, in order to get a full picture of the lesson, it is very helpful to capture student actions and responses during the lesson. The ideal camera placement is one where the camera can always see you well and can capture students as much as possible.<\/p>\n
For large group instruction<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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- Place the camera to the side of where instruction occurs, approximately 10-12 feet from where you will be delivering instruction. If it is possible, place the camera to the side of where students sit rather than behind them so that student actions will be captured. Make sure you can see yourself in the tablet screen from where you deliver instruction.<\/li>\n
- The camera should be sitting straight in the Swivl or angled slightly downward to ensure it captures both you and the students. You can move the angle of the camera downward by holding down the checkmark button in the middle of the microphone and pointing it toward the Swivl. Move your arm in a downward motion and the Swivl should follow.<\/li>\n
- The camera will rotate to follow you even if you move around the room during instruction. If students are working in groups, do your best to place the camera where it will best capture your instruction as you work with different groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For small group instruction:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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- If you will be seated (such as at a table with a group of students) during the lesson, place the camera to the side of the table and angled toward the students so that it will capture your instruction and student responses (not the backs of student heads).<\/li>\n
- Make sure the camera is angled downward or lower the tripod so that the tablet captures your instruction in this position. You can move the angle of the camera downward by holding down the checkmark button in the middle of the microphone and pointing it toward the Swivl. Move your arm in a downward motion and the Swivl should follow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/h3>\n
Recording your lesson<\/h3>\n
When you\u2019re ready to start recording, <\/strong>press the record button on the tablet or<\/span> press the record button on the side of the microphone to begin recording.<\/p>\n
The light above the record button on the microphone will show a solid red light when the device is recording.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-09-at-4.07.47-PM-636x358.png\")
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While recording, g<\/strong>lance at the Swivl periodically throughout your lesson to make sure it is still following you and you can see yourself in the tablet screen.<\/p>\n
Occasionally if you move too quickly, the Swivl will lose track of you, but will continue to pick up audio.\u00a0If the Swivl stops following you, simply reorient it towards you when you have a free moment by standing in front of the Swivl robot and allowing it to reconnect with the microphone around your neck.<\/p>\n
Tips on lighting:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Keep the classroom lights on as much as possible to ensure your video is not dark.<\/li>\n
- If sun is streaming in the classroom through the windows, keep the shades closed to prevent glare in your video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/h3>\n
To watch your videos, <\/strong>go to the Swivl Capture app and click on Library to see a list of your recorded videos.<\/p>\n
Tap the video you want to watch. A playback screen will open and play the video. To hear the audio, make sure to unplug the audio cable from the tablet.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-09-at-4.46.27-PM.png\")
<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Powering off the equipment<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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- To power off the tablet, press the Power button on the top right corner of the tablet for a few seconds.<\/li>\n
- Tap \u201cPower off\u201d on the screen.<\/li>\n
- To power off the microphone, hold down the power button.<\/li>\n
- To power off the Swivl, hold the power button (right side) on the Swivl robot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-09-at-4.12.46-PM-636x343.png\")
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Charging the\u00a0equipment<\/h2>\n
\u0018Before you begin recording and after every recording, plug in the camera unit to charge it.\u00a0To charge the equipment, simply plug the charging cable into the Swivl robot with the tablet still connected.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-09-at-4.23.36-PM-636x291.png\")
<\/p>\nBe sure to leave all of the cables plugged in while charging. This will ensure that the tablet, Swivl robot, and microphone will all charge.<\/p>\n
NOTE<\/strong>: Both lights on the Swivl robot will flash red when the Swivl robot has low battery and needs to be charged.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Charging the microphones<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The microphone is stored in the compartment on top of the Swivl during charging. To ensure the microphone charges properly, take care to align the metal contacts on the microphone to the metal contacts in the Swivl charging slot.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-09-at-4.31.11-PM.png\")
<\/p>\nNOTE<\/strong>: The microphone will show a flashing red light when it has low battery and needs to be charged.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Charging\u00a0lights<\/h3>\n
\u00a0<\/span>When you plug in the unit, you should see an LED light on the Swivl robot base illuminate in either red\u00a0or green. Charge the unit until the light is solid green,\u00a0meaning that the Swivl robot, tablet, and microphone\u00a0are all fully charged.<\/p>\n
![\"Untitled\"](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Untitled-636x466.png\")
<\/p>\nThe battery life of the Swivl robot and microphone can also be checked in the Swivl Capture App under Settings<\/strong>. To do this, the tablet must be connected to the Swivl via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-09-at-4.37.42-PM.png\")
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<\/h2>\n
Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n
Swivl Robot<\/h3>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-09-at-5.05.25-PM.png\")
<\/p>\nIn order to record a video, both lights on the Swivl robot should be solid green.<\/p>\n
If the Bluetooth light is red<\/strong>, reset the Bluetooth connection between the tablet and the Swivl robot:<\/p>\n
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- On the tablet, tap on Settings<\/strong> on the home screen<\/li>\n
- In the Bluetooth tab, tap on SWIVL under Available Devices<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Within 1 minute, the Swivl should appear under \u201cPaired devices\u201d<\/li>\n
- Once you go back into the Swivl Capture App and access the camera, the Bluetooth light will turn green<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If both lights are flashing red<\/strong>, charge the equipment.<\/p>\n
If the power light is solid red<\/strong>, pair the marker with the Swivl robot:<\/p>\n
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- On the Swivl robot, hold down both the Bluetooth and power buttons simultaneously until the power light is blinking<\/li>\n
- On the microphone, hold down the checkmark button (front) and power button (side) simultaneously until the power light on the microphone flashes green<\/li>\n
- The power light on the Swivl and the microphone will both turn solid green, indicating they are paired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/h3>\n
Microphones<\/h3>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-09-at-5.06.34-PM.png\")
<\/h2>\nIn order to record a video, the light above the power button on the microphone should be solid green. This indicates the microphone is on and paired to the Swivl.<\/p>\n
If the power light is solid red<\/strong>, pair the marker with the Swivl robot:<\/p>\n
- \n
- On the Swivl robot, hold down both the Bluetooth and power buttons simultaneously until the power light is blinking<\/li>\n
- On the microphone, hold down the checkmark button (front) and power button (side) simultaneously until the power light on the microphone flashes green<\/li>\n
- The power light on the Swivl and the microphone will both turn solid green, indicating they are paired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If the power light is flashing red<\/strong>, charge the marker:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Place the marker in the compartment located on top of the Swivl robot<\/li>\n
- Plug the Swivl robot into an outlet using the black charging cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\n
Tablet<\/h3>\n
![\"Screen](\"\/voise\/files\/2016\/08\/Screen-Shot-2016-08-09-at-5.08.36-PM.png\")
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<\/p>\nEach video you record should be stored on the SD card that is placed in the tablet.<\/p>\n
If the SD card is blank after you have recorded a video<\/strong>, set the tablet to store videos on the SD card rather than on the tablet\u2019s memory:<\/p>\n
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- On the Swivl Capture App, tap the three bars in the top left of the screen<\/li>\n
- Tap on the Settings<\/strong> tab<\/li>\n
- Under App Settings<\/strong>, tap on \u201cStorage selection\u201d<\/li>\n
- Tap the button to \u201cexternal SD card\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/h2>\n
Equipment guides<\/h2>\n
Click the links below to download the equipment and classroom recording guides.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
- \n
- Equipment set-up guide<\/a><\/li>\n
- Classroom recording quick guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Classroom recording quick guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
- Under App Settings<\/strong>, tap on \u201cStorage selection\u201d<\/li>\n
- In the Bluetooth tab, tap on SWIVL under Available Devices<\/strong><\/li>\n
- On the tablet, tap on Settings<\/strong> on the home screen<\/li>\n
- The secondary microphone<\/strong> is the one you turn on second. The purpose of this microphone is to record additional audio during your lesson. The Swivl robot will not<\/span> follow this microphone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Microphones<\/a><\/li>\n
- Using the second microphone<\/a><\/li>\n
- Setting up the Swivl robot and tablet<\/a><\/li>\n