DPVR E3 Polaris Kit User manual

DPVR E3 Polaris Kit
User Manual
Version 1.3-20171228

1. Unpacking
2. Headset
3. Polaris base station
4. Polaris controller
5. First use of the product
6. Configurations of the headset, controller and base station
7. Steam
Package contents
Introduction
Wearing the headset
Adjusting headbelt
Headset repair and maintenance
Headset indicators
Connecting earphone and microphone to headset via the
audio cable
Introduction
Base station usage scenario
Polaris base station indicators
Introduction
Button mapping
Recharging the Polaris controller
Polaris controller turning on/off, standby and waking up
Mounting Strap on the Polaris controller
Indicators on the Polaris controller
Download the DpnAssistant
Check computer configuration
Novice wizard
Connect the headset and computer
Headset firmware upgrade
Load base station parameters
Upgrade base station firmware
Mount the base station positioning base station
Pairing the polaris controller and upgrading the controller
firmware
Base station calibration purpose
Base station coverage
Preparations for base station calibration
Base station calibration
What is the Steam?
What is the Steam VR?
Steam download and installation
How to perform room setup in Steam VR
In the Steam, how to open an non-Steam game downloaded
locally?
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CONTENTS

8. Gaming zone
9. Troubleshooting
10. Contact us
11. Brand and copyright
What is the gaming zone?
Plan the gaming zone
Choose the gaming zone
Set up Standing Only gaming zone
Set up Room Scale gaming zone
Reset gaming zone
Verify setup
What to do if no Polaris controller is detected?
What to do if the indicator of the Polaris controller is off?
What to do if I disconnect the Polaris controller accidentally
during the firmware upgrade and cannot start up any more?
What to do if the headset cannot be traced?
What to do if the headset display is fuzzy?
What to do when I get the error “Failed to detect the DP
headset. Please check the connection?”
What to do if “HDMI disconnected” is shown in the Device
Connect of the DpnAssistant?
What to do if “USB disconnected” is shown in the Device
Connect of the DpnAssistant?
What to do when no sound is heard by using the audio cable?
Is it possible to play the VR audio from the computer at the
same time?
What to do if the base station calibration failed?
What are the warranty policies in case of accidental damage
with the Polarisbase station?
What to do when my TV remote control does not work while
the E3 Polaris is in use?
Health Tip
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Package contents
Remarks: The positioning set (180º) is a single base station
configuration, including one base station, one base station power
supply and one accessory kit.
The positioning set (360º) is a dual base station configuration,
including two base stations, two base station power supplies and
two accessory kits.
The headset is the window bringing you into the virtual reality (VR)
environment. It includes sensors that are traceable by the Polaris
base station.
Hint: The headset includes several laser sensors inside. In order
they can receive well laser signals from the base stations, do not
cover the headset surface with any extra materials. In addition, keep
your hands or other items from blocking the location of the headset
sensors during usage.
1. Unpacking
introduction
2. Headset
Main device Accessories
3-in-1 cable (installed)
Audio cable (installed)
Back foam cushion
Lens cloth
Calibrator
Controller charger (x2）
USB cable (x2), i.e. USB to Micro-USB cable
Strap (x2）
Base station power supply*
Base station installation accessory kit *
DPVR E3 Polaris
Polaris controller (x2)
Polaris base station*

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Back Foam Cushion
Head Strap
Face Foam Cushion
Optical Lens
Baffler
Mic In
Audio Cable
3-in-1 Cable
Cable Cover
DPVR Logo/
Pilot Lamp
Pictures:

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Fig. 1 Press the facial foam of the headset against
your glasses, and then pull the headband.
Fig. 2 Enclose the glasses with the facial foam, loosen
the headband and adjust to a confortable position.
Wearing the headset
For glasses-free users, just wear the headset and adjust it to a
comfortable position.
For users with glasses, please follow these instructions to wear the
headset:

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Velcro loop
Velcro hook
Adjusting strap
The device comes with a headbelt which adapts to user’s head
circumference automatically through its elastic structure. If the head
circumference is too small and the headset may easily fall down due
to loose headbelt, please use the head buffer. If the head circumfer-
ence is big enough, the back foam cushioningis not necessary.
Headset repair and maintenance
Servicing the E3 headset
The following instructions are used for servicing your E3 headset.
• Keep the headset away from sharp items such as cable tip, in case
the headset lens be scratched.
• During use or storage, avoid direct irradiation from strong sunshine
or other light sources on the lens lest the product be damaged.
• When the headset is in storage, we recommend using protective
film on the lens to prevent accidental scratching.
Cleaning headset lens
• To wipe the lens, always use the lens cloth provided in the package.
• Dip the lens cloth in alcohol or special detergent.
• Wipe in circularity from the center to edge.
• While cleaning the lens, do not scratch the lens or remove other
parts of the headset.

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Facial contact surfece
HOOK&LOOP
The cable cover contains screw
tighteners!Pry the screw stud
and remove the screws with a
screwdriver. Insert a straight
screwdriver beneath the cable
and prize up the cable.
Warning: Products from different batches may need different cable
replacement methods. If the cable cover has screws, unscrew the
two screws first with a screwdriver before removing the cable cover.
Replacement for helmet cables
For headset with screws: To replace the 3-in-1 cableor audio cable ,
firstly unscrew the screws, prize up the cable cover by using a small
screwdriver, draw out the old cable and insert a new one. Finally
resume the cable cover and tighten the screws.
Replacing cable step 1
After use for a long time, the facial foam may be worn and needs to
be replaced when necessary.
1. Peel off the facial foam gently from the nose area.
2. Install the new facial foam as shown in the figures below and press
it gently onto the headset.
Replace the facial foam

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Push the cablie into
the cable ties and
fixing ring.
Replacing cable step 2
For headset without screws: To replace the 3-in-1 cable or audio
cable, prize up the cable cover by using a small screwdriver, draw out
the old cable and insert a new one. Finally resume the cable cover.
Headset indicators
Blue on: Headset is in normal work
Blue flash: Headset is in standby.
Green: Headset is in magnetic calibration process.
Connecting earphone and microphone to headset via the
audio cable
After the audio cable of the headset is connected to an earphone:
1. Select Playback Device from the right-click menu of the sound
icon from the bottom-right corner of computer desktop. The audio
setup window appears.
2. In the audio setup window, choose the desired audio output port,
such as DPVR E3. Click Set as Default.

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Front:
Indicator
Side:
LOGO(upward)
Back:
Power jack
USB socket
Master/slave switch
Base station mounting hole (upper)
Base station mounting hole (lower)
Introduction
Hint: The Polaris base station sends signals to the headset and
controller. Keep the front panel from being blocked by anything.
When the Polaris base station is turned on, it may interfere with
some infrared sensors nearby, such as the sensor in TV remote
control.
Warning: The base station includes precision components which are
subject to damage in case of drop or impact. Use or store it carefully!
Hint: Do not open the cover of the Polaris base station, because that
may cause harm to you or your product.
Please stop using the Polaris base station if its front panel is broken.
3. Polaris base station

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Master
base station
90 degrees
Dead zone
Master
base station
Side view Top view
Master
base station
90 degrees
Dead zone
Slave
base station
90 degrees
Dead zone
Base station usage scenario
Single base station: One base station is used and it must be the
master. It is applicable for standing or sitting experience in a small
space. The coverage of a single base station is about the 180º area
around the radiated object.
Dual base stations: Two base stations are used. One is the master
(identified as M) and the other is the salve (identified as S).
Difference between the single and dual base station configura-
tions
A single base station covers the 180º area facing it. Loss of position
may occur when you turn your back to the base station. When two
base stations are arranged in face-to-face positions, a 360º coverage
is realized, so the player in between the two base stations can enjoy
free movement without loss of positioning.
In light of the game type, many games have been designed for 180º
area, so a single base station will suffice. The dual base station
configuration supports the games for both 180º and 360º areas, so
the compatibility experience is better. If the user has bought one
base station, another base station can be bought later to upgrade
the configuration into dual base stations.

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Polaris base station indicators
The status indicators have the following meanings:
Blue on: The master base station is in normal mode.
Blue flash: The master base station is just started up or unstable due
to some shake.
Green on: The slave base station is in normal mode.
Green flash: The slave base station is just started up, or fails to
receive signals from the master base station, or is unstable due to
some shake.
Red: The slave base station has internal fault.
Red flash: The base station does not work normally due to
interference from other base stations.
The Polaris controller is used for interacting with objects within the
VR world. It has sensors that are traceable by the Polaris base
station.
Hint: Several laser sensors are located in the circular region at the
tip of the controller. Be sure that the laser sensors receive well laser
signals from the base station, do not cover the circular region at the
controller tip with any extra material. In addition, keep the sensors
at the controller tip clear of blocking by hands or any other items.
Introduction
4. Polaris controller

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Front:
Power button
Indicator
Direction key
B button (return)
A button (OK)
Back:
Trigger
Side key
Side key
USB socket
Strap hole
HOME button (menu)
Hint: You may get familiar with the Polaris buttons through the
operating instructions on the device connection page.
Button mapping

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Recharging the Polaris controller
When the red indicator is flashing, the battery is low. Please use the
provided Controller charger and cable to recharge the Polaris
controller. During the charging process while the controller is on, the
red indicator is on. When the battery is full, the indicator on the
controller turns blue (paired) or green (not paired). If the controller is
recharged after it is turned off, the red indicator is on during the
charging process and off when the battery is full.
It takes about 2 hours from the prompt for low battery to full battery
charged.
Hint: Be sure to use the provided power adapter to charge the
controller.
Hint: For the function settings of the controller buttons in a game,
see the button setting instructions in that game. If you encounter
compatibility issue between the buttons and the game, please send
your feedback to the customer service on DP website.
Polaris
B button (left to the joystick)
DP button (below the joystick)
Grip left/right button
Trigger
Joystick (jog, not to the end)
Joystick (push to the end)
A button (right to the joystick)
Vive
Menu (above the touchpad)
System button (below the touchpad)
GRIP
Trigger
TrackPad touchpad (tap)
TrackPad touchpad
(press on correspodning locations all around)
TrackPad Button

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Polaris controller turning on/off, standby and waking up
Mounting Strap on the Polaris controller
• Turn on: Press and hold the power button on the controller until the
indicator turns on and you feel a vibration.
• Turn off: Press and hold the power button on the controller until the
indicator turns off and you feel a vibration. Anytime pressing and
holding the power button for 10 seconds will forcibly turn it off.
• Go standby: When the Polaris controller receives no button pressing
and keeps still for 5 minutes, it goes standby.
• Wake up: Press any key (other than the direction keys) to wake it up.
Indicators on the Polaris controller
• Blue: The spatial positioning controller is in normal mode.
• Blue flash: The controller is in standby status.
• Red: The controller is being charged.
• Red flash: The battery is low in the controller.
• Green: The controller has not been paired with the headset.
• Green flash: The controller is being paired with the headset.
1. Hole the Polaris controller and insert the thin end of the Strap
through the hole on back of the controller.
2. Insert the Strap through the loop and pull it tight.
3. Wear the Strap on your wrist. Adjust the lock catch so that the
Strap is fixed on your wrist comfortably.
See the illustrations below.
Hint: The strap helps prevent accidental drop of the Polaris
controller . However, you should not wave or throw forcibly the
Polaris controller because the Strap may be broken.

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Download the DpnAssistant
Download the DpnAssistant at http://dpvr.net/asisstant.html
Check computer configuration
The software comes with a tool that checks the computer
configurations, as shown below.
The Device Connect page includes the information about the
headset, base station and controller, as well as the buttons of
Novice Wizard, Visit SteamVR.
Hint: The pages of DpnAssistant shown below may change slightly
with the version upgrading. The actual page of the DpnAssistant
shall prevail.
5. First use of the product

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Click Start Check.
The checking results as shown below.

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Version and configruation description
Game scenario
Video scenario
OS version
Remarks
Windows 10 64-bit family/pro (recommended)
Windows 8.1 64-bit standard/pro
Windows 7 SP1 64-bit family/pro/Ultimate
Most VR game runs smoothly with smooth experience
of 3D video and 360º panoramic video
Scenario
description
Recommended
configruations Independent graphic card, desktop PC or laptop
i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 equivalent or above
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 or
AMD Redeon R9 290 equivalent or above
Graphic card
Hardware
Software
smooth experience of 3D video and 360º panoramic video
Scenario
description
Independent graphic card,
desktop PC or laptop desktop PC with integrated
graphic card
Recommended
configruations
Intel 13 equivalent or above Intel i5-6500 equivalent
or above
CPU
Nvidia GT-730 1G equivalent
or above
Intel-cored graphic card
HD530 equivalent or above
Graphic card
4G equivalent or above 4G equivalent or aboveRAM
CPU
4G equivalent or aboveRAM
1. The OS versions listed have
been tested strictly, but it does
not mean those unlisted are
unusable.
2. Few games may have
requirements for the DirectX
version. It just needs the
supplementary installation of
the appropriate program.
1. The hardware configuration
is directly related with the
game contents. More
complicated picture rendering
calls for higher computer
configurations.
1. Videos are played back
through the video player
within the DpnAssistant.
2. The extent of smoothness
varies slightly with the
computer configuration and
OS environment.
Recommended computer requirement

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Novice wizard
We suggest novice users follow the workflow in the wizard after the
installation of the DpnAssistant.
For the E3 positioning version, select E3 Positioning Kit to start the
novice wizard. You will be guided through the setups for using the
product.
If you are familiar with the use of the product, you can skip the
instructions in the novice wizard and complete the configurations in
the setup pages.

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Connect to the HDMI interface on
the graphic card of the computer.
Connect to the computer USB interface.
Connect to the computer USB interface.
Connect to the earphone.
Connect the headset and computer
Hint: Be sure to plug the HDMI cable onto the independent graphic
card!