HTC VIVE User manual

VIVE Wireless Adapter User guide

Contents
VIVE Wireless Adapter
Unboxing 4
Setup 6
Power bank 18
VIVE Wireless app 20
Troubleshooting and FAQs 22
Trademarks and copyrights
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About this guide
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VIVE Wireless Adapter
Unboxing
Inside the box
The package comes with the VIVE Wireless Adapter for VIVE™and accessories. If you have the
VIVE Pro headset, you need to purchase an additional package: Wireless Adapter Attachment Kit.
VIVE Wireless Adapter package (for VIVE)
In-box items
1. Wireless adapter (with cradle for VIVE)
2. 3-in-1 short cable for VIVE
3. PCIe WiGig®card
4. Wireless link box
5. Wireless link box clip
6. HTC QC 3.0 Power Bank
7. Power bank holder
8. Power bank connection cable
9. Power bank charging cable
You can also find documentation in the box, such as the Safety and regulatory guide and
warranty card.
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Wireless Adapter Attachment Kit (for VIVE Pro)
In-box items
1. Cradle for VIVE Pro
2. Headset short cable for VIVE Pro
3. Head pad cushion for VIVE Pro
System requirements
To use VIVE Wireless Adapter, your computer must meet the following system requirements.
Specifications Minimum system requirements
Computer type Desktop computer with available PCIe slot
Processor Intel®Core™i5-4590/AMD FX™8350 equivalent or better
GPU NVIDIA®GeForce®GTX 1060, AMD Radeon™R9 480 equivalent or better
Memory 4 GB RAM or more (8 GB RAM is recommended)
Operating system 64-bit Windows®10 or Windows 7 SP1
SteamVR app Version 1533664367 or later
VR titles may have additional requirements. Performance may vary.
About VIVE Wireless Adapter
Freeing you from cables, VIVE Wireless Adapter attaches to your headset and wirelessly receives
VR data from your computer. It comes with a PCIe WiGig®card and wireless link box that need to
be installed on your computer to transmit data.
1. LED
2. Pair button
3. USB power port
Connection port for VIVE Pro:
4. Headset cable port
Connection ports for VIVE:
5. HDMI port
6. USB port
7. Headset power port
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To find out more, see Setting up VIVE Wireless Adapter on page 6.
Setup
Setting up VIVE Wireless Adapter
Here's what you need to do to set up VIVE Wireless Adapter for your headset.
1. Install the PCIe card to your computer. Connect the wireless link box to the card. See
Installing the PCIe WiGig card on page 8 and Connecting the wireless link box to your
computer on page 9.
2. Attach VIVE Wireless Adapter to the headset. Depending on your VIVE headset, refer to
the instructions in these topics:
Attaching the wireless adapter to VIVE on page 10
Attaching the wireless adapter to VIVE Pro on page 13
3. Download and install the VIVE Wireless app on your computer. Use it to pair the wireless
adapter with the wireless link box. For details, see Installing the VIVE Wireless app on page
20 and Connecting your headset with your computer wirelessly on page 21.
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4. Connect the power bank to the wireless adapter. Put it in your waist belt or pocket. See
Connecting the power bank to VIVE Wireless Adapter on page 18.
5. Open the VIVE Wireless app. Make sure your headset's wireless connection shows the
"Ready" status before you open the SteamVR app.
Use the SteamVR app to check that your base stations, controllers, and additional VR
hardware are ready for use. For details, see the VIVE and VIVE Pro support pages.
Make sure you have SteamVR app version 1533664367 or later installed on your computer.
6. Open the VR app you want to use. When you're ready to play VR content, put on your
headset with the attached wireless adapter.
The wireless adapter vents may become hot during normal operation. Do not touch until cool.
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Installing the PCIe WiGig card
Expansion cards such as PCIe cards contain sensitive circuitry and components. Please
handle your PCIe WiGig®card with care. To avoid possible damage from static electricity,
follow these precautions when handling the card:
§Before installing the card, shut down your computer. Unplug the power cable from your
computer and the power outlet.
§Your computer may be hot if you've been using it for a long time. Wait for a few minutes to let
the computer cool before touching and removing its cover.
§Before holding the card, wear a grounded wrist strap. If you don't have one, touch your hands
first on a safely grounded surface such as the metal chassis of your computer.
§Avoid touching the components of the card by holding the card by the edges.
§When you need to remove the card from the motherboard, place the card back in the anti-
static bag that was used to wrap it.
1. Shut down your computer. Unplug all cables. Remove the computer cover.
2. Insert the PCIe WiGig®card in an available PCIe slot on your motherboard.
§The best fit is a x1 slot that's the same size as the card.
§If such a slot is not available, use a x4 slot.
If you're not certain which one is the PCIe x1 or x4 slot, check your motherboard manual or
consult your computer vendor.
3. Close the computer cover securely. Reconnect cables to your computer.
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Connecting the wireless link box to your computer
1. After you've finished installing the PCIe WiGig®card in your computer, connect the cable
from the wireless link box to the card. Turn the cable connector clockwise to tighten it.
2. Use the provided clip to mount the wireless link box in place.
§A typical setup is to mount it on top of your computer monitor.
Flip open the base of the
clip and attach it upright on
top of the computer
monitor. Attach the
wireless link box on top of
the clip, and then turn the
screw to tighten it.
§Ideally, you should mount the wireless link box on the monitor at a height of at least 125 cm (4
ft) from the ground.
§Allow a distance of 150 cm (5 ft) between the wireless link box and your play area.
§Adjust the angle of the wireless link box so it's facing towards you and your play area.
§When you're using the wireless adapter with your headset, provide a clear line of sight
between the wireless link box and yourself.
§Remove any obstacles in your play area.
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§For improved performance, especially when you're in a multiuser VR environment,
adjust the position of the wireless link box.
Try moving the monitor with the clipped wireless link box left or right. You can also try
placing the wireless link box higher than your height.
3. Turn your computer back on.
Attaching the wireless adapter to VIVE
1. Remove the 3-in-1 cable that's attached to your VIVE headset.
First, push open the compartment cover to access the connection ports on your headset.
Carefully pull the tab until the HDMI cable is unplugged. Then, unplug the power cable and
USB cable.
2. Find the cradle that's attached to the base of the wireless adapter. Unfasten the horizontal
velcro strap and you'll see a cradle that has a clip and ridges.
clip
ridges
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3. To attach the wireless adapter to your headset, do one of the following:
VIVE: Insert the cradle's
clip into the sleeve that
shows the VIVE logo on the
headset strap.
VIVE Deluxe Audio Strap
VIVE Deluxe Audio
Strap: Align the cradle's
ridges with the corners
of the top band's hard
shell. Press down firmly
to attach the wireless
adapter in place.
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4. To secure the wireless adapter in place, wrap the vertical strap around the headset strap
first. Next, wrap the horizontal strap and fasten it.
VIVE Deluxe Audio StrapVIVE
5. Insert the L-shaped connectors of the 3-in-1 short cable to the headset compartment.
Insert the L-shaped HDMI, USB, and
power connectors through the
headset strap hole followed by the
compartment cover hole.
6. Insert the other end of the 3-in-1 short cable to their respective ports on the wireless
adapter.
7. Close the headset compartment.
Align the ridges on the cover with the
tabs on the compartment. After the
ridges are aligned, push the cover until
it snaps in place.
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Attaching the wireless adapter to VIVE Pro
To attach the wireless adapter to the VIVE Pro headset, you need to purchase the Wireless
Adapter Attachment Kit.
There are three items you need to replace before you can attach VIVE Wireless Adapter to VIVE
Pro:
§Headset cable: for connecting the wireless adapter to your headset
§Cradle: for attaching the wireless adapter to the top of your headset
§Head pad cushion: for the back cushion of your headset
Replacing the headset cable
1. Peel off the face cushion starting from both ends until it detaches from the headset.
2. Carefully pry open the compartment cover from its flap. Pull the cover out to access the
ports on the headset.
3. Unplug your current headset cable from the headset.
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4. Connect the short headset cable provided in the attachment kit.
Plug in the L-shaped all-in-one connector of the cable into the headset compartment.
Loop the cable around the left edge of the headset band. Press it into the black ridge to fix
it in place.
L
5. Place the compartment cover back into the headset. Reattach the face cushion to its
original position. Make sure the velcro strips are aligned with the headset.
Replacing the head pad cushion
Detach the head pad from the headset. Peel off its cushion. Replace it with the new cushion
provided in the attachment kit.
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Replacing the cradle and attaching the wireless adapter
1. From the base of the wireless adapter, detach the screws and remove the cradle used for
VIVE.
2. Attach the cradle for VIVE Pro to the base of the wireless adapter. When attached, fasten
the screw tightly.
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3. Unfasten the velcro strap and you'll see a clip on the cradle.
cradle’s clip
4. Insert the cradle's clip at the top of the headset strap.
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5. Place the narrow side of the head pad's new cushion on the cradle. Align the top edges of
the cushion and the wireless adapter. When aligned, fasten the cradle's velcro strap.
6. Insert the other end of the short headset cable into the headset cable port at the back of
the wireless adapter.
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Power bank
Connecting the power bank to VIVE Wireless Adapter
Use the power bank included in the box. If you want to purchase an extra unit, make sure to
use only an HTC power bank with VIVE Wireless Adapter.
1. With the POWER button, LED, and USB port facing up, insert the power bank into its
dedicated holder.
Push the tab on the holder inward to lock the
power bank in place so it won't fall out of the
holder.
2. Connect one end of the power bank connection cable into the USB power port on the
wireless adapter.
3. Connect the other end of the cable into the USB port on the power bank.
When ready, put the power bank in your waist belt or pocket. Then, put on your headset with the
attached wireless adapter.
If the power bank connection cable length is too short or too long, unplug the cable from the
power bank and adjust accordingly. Then, plug the cable back to the power bank.
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Charging the power bank
Fully charge the power bank before you use it for the first time.
1. Connect the included power bank charging cable to the USB Type-C port on the power
bank.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an HTC power adapter.
The HTC power adapter is not included with VIVE Wireless Adapter.
3. Plug the power adapter to an electrical outlet.
4. Check the LEDs on the power bank to see the charging status.
While the power bank is charging, the LEDs blink one after the other to indicate the current
power level. The power bank is fully charged when the fourth LED stops blinking.
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Checking the power bank status
Press on the power bank to turn it on and check its current power level. Here's how the
LEDs show the remaining power:
When you see all four LEDs light up, it may not necessarily mean the power bank is fully charged.
It could indicate a power level anywhere between 76% and 100%.
To find out whether the power bank is fully charged, connect it to a power outlet. See Charging
the power bank on page 19.
VIVE Wireless app
Installing the VIVE Wireless app
After you've attached VIVE Wireless Adapter to your headset, download and install the VIVE
Wireless desktop app on your computer.
To download and install the app, click here.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
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