HTC VIVE 2018 Dev kit User manual

VIVE 2018 Dev kit guide
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Contents
Unboxing
What's inside the box? 4
What are the system requirements? 4
Getting started 5
Headset
About the VIVE 2018 headset 6
Putting on the VIVE 2018 headset 8
Can I wear my prescription glasses while using VIVE 2018? 11
Adjusting the IPD on the headset 11
Flipping up the visor 12
Removing the face cushions 13
Replacing the front cover 13
Connecting a USB device to VIVE 2018 15
Reattaching the front and back pads to the headset 17
Removing the front and back pads 18
Plugging in the earphones 18
Attaching the on-ear headphones to the headset band 19
Detaching the on-ear headphones from the headset band 27
Attaching the cable guides to the headset band 28
Detaching the cable guides from the headset band 29
Attaching the top strap to the headset band 32
Detaching the top strap from the headset band 33
Updating the headset firmware 33
What does the status light on the headset mean? 34
Cleaning the headset lenses 34
Cleaning the face cushions 35
Link box
About the link box 36
Connecting the headset to your computer 36
Restarting the link box 37
Controllers
About the VIVE 2018 controllers 38
Inserting the batteries into the controller 39
Removing the batteries from the controller 40
Attaching the lanyards to the controllers 41
Turning the controllers on or off 41
Pairing the controllers with the headset 41
Trademarks and copyrights
Index
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About this guide
We use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information:
This is a note. It provides detailed information for setup, common questions, and what to do in
specific situations.
This is a tip. It will give you an alternative way to do a particular step or procedure that you may
find helpful.
This indicates important information that you need in order to accomplish a certain task or to
get a feature to work properly.
This is a warning. Take note to avoid potential problems or prevent damage to your hardware.
Information contained in this guide may have changed. For the most up-to-date information,
including the latest version of this guide, go to VIVE Support.
Before using the product, carefully review VIVE safety information and follow all product safety
and operating instructions on https://www.vive.com/us/legal/.
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Unboxing
What's inside the box?
Your VIVE 2018 comes with the following items, which you'll use to experience immersive VR
environments:
Main component Accessories
VIVE 2018 §Headset cable (attached)
§Audio cable (attached)
§On-ear headphones (attached)
§Top strap (attached)
§Face cushion frame with cushions (attached)
§Headset cable guide
§Audio cable guide
§Rubber pad
§Screws (x4)
Link box §Power adapter
§DisplayPort™cable
§USB 3.0 cable
Controllers (x2) §Lanyards (x2)
§Alkaline AA batteries (x4)
What are the system requirements?
To use VIVE 2018, your computer must meet the following system requirements.
To find out if your computer is ready for VR, download and run the Vive Quick Compatibility
Check.
Component Recommended system
requirements
Minimum system requirements
Processor Intel®Core™i5-4590/AMD FX™8350
equivalent or better
Intel Core i5-4590/AMD FX 8350
equivalent or better
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Component Recommended system
requirements
Minimum system requirements
GPU NVIDIA®GeForce®GTX 1070/ /
Quadro P5000 equivalent or better,
AMD Radeon™Vega 56 equivalent or
better
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD
Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better
Memory 4 GB RAM or more 4 GB RAM or more
Video output DisplayPort 1.2 or newer DisplayPort 1.2 or newer
USB port 1x USB 3.0 or newer 1x USB 3.0 or newer
Operating
system
Windows®10 Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or
later, Windows 10
Getting started
To get started using VIVE 2018, check your email to download the setup file.
Run the .EXE file to install drivers and follow the step-by-step instructions for setting up the play
area.
To connect the VIVE 2018 headset using the link box to your computer, see Connecting the
headset to your computer on page 36.
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Headset
About the VIVE 2018 headset
The headset is your window to the VR environment.
The headset has cameras that are used for inside-out tracking.
The cameras on the headset are sensitive. Do not cover or scratch the cameras.
Front and side views
1. Dual cameras
2. Vent
3. Front cover
4. Headset band
5. Top strap
6. Headset cable
7. Tracking camera
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8. Status light
9. Headset button
Back and bottom views
1. Adjustment dial
2. Back pad
3. Side cushion
4. Front pad
5. Mic
6. Visor
7. Nose rest
8. Interpupillary distance (IPD) knob
9. Face cushion frame
10. Face cushion
11. Audio cable connector
12. Headset band
Inner view (face cushion frame removed)
1. Front cover lock button
2. Headset cable
3. Audio cable
4. USB cable slot
5. Lenses
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Putting on the VIVE 2018 headset
Before putting on the headset, make sure that you've peeled the protective film off of the
lenses.
Remember to also plug in the earphones. For details, see Plugging in the earphones on page
18.
1. Loosen the band by turning the adjustment dial counter-clockwise, and then detach the
velcro fastener on the top strap.
The first time you're using the headset, make sure to loosen the band fully. Then peel off
the protective film starting from the left side of the band.
2. While holding the visor with one hand, pull up the band.
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3. Hold the visor to your eyes, and then pull down the band around the back of your head.
You'll hear a click when it locks into place.
4. Turn the adjustment dial clockwise until the headset fits snugly.
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5. Adjust the top strap until snug, and then fasten the velcro strap.
6. Make sure that the visor faces straight ahead. If the band sits too low on the back of your
head, the visor will be tilted.
7. Make sure that the headset cable runs straight down your back.
When taking the headset off, remember to first loosen the band by turning the adjustment dial
counter-clockwise.
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Can I wear my prescription glasses while using
VIVE 2018?
Most glasses fit inside the headset.
Make sure that no part of your glasses scratch the headset lenses.
Adjusting the IPD on the headset
Interpupillary distance (IPD) is the distance between the centers of your pupils. A quick way to get
an estimate is by facing a mirror and holding a millimeter ruler against your brow. Use this
measurement as a guide to adjust the distance between the lenses of the headset so that you'll
have a better viewing experience.
To increase the distance between the lenses, rotate the IPD knob clockwise. To decrease, rotate
the IPD knob counterclockwise.
As you adjust the IPD, you'll see a prompt indicating the current distance between the centers of
the lenses.
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Flipping up the visor
Quickly take a break from VR to check your surroundings.
While wearing VIVE 2018, hold the visor with one or both hands, and then gently flip it up.
To return it to its original position, tilt the visor down until it completely covers your eyes.
If you wear large glasses, you may need to adjust the headset to sit higher on your head when
flipping the visor up or down.
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Removing the face cushions
You can remove the face cushions for cleaning.
1. To remove the face cushions, gently peel starting from the bottom ends of each face
cushion until they detach from the face cushion frame.
2. To reattach, align one end of the face cushion with the marker on the bottom part of the
face cushion frame. Press down the face cushion against the outline of the frame, and then
check that the other end of the face cushion lines up with the marker on the top part of the
frame.
Make sure that the velcro and adhesive strips attach firmly.
Replacing the front cover
You can replace the front cover on the headset.
1. Slide down and hold the lock button inside the compartment to unlatch the front cover.
2. Pry open the front cover starting from the bottom right corner with the visor facing you.
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3. Carefully pull out the front cover until it detaches from the visor.
4. Insert the tabs on the replacement front cover into the slots on the visor, and then press
down on the front cover.
5. Make sure to minimize the gap between the front cover and the visor, and that all tabs are
fully locked into place.
You'll hear a click when the front cover locks in place.
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Connecting a USB device to VIVE 2018
You can connect a compatible USB Type-C device to VIVE 2018 using a USB cable.
1. While holding the visor with one hand, pull up the band.
2. Detach the face cushion frame from the headset by gently pulling out the middle part of
the frame from each of its latches.
3. Insert the cable connector of the device into the USB Type-C port on the headset.
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4. Align and push the tabs on the face cushion frame into their corresponding slots on the
headset. Make sure to position the ridge of the face cushion frame below the headset,
audio, and USB cables. You'll hear a click when the face cushion frame locks in place.
5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to USB Type-C device.
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Reattaching the front and back pads to the headset
Always make sure that the front and back pads are attached to the headset.
1. While holding the visor with one hand, pull up the band.
2. Starting from the middle, align the front pad tabs with their corresponding slots on the
band, and then press along the front pad. You may need to gently bend the ends of the
front pad to align the outermost tabs with the slots on the band.
Make sure to minimize the gap between the pad and the band and that all tabs are fully
locked into place.
3. Align the back pad tabs with their corresponding slots on the band, and then press along
the back pad to reattach. Make sure to minimize the gap between the pad and the band.
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Removing the front and back pads
You can remove the front and back pads from the headset band for cleaning.
To remove the front and back pads, peel starting from the ends of each pad until they detach
from the headset band.
Plugging in the earphones
Plug in the earphones before putting on the VIVE 2018 headset.
To hear sound from your VR content, insert the earphone plug into the 3.5mm audio cable
connector on the right side of the headset band.
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Attaching the on-ear headphones to the headset band
If you want to use the on-ear headphones, you can attach them to the headset band.
1. Remove the side cushions, screws, rubber pad, and cable guides from the headset band.
For details, see Detaching the cable guides from the headset band on page 29.
Use a cross-shaped screwdriver (PH00) to detach the screws. Make sure to keep these
parts in a safe place.
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1. Audio cable guide
2. Rubber pad
3. Screws
4. Side cushions
5. Headset cable guide
6. Cable stopper
2. Before attaching the headphones to the headset band, flip open the metal clasp on each
headphone.
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