Live Planet VR System User manual

VR System User Guide
Inside Your Camera Box
Page 3
Get To Know The Camera
Page 4
Camera Quick Setup
Page 5
Live Planet Software Suite
Page 6
Supported VR Headsets
Page 7
Recommended Accessory Hardware
Page 8
Content Creator Key Features
Pages 9 - 37
Camera Software Updates
Page 38
Question and Support Information
Page 42
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Table of Contents
Copyright 2019 Live Planet, Inc. User Guide modified March 26, 2019

1. Live Planet VR Camera
2. Power Supply
3. Power Extension Cable
4. Camera Pouch
5. Micro Fiber Cloth
6. Ethernet Cable (10ft)
7. USB adapter to Micro USB
adapter
8. Extra MicroSD Card
Live Planet Camera Kit:
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3
1
4
6
5
a. MicroSD Card already inside
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Inside Your Camera Box
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8

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Get To Know The Camera
Power Connection
Ethernet Port Micro USB Audio-In
Tripod Screw Hole
Standard 1/4” -20
for external microphones
Recording Status Indicator
Front
Bottom
Side
Insert SD card bottom side up
Micro SD Card Slot

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Camera Quick Setup
Setup Instructions
1
2
3
Simply plug your camera in to power it on. After a few seconds,
look from top to see green light emanating from inside.
Let’s get your camera set up and ready to go!
Step 2
Step 1 For best results, connect the camera to a tripod or monopod.
Setup camera at eye level.
(Note: Stay within 15 ft of the camera to be able to control the camera from
your mobile phone or laptop).
Step 3
To safely power down, click 'Shut Down'
in the mobile or browser app.
Notes:
1. Leave SD card in camera. If removed, insert card bottom side up.
2. The Live Planet camera is designed to be used with professional audio
equipment and requires a third party USB mic to record audio.
Shutdown
IMPORTANT!
Use the included AC adapter when using the camera with a wall outlet. Using an incompatible AC adapter with the camera
may cause damage. If you need a replacement, please contact us at![email protected]!to obtain a new one.!

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Live Planet Software Suite
A powerful set of tools to capture, manage, and distribute your content from anywhere, using any device.
Live Planet Android App
You’ll use our Live Planet Mobile app to control your new camera.
Search “Live Planet” on the Google Play Store to find and download it.
Live Planet VR App
Our Live Planet VR app is available on Oculus GO, GearVR, and Daydream platforms.
These apps allow content consumers to watch your published live and recorded
content.
You can access the camera control web app via browser on any device. This web
app provides additional powerful features such as RTMP streaming, fullscreen
equirectangular top bottom stereoscopic preview. For instructions, see page 14.
Live Planet Cloud
Live Planet Advanced Tools Don’t have Android? Use this.
Finally, access our Live Planet Cloud from desktop, tablet, and mobile to easily
upload, manage, and distribute your VR footage on multiple platforms.
Access it at cloud.liveplanet.net

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Supported VR Headsets
See which of your headsets is compatible with our VR app and how to set it up.
GearVR with compatible Samsung Galaxy phones (Samsung Galaxy S7 and above recommended)
Connect your phone to headset and follow instructions to install the GearVR app
Step 1
Open the Oculus Store from within the headset and search for “Live Planet”
to find & install the Live Planet VR app.
Step 2
Daydream Headset with compatible Daydream Android phone (ex. Google Pixel phones)
On your phone, install the Live Planet app from the Google Play Store.
Step 1
Oculus Go
Open the Oculus store from within the headset and search “Live
Planet” to find & install the Live Planet VR app.
Step 1
Then use the Live Planet app to find and play video content.
Step 2
Cardboard Viewer with any compatible Android phone
On your phone, install the Live Planet app from the Google Play Store.
Step 1
Then use the Live Planet app to find and play video content.
Step 2

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Recommended Accessory Hardware
We recommend using the following or similar accessories with your Live Planet Camera.
Recommended Audio Accessories
Recommended Mobility Accessories
Zoom H2n Microphone
The Live Planet camera is designed to be used with professional audio equipment and
requires a third party USB mic to record audio.
For ease of use and flexibility, we recommend getting a battery to power your camera on the
go.
Zoom H4n Microphone
Juicebox V-Mount Battery
and Charger (95 Watt
Hour)
Core SWX!GP-S V-
Mount Plate with Clamp
LanParte!D-Tap to DC
Barrel Power Cable for
Blackmagic Camera
(24")
SMALLRIG Clamp Mount with
Ball Head Mount Hot Shoe
Adapter and Cool Clamp -
1124

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Content Creator Key Features
Try out these key features of our system
5. VR Livestreaming to a VR Headset
6. Livestream to YouTube
7. Stream to Any RTMP Endpoint
Live Stereoscopic Preview on a VR Headset
Up First
Now lets show you Live Planet camera’s flawless realtime
stitching using the live stereoscopic preview.
Estimated Time: 5 min
1. Live Stereoscopic Preview on a VR Headset
2. Live Preview on Big Screen
3. Record to SD Card
4. Upload & Publish With Our Cloud

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Live Stereoscopic Preview on a VR Headset
Key Feature #1
Preview your camera’s feed through a headset in realtime to see yourself and everything
around you, in 3D VR video.
You’ll need this equipment:
1. Live Planet Camera
2. Android Phone
a. Live Planet App (download from Play Store)
3. GearVR is recommended but Daydream or
Cardboard viewer is also supported