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  • Page 1 VIVE 2018 Dev kit guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Unboxing What's inside the box? What are the system requirements? Getting started Headset About the VIVE 2018 headset Putting on the VIVE 2018 headset Can I wear my prescription glasses while using VIVE 2018? Adjusting the IPD on the headset Flipping up the visor Removing the face cushions Replacing the front cover...
  • Page 3 About this guide 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.

  • Page 4: Unboxing

    Unboxing 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) §...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Unboxing Component Recommended system Minimum system requirements requirements ® ® NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070/ / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Quadro P5000 equivalent or better, Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better ™ AMD Radeon Vega 56 equivalent or better Memory 4 GB RAM or more 4 GB RAM or more Video output...

  • Page 6: Headset

    Headset 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.
  • Page 7 Headset 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.

  • Page 8: Putting On The Vive 2018 Headset

    Headset 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 Loosen the band by turning the adjustment dial counter-clockwise, and then detach the velcro fastener on the top strap.
  • Page 9 Headset 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. Turn the adjustment dial clockwise until the headset fits snugly.
  • Page 10 Headset Adjust the top strap until snug, and then fasten the velcro strap. 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. 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.

  • Page 11: Can I Wear My Prescription Glasses While Using Vive 2018

    Headset 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.

  • Page 12: Flipping Up The Visor

    Headset 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.

  • Page 13: Removing The Face Cushions

    Headset Removing the face cushions You can remove the face cushions for cleaning. To remove the face cushions, gently peel starting from the bottom ends of each face cushion until they detach from the face cushion frame. To reattach, align one end of the face cushion with the marker on the bottom part of the face cushion frame.
  • Page 14 Headset Carefully pull out the front cover until it detaches from the visor. Insert the tabs on the replacement front cover into the slots on the visor, and then press down on the front cover. Make sure to minimize the gap between the front cover and the visor, and that all tabs are fully locked into place.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Usb Device To Vive 2018

    Headset Connecting a USB device to VIVE 2018 You can connect a compatible USB Type-C device to VIVE 2018 using a USB cable. While holding the visor with one hand, pull up the band. Detach the face cushion frame from the headset by gently pulling out the middle part of the frame from each of its latches.
  • Page 16 Headset 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. Connect the other end of the USB cable to USB Type-C device.

  • Page 17: Reattaching The Front And Back Pads To The Headset

    Headset Reattaching the front and back pads to the headset Always make sure that the front and back pads are attached to the headset. While holding the visor with one hand, pull up the band. Starting from the middle, align the front pad tabs with their corresponding slots on the band, and then press along the front pad.

  • Page 18: Removing The Front And Back Pads

    Headset 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.

  • Page 19: Attaching The On-Ear Headphones To The Headset Band

    Headset 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. 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.
  • Page 20 Headset 1. Audio cable guide 2. Rubber pad 3. Screws 4. Side cushions 5. Headset cable guide 6. Cable stopper Before attaching the headphones to the headset band, flip open the metal clasp on each headphone.
  • Page 21 Headset Attaching the right on-ear headphone to the headset band Attach the right on-ear headphone with the audio plug to the right side of the headset band. Hook the headphone clip over the top of the band. The screw holes and line marker on the band are helpful guides for positioning the clip. While the clasp is loose, you can reposition the headphone clip for a more comfortable fit.
  • Page 22 Headset Close the clasp around the band, and then snap into place. Connect the audio cable connector to the headphone plug.
  • Page 23 Headset Attaching the left on-ear headphone to the headset band Attach the left on-ear headphone to the left side of the headset band. Pin the headset cable along the cable guide on the left headphone. Hook the headphone clip over the top of the band. The screw holes and line marker on the band are helpful guides for positioning the clip.
  • Page 24 Headset Make sure the audio cable runs under the band, and not over the top. Check that it isn't also wedged between the clip and the band. Close the clasp around the band and snap into place. The stopper on the headset cable shouldn't be caught in the clasp, and must be on the visor side to prevent damage to the visor while gaming.
  • Page 25 Headset Attaching the on-ear headphones audio cable to the headset band After attaching the on-ear headphones, make sure to also properly attach its audio cable. Remove the front pad from the headset band. For details, see Removing the front and back pads on page 18.
  • Page 26 Headset Adjusting the fit of the on-ear headphones While wearing the VIVE 2018 headset, adjust the headphones to a comfortable position over your ears, then press the headphones into place. Is the fit too loose or tight? Especially if you feel pressure around your temples, adjust the position of the headphones for a more comfortable fit.

  • Page 27: Detaching The On-Ear Headphones From The Headset Band

    Headset Detaching the on-ear headphones from the headset band If you want to use your own earphones, you must first detach the on-ear headphones from the headset band. On the right side of the band, disconnect the audio plug from the audio cable connector. Remove the side cushions and front pad from the headset band.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Cable Guides To The Headset Band

    Headset Attaching the cable guides to the headset band If you want to use your own earphones, you first need to attach the audio cable guide and headset cable guide to the headset band. Before you attach the cable guides, make sure to remove the on-ear headphones from the headset band, including the front pad and side cushions.

  • Page 29: Detaching The Cable Guides From The Headset Band

    Headset After attaching the cable guides, you can now plug in the earphones. For details, see Plugging in the earphones on page 18. Detaching the cable guides from the headset band If you want to reattach the on-ear headphones, you first need to detach the audio cable guide and headset cable guide from the headset band.
  • Page 30 Headset 1. Side cushion 2. Screws 3. Rubber pad 4. Audio connector 5. Audio cable guide § To remove the headset cable guide from the left side of the band, do the following: a) Remove the side cushion. b) Remove the screws using a cross-shaped screwdriver (PH00). c) Detach the headset cable guide.
  • Page 31 Headset 1. Side cushion 2. Screws 3. Rubber pad 4. Audio connector 5. Audio cable guide Detaching the headset cable guide You can remove the headset cable guide from the left side of the band Remove the side cushion. Remove the screws using a cross-shaped screwdriver (PH00). Detach the headset cable guide.

  • Page 32: Attaching The Top Strap To The Headset Band

    Headset Attaching the top strap to the headset band For added comfort, attach the top strap before wearing the headset. You can adjust the top strap by using the velcro strip. You'll need to first remove the front and back pads on the headset. For details, see Removing the front and back pads on page 18.

  • Page 33: Detaching The Top Strap From The Headset Band

    Headset Detaching the top strap from the headset band If you want to, you can detach the top strap from the headset band. You'll need to first remove the front and back pads on the headset. For details, see Removing the front and back pads on page 18.

  • Page 34: What Does The Status Light On The Headset Mean

    Headset What does the status light on the headset mean? The status light turns: § Green when the headset is in normal mode § Dim green when the headset is on standby § Red when the headset is in sleep mode Cleaning the headset lenses Use the cleaning cloth provided in the box to wipe the lenses.

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Face Cushions

    Headset Cleaning the face cushions Before cleaning the face cushions, remove it first from the VIVE 2018 headset. When cleaning the face cushions, remember to: § Dampen a clean smooth cloth with cold water and gently wipe the area you want to clean.

  • Page 36: Link Box

    Link box Link box About the link box Use the link box to connect the headset to your computer. 1. Headset cable port 2. Power button 3. Power port 4. DisplayPort port 5. USB 3.0 port Connecting the headset to your computer Connect the DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 cable, and power adapter cable on their corresponding ports on the link box.

  • Page 37: Restarting The Link Box

    Link box Insert the headset cable connector (side with triangle mark up) to the port on the link box with the corresponding triangle mark. Press the Power button to turn the link box on. Restarting the link box If you need to restart the link box, follow these steps. Close all Steam apps on your computer, including the SteamVR app.

  • Page 38: Controllers

    Controllers Controllers About the VIVE 2018 controllers Use the controllers to interact with objects in the VR world. The button labels on the controllers that you received with your developer kit may vary. Please check the hardware for the matching label. Front view 1.

  • Page 39: Inserting The Batteries Into The Controller

    Controllers Back view 1. Right bumper 2. Right trigger 3. Grip button 4. Left bumper 5. Left trigger 6. Battery cover Inserting the batteries into the controller Make sure that the included batteries have been inserted before turning on the controllers. Gently push down on the icon near the top of the battery cover, then slide and lift to remove it.

  • Page 40: Removing The Batteries From The Controller

    Controllers Removing the batteries from the controller Gently push down on the icon near the top of the battery cover, then slide and lift to remove it. Pull up the thin film in the battery compartment to remove the batteries. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 41: Attaching The Lanyards To The Controllers

    Controllers Attaching the lanyards to the controllers Using the lanyards may help prevent the controllers from accidentally being dropped; however, please do not fling or violently throw the controller as the lanyard may break. Gently push down on the top of the battery cover, then slide and lift to remove it. Insert the lanyard loop on the corresponding hole at the bottom of the controller.

  • Page 42: Trademarks And Copyrights

    © 2019 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. VIVE, the VIVE logo, HTC, the HTC logo, and all other HTC product and service names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of HTC Corporation and its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 43: Index

    Index Index Controller - inserting the batteries Controllers - about - pairing with the headset - turning on or off Headset - about - adjusting the IPD - connecting a USB device - putting on - replacing the face cushion Link box - about - connecting the headset...

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