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  • Page 1 VIVE Wireless Adapter User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VIVE Pairing and changing settings VIVE Cosmos/VIVE Pro 2 VIVE/VIVE Pro/VIVE Pro Eye Power bank Connecting VIVE Wireless Adapter to the power bank Charging the power bank Checking the power bank status Multiuser VR environments Setup requirements Setting up a wireless multiuser VR environment...
  • Page 3 Information contained in this guide may be outdated. For the most up-to-date information, including the latest version of this guide, visit VIVE Support. Before using this product, carefully review VIVE safety information and follow all product safety and operating instructions provided at https://www.vive.com/legal/.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    VIVE Wireless Adapter is lightweight, easy to set up, and ™ comes with a powerful easy-swap battery so you can explore the full virtual range of VIVE , VIVE Pro series, and VIVE Cosmos series headsets.

  • Page 5: Components

    Version 1533664367 or later Cosmos series) § VIVE Wireless Adapter supports a maximum resolution of 3264 x 1632 at a 90 Hz refresh rate when used with VIVE Pro 2. § VR software titles may have additional requirements. Performance may vary.

  • Page 6: Inside The Box

    VIVE Wireless Adapter is available in a variety of package combinations, depending on your headset type and region. Wireless Adapter Full Pack The VIVE Wireless Adapter Full Pack is an all-in-one package that contains all the wireless adapter accessories required for the VIVE Pro and VIVE Cosmos series. In-box items 1.
  • Page 7 3. PCIe WiGig ® card 8. Power bank connector cable 4. Wireless link box 9. Power bank charging cable 5. Wireless link box clip The 18-watt power bank can be used with the first-generation VIVE, VIVE Pro, and VIVE Pro Eye headsets.
  • Page 8 4. Head pad 5. Short headset cable § The VIVE Cosmos series and VIVE Pro 2 are only compatible with the 21-watt power bank. Avoid using third-party power banks. § The 21-watt power bank can also be used with VIVE, VIVE Pro, and VIVE Pro Eye.

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Computer

    Setting up your computer Setting up your computer 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, adhere to the following precautions when handling the card: §...

  • Page 10: Connecting The Wireless Link Box To Your Computer

    Setting up your computer Connecting the wireless link box to your computer ® After installing the PCIe WiGig card in your computer, connect the wireless link box to the card. ® Connect the wireless link box to the PCIe WiGig card installed in your computer and turn the cable connector clockwise to secure it.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Headset

    VIVE Pro series Setting up VIVE Wireless Adapter with the VIVE Pro series Here's how to set up VIVE Wireless Adapter with the VIVE Pro series. Install the PCIe card in your computer and connect the wireless link box to the card.
  • Page 12 Attach the replacement cradle to the base of the wireless adapter and fasten the screws. Attach VIVE Wireless Adapter to the headset. Attaching the wireless adapter to VIVE Pro/VIVE Pro Eye/VIVE Pro 2 on page 16. Connect the wireless adapter to the power bank and turn on the power bank.
  • Page 13 Open the SteamVR app to confirm that your base stations, controllers, and additional VR hardware accessories are ready for use. For details, visit the support pages for VIVE Pro, VIVE Pro Eye, or VIVE Pro 2. Open the VR app you want to use.
  • Page 14 Setting up your headset Replacing the VIVE Pro/VIVE Pro Eye/VIVE Pro 2 headset cable Remove the face cushion from the headset visor by peeling it off from both ends. Carefully pull the flap on the left side of the headset visor to remove the compartment cover and access the headset cable ports.
  • Page 15 Close the compartment cover and reattach the face cushion. Make sure the velcro strip and tab on the face cushion are aligned with the velcro strips and slot on the headset. Replacing the VIVE Pro/VIVE Pro Eye/VIVE Pro 2 head pad Carefully peel off the original head pad from the headset.
  • Page 16 Setting up your headset Attaching the wireless adapter to VIVE Pro/VIVE Pro Eye/VIVE Pro 2 Unfasten the velcro strap on the bottom of the wireless adapter to reveal the cradle clip. cradle clip Hook the cradle clip onto the headset strap.
  • Page 17 Setting up your headset Align the velcro straps on the wireless adapter with the narrow section of the head pad. Wrap them firmly around the head pad to adhere them together. Connect the short headset cable to the wireless adapter and then connect the adapter to the power bank.

  • Page 18: Vive Cosmos Series

    VIVE Cosmos series Setting up VIVE Wireless Adapter with the VIVE Cosmos series Here's how to set up VIVE Wireless Adapter with the VIVE Cosmos series. Install the PCIe card in your computer and connect the wireless link box to the card.
  • Page 19 Attach the replacement cradle to the base of the wireless adapter and fasten the screws. Attach VIVE Wireless Adapter to the headset. Attaching the wireless adapter to the VIVE Cosmos series on page 27. Connect the wireless adapter to the power bank and turn on the power bank.
  • Page 20 Pair the wireless adapter with the wireless link box by pressing the Pair button on the adapter. The signal strength icon appears when the VIVE Console app detects the headset's wireless connection with the computer. Pairing the adapter with your computer using VIVE Console on page 35.
  • Page 21 Setting up your headset Replacing the VIVE Cosmos series headset cable To use VIVE Wireless Adapter with the VIVE Cosmos series, you need to replace the original headset cable with the short headset cable included in your full pack or attachment kit.
  • Page 22 Setting up your headset While holding the visor with one hand, lift the headset band with your other hand. Remove the left on-ear headphone from the headset band. a) Flip open the clasp on the left headphone. b) Pull off the left headphone and the attached side cushion.
  • Page 23 Setting up your headset Remove the face cushion frame from the headset. a) Gently pull from the bottom of one side of the frame to release the frame. b) Gently pull from the top of each side of the frame to detach the frame. Avoid pulling or squeezing the sides of the face cushion frame to prevent damaging it.
  • Page 24 Setting up your headset Reattach the face cushion frame. a) Align the tabs on the face cushion frame with the corresponding slots on the headset. b) Gently push the tabs into the slots until the frame locks into place. Make sure to position the ridge of the face cushion frame below the headset, audio, and USB cables.
  • Page 25 Setting up your headset c) Close the headphone clip around the headset band and snap the clasp into place. To prevent damaging the visor during use, make sure the cable stopper is in front of the headphone clip and not caught in the clasp. Attaching the thin velcro pad to the headset strap Insert the hooks on the rear end of the headset strap into the holes on the thin velcro pad.
  • Page 26 Setting up your headset Hook the headset strap into the top two slots in the center of the headset band. a) With one hand, firmly hold the headset strap against the headset band. b) With your other hand, gently pull up the headset strap to lock it into place. Reattach the back pad.
  • Page 27 Setting up your headset Attaching the wireless adapter to the VIVE Cosmos series Unfasten the velcro strap on the bottom of the wireless adapter to reveal the cradle clip. cradle clip Hook the cradle clip onto the headset strap. Before hooking on the clip, make sure the thin velcro pad is attached to the headset strap. See Attaching the thin velcro pad to the headset strap on page 25.
  • Page 28 Setting up your headset Wrap the velcro straps around the head pad and press firmly to adhere them together. Connect the short headset cable to the wireless adapter and then connect the adapter to the power bank.

  • Page 29: Vive

    Setting up your headset VIVE Setting up VIVE Wireless Adapter with VIVE Here's how to set up VIVE Wireless Adapter with VIVE. Install the PCIe card in your computer and connect the wireless link box to the card. Installing the PCIe WiGig card...
  • Page 30 Pair the wireless adapter with the wireless link box by pressing the Pair button on the adapter. The "Ready" status appears when the VIVE Wireless app detects the headset's wireless connection with the computer. Pairing the adapter with your computer using VIVE Wireless on page 37.
  • Page 31 Setting up your headset Attaching the wireless adapter to VIVE Remove the original 3-in-1 headset cable from your VIVE headset. a) Open the headset compartment to access the connector ports. b) Carefully pull the tab to unplug the HDMI cable and then unplug the power and USB cables.
  • Page 32 VIVE logo. b) VIVE Deluxe Audio VIVE Deluxe Audio Strap Strap: Align the ridges with the corners on the outer shell of the VIVE Deluxe Audio Strap and slide it down firmly to secure the wireless adapter to the strap.
  • Page 33 VIVE VIVE Deluxe Audio Strap Connect the 3-in-1 short cable to the respective ports inside the headset compartment. Make sure you pass the HDMI, USB, and power cables first through the headset strap opening...
  • Page 34 Setting up your headset Close the headset compartment. a) Align the ridges on the compartment cover with the corresponding tabs inside the compartment. b) Pull the cover down and press it firmly until it snaps into place. Connect the 3-in-1 short cable to the corresponding ports on the wireless adapter and then connect the adapter to the power bank.

  • Page 35: Pairing And Changing Settings

    VIVE Cosmos/VIVE Pro 2 About the VIVE Console app The VIVE Console app displays the status of your VIVE Cosmos/VIVE Pro 2 headset and its components. You can use the app to configure various settings for your headset and VIVE Wireless Adapter.

  • Page 36: Vive/Vive Pro/Vive Pro Eye

    VIVE/VIVE Pro/VIVE Pro Eye About the VIVE Wireless app The VIVE Wireless app displays the status of your VIVE/VIVE Pro/VIVE Pro Eye headset and its components. You can use the VIVE Wireless app to install drivers for VIVE Wireless Adapter and configure various settings for the adapter and your headset.
  • Page 37 Press the Pair button on the wireless adapter. When pairing is successful, the green LED on the wireless adapter stops blinking. In addition, the default name for your headset appears on the VIVE Wireless screen along with the "Ready" status.

  • Page 38: Power Bank

    Power bank Connecting VIVE Wireless Adapter to the power bank § The 18-watt power bank can be used with the first-generation VIVE, VIVE Pro, and VIVE Pro Eye headsets. § The VIVE Cosmos series and VIVE Pro 2 are only compatible with the 21-watt power bank.
  • Page 39 Power bank Connect one end of the power bank connector cable to the USB power port on the wireless adapter. Connect the other end of the power bank connector cable to the USB port on the power bank. If the power cable is too short or too long, unplug the cable from the power bank, adjust it as needed, and then plug it back in.

  • Page 40: Charging The Power Bank

    Charging the power bank Connect the power bank charging cable to the USB Type-C port on the power bank. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an HTC power adapter. An HTC power adapter is not included with VIVE Wireless Adapter.

  • Page 41: Checking The Power Bank Status

    Power bank Checking the power bank status Press the Power button on the power bank to turn it on. The LEDs on the power bank will display the charging status. 21-watt power bank (model 148DUT) 18-watt power bank (model 99H2036400) §...

  • Page 42: Multiuser Vr Environments

    § A computer for running VR content § Any PC VR headset from HTC with a VIVE Wireless Adapter connected to the computer § A personal play area of up to 2 m x 2 m (6.5 ft x 6.5 ft) Space requirements These requirements are applicable only to headsets that require base stations.

  • Page 43: Setting Up A Wireless Multiuser Vr Environment

    Setting up your headset on page 11. Select a connection mode for each user. Headset type Steps VIVE Cosmos series/VIVE Pro 2 a) From each user's computer, open the VIVE Console app. b) Click Settings Wireless. c) Select a Connection mode.
  • Page 44 Multiuser VR environments Displayed connection modes: § Blue: Mode 1 § Green: Mode 2 § Orange: Mode 3 Requirements § Each user's personal play area should not exceed 2 m x 2 m (6.5 ft x 6.5 ft). § Make sure the play areas do not overlap. §...
  • Page 45 § To avoid wireless interference, each user should use a different connection mode. § No more than 13 individual VIVE controller and VIVE Tracker units can be used within the same space. If each user needs two controllers, you'll have to reduce the total number of...
  • Page 46 A 10 m x 10 m (33 ft x 33 ft) space is designed for a multiuser VR environment with computers running server-based VR content. This type of setup requires a VIVE Cosmos Elite/VIVE Pro/ VIVE Pro Eye/VIVE Pro 2 headset and SteamVR Base Station 2.0.

  • Page 47: Solutions And Faqs

    Solutions and FAQs Solutions and FAQs PCIe WiGig card and wireless link box How long is the wireless link box cable? The wireless link box cable is 2 m (6.5 ft) long. What size PCIe card slot do I need? ®...

  • Page 48: Wireless Adapter

    What's the maximum range of VIVE Wireless Adapter and the wireless link box? VIVE Wireless Adapter and the wireless link box provide a maximum wireless data transmission coverage area of 6 m x 6 m (20 ft x 20 ft).
  • Page 49 VIVE Pro / Pro Eye / Pro 2 § If you're using VIVE Pro/VIVE Pro Eye/VIVE Pro 2, you'll also need to power on the link box. § Make sure not to connect the DisplayPort cable to the link box for VIVE Pro/VIVE Pro Eye/ ®...

  • Page 50: Vive Cosmos Series

    Solutions and FAQs VIVE Cosmos series How do I set the audio output for VIVE Cosmos when I'm using it with VIVE Wireless Adapter? When using VIVE Cosmos with VIVE Wireless Adapter, you can only select VIVE Cosmos Multimedia Audio as the playback device because it provides optimal wireless audio performance.
  • Page 51 Open the VIVE Console app and make sure your VIVE Cosmos headset is connected to the computer using VIVE Wireless Adapter. The signal bars in the upper-right corner of the VIVE Console app will only appear when VIVE Cosmos is connected to the computer using VIVE Wireless Adapter.
  • Page 52 Solutions and FAQs Under Sound, video and game controllers, select VIVE Cosmos Multimedia Audio. On the menu bar, click View Devices by connection.
  • Page 53 Click OK. Why doesn't VIVE Cosmos detect my USB device? To provide a better experience when using VIVE Wireless Adapter, the USB Type-C ® port on the VIVE Cosmos headset is disabled when the headset is connected to the wireless adapter.

  • Page 54: Information And Support

    § For product specifications and related information, visit the VIVE website at vive.com/ wireless-adapter/. § For warranty and service information, check your warranty card or visit the VIVE warranty page at vive.com/warranty/. § For general inquiries, contact us directly at vive.com/support/contactus/.

  • Page 55: Trademarks And Copyrights

    © 2021 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.

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