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Page 1: ...VIVE Cosmos User guide HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 2: ... Headset and headphones Headset 4 Headphones 24 Trademarks and copyrights Index 2 Contents HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 3: ...lish 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 o...

Page 4: ... tracking The cameras on the headset are sensitive Do not cover or scratch the cameras Front and side views 1 Dual cameras 2 Front cover 3 Tracking sensor 4 Headset band 5 Top strap 6 Headset cable 7 Headset cable strip 4 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 5: ... 7 Interpupillary distance IPD knob 8 Face cushion frame 9 Face cushion 10 Back pad 11 Headset band Inner view face cushion frame removed 1 Front cover lock button 2 Headset cable 3 Audio cable 4 USB Type C cable slot 5 Lenses 5 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 6: ...n the band and peel off the protective film starting from the left side of the band 1 Detach the velcro fastener on the top strap and then loosen the band by turning the adjustment dial counter clockwise 2 While holding the visor with one hand pull up the band 6 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F...

Page 7: ...n pull down the band around the back of your head You ll hear a click when it locks into place 7 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 8: ...If the band sits too low on the back of your head the visor will be tilted If there s light leakage around the areas of your nose or cheeks adjust the position of the band 8 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 9: ...e around the areas of your nose or cheeks readjust the strap and reposition the band 6 Make sure that the headset cable runs straight down your back 9 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 10: ...limeter 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 ...

Page 11: ... 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 11 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 12: ...ame from the headset To release the frame from its latches gently pull on any side of the frame starting from the bottom and then pull one side at a time on the top Avoid pulling or squeezing on the sides of the face cushion frame to prevent damaging the frame 12 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o ...

Page 13: ...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 13 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 14: ... 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 14 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PE...

Page 15: ...eadset 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 15 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 16: ...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 16 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENT...

Page 17: ...set cable strip to the back pad on page 18 You ll hear a click when the tabs are inserted Make sure to minimize the gap between the pad and the band 17 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 18: ...orner tabs into the holes of the headset cable strip with its flap down Make sure that the strip is firmly attached 1 2 2 Reattach the top strap to the headset band For details see Attaching the top strap to the headset band on page 21 18 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 19: ... along the back pad to reattach You ll hear a click when the tabs are inserted 4 Make sure to minimize the gap between the pad and the band 19 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 20: ... page 15 1 Starting from the rear of the headset band pull down the strap to unhook it 2 On the other end of the strap pull down and out the strap to unhook it 3 Reattach the front and back pads to the headset For details see Reattaching the front and back pads to the headset on page 16 20 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C...

Page 21: ...insert the hooks on the other end of the top strap with the inner slots of the headset band and then pull up on the strap to hook into place 3 Reattach the front and back pads to the headset For details see Reattaching the front and back pads to the headset on page 16 Cleaning the headset lenses 1 Use the cleaning cloth provided in the box to wipe the lenses 2 Wipe in a circular motion from the ce...

Page 22: ...t Don t scrub wring or bleach Don t dip or soak in water 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 3 Carefully pull out the front cover until it detaches from the visor 22 Headset and headph...

Page 23: ... 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 23 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 24: ...on ear headphones to a comfortable position over your ears then press the headphones into place Is the fit too loose or tight In case you feel pressure around your temples adjust the position of the on ear headphones for a more comfortable fit To do so flip open the metal clasp on each headphone and reposition the headphone clip on the headset band 24 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDE...

Page 25: ... front pad from the headset band For details see Removing the front and back pads on page 15 3 On the front section of the band carefully pull out the cable of the on ear headphones from the groove 4 On the left and right sides of the band flip open the metal clasp of each headphone to detach it After detaching the on ear headphones you need to attach cable guides before plugging in your own earph...

Page 26: ...screws and rubber pad which are part of the replacement kit for earphones as well as the side cushions from the headset band For details see Detaching the cable guides from the headset band on page 35 Use a cross shaped screwdriver PH00 to detach the screws Make sure to keep these parts in a safe place 26 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PE...

Page 27: ...ons 5 Headset cable guide 6 Cable stopper 2 Flip open the metal clasps on the left and right on ear headphones 27 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 28: ...n reposition the headphone clip for a more comfortable fit Just make sure that the other clip is similarly placed on its side of the band 2 Make sure the audio cable is firmly pressed and not falling out of the groove 3 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 28 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENT...

Page 29: ...and and then snap into place 5 Connect the audio cable connector to the headphone plug 29 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 30: ...s loose you can reposition the headphone clip for a more comfortable fit Make sure that the other clip is similarly placed on its side of the band 3 Make sure the audio cable is firmly pressed in place and not falling out of the groove 4 Make sure that the stopper on the headset cable isn t caught in the clasp and is on the visor side to prevent damage to the visor while gaming 30 Headset and head...

Page 31: ... top Check that it isn t also wedged between the clip and the band 6 Close the clasp around the band and snap into place 31 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 32: ...s on page 15 2 On the front section of the band press the audio cable marker into the slot at the center Then press the cable along the groove until flush with the band 3 Reattach the front pad and side cushions to the headset band Make sure that the side cushions cover the metal clasps on the band 32 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMIS...

Page 33: ...ils see Detaching the on ear headphones from the headset band on page 25 2 Attach the cable guides to the headset band For details see Attaching the cable guides to the headset band on page 34 3 Insert the earphone plug into the 3 5mm audio cable connector on the right side of the headset band 33 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION ...

Page 34: ...e screws 1 Audio cable guide 2 Rubber pad 3 Screws 4 Side cushions 5 Headset cable guide 6 Cable stopper 1 On the right side of the band place the audio connector between the rubber pad and audio cable guide Align the holes on the band rubber pad and audio cable guide and then screw in place 2 On the left side of the band align the headset cable guide holes with the holes on the band then screw in...

Page 35: ...or earphones For details on how to order the replacement kit for earphones contact customer care Make sure to keep these parts in a safe place Detaching the audio cable guide You can remove the audio cable guide from the right side of the band 1 Remove the side cushion 2 Remove the screws using a cross shaped screwdriver PH00 3 Remove the rubber pad that holds the audio cable connector against the...

Page 36: ...om the left side of the band 1 Remove the side cushion 2 Remove the screws using a cross shaped screwdriver PH00 3 Detach the headset cable guide 1 Side cushion 2 Screws 3 Cable stopper 4 Headset cable guide 36 Headset and headphones HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

Page 37: ...ation Not all marks listed necessarily appear in this User Guide Screen images contained herein are simulated HTC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material The information is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice HTC also reserv...

Page 38: ...es 21 connecting a USB device 12 front cover 22 putting on 6 replacing the face cushion 14 status lights 24 O On ear headphones adjusting 24 attaching 28 30 detaching 25 38 Index HTC PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT PERMISSION H T C C O N F I D E N T I A L t o F C C ...

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