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1. Before Using the LiveShell

1-1. What’s in the box?

  1. LiveShell unit and wireless LAN adapter (Do not remove the wireless LAN adapter from the unit.)
  2. AC Adapter
  3. Mount shoe
  4. AV-IN cable
  5. HDMI cable (HDMI and HDMI-mini port)
  6. Setup cable

1-2. What you need

To start using your LiveShell, the following conditions are required.

The Internet environment

  • Ability to connect with Ustream Site
  • No proxy setup required
  • No web authentication required

PC, Mac or Smartphone

  • Windows PC, Mac, Linux system requirements
    • Supported browsers (the latest versions)
    • Audio-out function required
  • Supported smartphones/tablets
    • Android 2.2 or later
    • Android 3.1 or later
    • iOS4 or later

Camcorder

A camcorder must have either of the following outputs.

  • TV output via HDMI
  • NTSC/PAL-compatible composite video-out output

Battery

Three AA batteries. We strongly recommend using rechargeable NiMH batteries.
Note: LiveShell cannot recharge batteries.

1-3. External View / Functions

Names of Parts

  • The USB port is exclusive for attached wireless LAN adapter.
  • The MIC IN pin has plug-in power.
  • Line and composite video can be input into the AV IN through an RCA female pin by connecting the attached AV-IN cable.

Functions

Network Connectivity 10/100 Base-T ethernet LAN and 802.11b/g/n-compatible wireless LAN.
Broadcast Resolution 4CIF (704 x 528 pixels), maximum speed around 1.5 Mbps.
Video codec Sorenson H.263
Audio codec ADPCM / PCM
Video Input Ports HDMI*1/composite (NTSC/PAL)
Audio Input Ports HDMI/stereo mic in (plug-in power type)/line in
Volume adjustable independently for all ports. Signal is mixed internally before being broadcast.
Power Source 3 x AA batteries (Sanyo eneloop or eneloop pro recommended).
Operating Time Continuous broadcasting is possible for 3 hours or more*2.
Unlimited operation is possible with the included AC adapter.
Accessories AC adapter, accessory shoe clasp, AV-IN cable, WiFi adapter, 60-cm right-angle HDMI cable (HDMI to HDMI-mini), settings cable.
Size 120 mm (D) x 68 mm (W) x 26 mm (H)
Weight 108 g

*1: Only VGA, 480p, and 576p supported. HDCP not supported.
*2: With Sanyo eneloop pro batteries.

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1-4. Ustream Account Setup

Follow this setup guide if you do not have Ustream account.
If you do have one, you can skip this page and go directly to the next step: 2. Connect & Broadcast.

1. Access www.ustream.tv (the Ustream website).
2. Click on “Sign up” at top right.
3. Enter the required information and click on “Create My Account”.
4. Move the cursor over your username at top right and click on “Dashboard”.
5. Click on the yellow “Create a Channel” button.
6. Enter the name of your show (it does not matter what it is) and click on the yellow “Create” button.
7. Finish.