2. Connect & Broadcast

2-1. Cable Connection

Step 1: Power Source

  • AC operation: Insert the AC adapter cable into the mini USB port on the rear side of the LiveShell.
  • Battery operation: Insert three AA batteries in the battery compartment on the bottom side of the LiveShell.

Step 2: Camcorder

    • HDMI Connection
      • Connect the HDMI cable to your LiveShell.
      • Broadcasting starts as soon as the setup is complete, so it is better not to connect a camcorder yet.

 

  • AV cable connection: Make sure your are using the attached accessory AV-IN cable.
    • Insert the jack into the AV IN connector on your LiveShell
    • Connect the audio/video cables (red, white, and yellow) to your camcorder.

Step 3: Network Setup

2-2a. Ethernet Cable Setup

  1. Connect the LAN cable into the LiveShell ethernet port. 
  2. Press the power button at top left for five seconds to power on the LiveShell.
  3. The language setup page is displayed on the screen.
    Select the language using the left/right buttons on the bottom and click on the button in the top right corner to confirm your selection. 
  4. Remember the number displayed on the LiveShell display. You will need this number as a PIN when you connect your LiveShell via the Internet.
    Note: The PIN in the image below is just only an example. The PIN displayed in your LiveShell will be different.
  5. Proceed to 2-3. Dashboard Registration.

2-2b. Wireless LAN Setup

  1. Make sure the Wi-Fi adapter is connected to the LiveShell.

  2. Press the power button at top left for five seconds to power on the LiveShell.
  3. The language setup page is displayed on the screen.
    Select a language using the left/right buttons on the bottom and click on the button at top right corner to confirm your selection. 
  4. The message “Register me at http://shell.cerevo.com” should appear on the display screen.
  5. Proceed to 2-3. Dashboard Registration.

2-3. Dashboard Registration

Registering on the Dashboard enables you to operate your LiveShell from your PC or smartphone as a remote control.

  1. Access http://shell.cerevo.com/.
  2. Click on “Join/Log-in”.
  3. Enter your email address and password, and click on “Create my account”.
    Note: Facebook users can skip step 3 and 4 by clicking on the Facebook icon.
  4. Check your email for an account sign-up confirmation from Cerevo.
  5. Click on the URL in the email from Cerevo and complete the Dashboard sign-up process.
  6. Complete the Dashboard registration process.
  7. Register your LiveShell in the Dashboard. Go to 2-2a. Ethernet Cable Connection or 2-2b. Wireless LAN Connection.

2-4a. Ustream Setup

  1. Select “Ustream” and click on “OK”.
  2. Input your Ustream username and password.
  3. Select a Ustream channel and select the Internet connection type.
  4. Ethernet: Enter the PIN that is displayed on the LiveShell display screen and click on “OK”.
  5. Wireless Step1: Enter the ESSID (wireless network name) and passphrase (Wi-Fi password).
    Note: The ESSID and passphrase are case-sensitive.
  6. Wireless Step2: Connect the attached blue audio cable to the MIC IN on the LiveShell and the other end to the headphone jack as below.
    Click on the “Play” icon to download the setting configuration.
    Note: Close all audio and video applications before downloading the wireless LAN settings.
    After transfer has succeeded, the page will automatically change to the Dashboard. Wait a moment.
    If you cannot connect your network, make sure you are not using stealth mode or a static IP address, and that you have not entered the wrong information.
  7. Your LiveShell will display the word “LIVE” and the Dashboard main panel will appear on your PC, Mac and/or Smartphone when broadcasting begins.

2-4b. Other broadcasting services Setup

  1. Select “Other broadcasting services” and click on “OK”.

  2. Enter the “Broadcasting RTMP URL” and “Stream” name, then click on “Save”.
    “Browsing RTMP URL” is optional.
  3. Select the Internet connection type.
  4. Ethernet: Enter the PIN that is displayed on the LiveShell display screen and click on “OK”.
  5. Wireless Step1: Enter the ESSID (wireless network name) and passphrase (Wi-Fi password).
    Note: The ESSID and passphrase are case-sensitive.
    Use iOS Personal Hotspot
  6. Wireless Step2: Connect the attached blue audio cable to the MIC IN on the LiveShell and the other end to the headphone jack as below.
    Click on the “Play” icon to download the setting configuration.
    Note: Close all audio and video applications before downloading the wireless LAN settings.
    After transfer has succeeded, the page will automatically change to the Dashboard. Wait a moment.
    If you cannot connect your network, make sure you are not using stealth mode or a static IP address, and that you have not entered the wrong information.
  7. Your LiveShell will display the word “LIVE” and the Dashboard main panel will appear on your PC, Mac and/or Smartphone when broadcasting begins.

2-5. Camcorder Connection

Once the setup procedure described in section 2-4 is complete, a broadcast should already be in progress.
Now connect the HDMI or AV-IN cable to the camcorder and make sure video is streaming on your Dashboard main panel.
Unplug the AV-IN cable to avoid noise problems with video streaming when you connect a camcorder.
Refer to 3-1. Dashboard – MainPanel for details.

If you have any troubles or have any questions, refer to 5-1. FAQ.