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1. Before Using the LiveShell 2

1-1. Box contents

Your LiveShell 2 box contains these items:

  • LiveShell 2 unit with its wireless LAN adapter attached
    *This adapter is capable of connecting to both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi access points.
    **Protective film has been placed on the LCD display, please remove it.
  • An AC adapter
  • A  setup cable
  • A quick setup guide (you can also download the PDF)

1-2. What you need to live stream with LiveShell 2

To start live streaming with your LiveShell 2, you will need:

  • An internet connection
    • Connections with proxy servers are not supported
    • Connections with network activation web authentication are not supported
  • A PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet that supports the latest versions of these web browsers –
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Internet Explorer
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Safari (OSX/iOS only)
  • PC, Mac, smartphone or tablet that has a 3.5 mm stereo audio output connection
  • A video camera or other device that can –
    • Output video via HDMI at 480p/720p/1080i resolution without HDCP
  • A Cerevo LiveShell Dashboard account

1-2-1. Dashboard registration

Dashboard is a web-based control panel to control your live streaming. To control your LiveShell 2 broadcasting a Dashboard account is required. To broadcasting using YouTube Live you will also require a Google authenticated account.

Steps for account registration

    1. Access https://shell.cerevo.com/login

Registration via Cerevo Dashboard

    1. Click the [Sign up] button on the bottom-left of the page.
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    2. Enter your email address and password, and click on the [Create account] button.
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    3. A registration confirmation email will be sent, click on the confirmation link in that email to finish registration. Continue to initial setup (section 2).
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Registration via Facebook account

    1. Click on the Facebook pictogram.
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    2. Login to your Facebook account to authorize Dashboard access. Cerevo will not receive or record your Facebook password.
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    3. Facebook will ask you agree to provide some information to Dashboard. Check the info and click [Okay]. Continue to initial setup (section 2).
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Registration via Google account

  1. Click on the Google pictogram.
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  2. Login to your Google account to authorize Dashboard access. Cerevo will not receive or record your Google password.
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  3. Google will ask you agree to provide some information to Dashboard. Check the info and click [Allow]. Continue to initial setup (section 2).
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1-4. For your safety

To prevent damage to your LiveShell 2 or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in its entirety before using this equipment.
  • The LiveShell 2 must remain at an ambient temperature of 32°F-104°F and a humidity level of 10%-90%. High storage temperatures reduce battery life and excessive heat or below freezing temperatures may cause the unit to temporarily stop working.
  • Only use the AC adapter that was supplied with this product. DO NOT use any other AC adapters. Use of an unqualified adapter may present a risk of failure, fire, explosion, leakage or other hazards.
  • DO NOT expose to water, heat, high levels of humidity, or direct sunlight. Doing so may cause failure, electric shock or deformation.