You can use your smartphone (Android OS or iOS) as a satellite camera, and send camera video from up to four devices to the AeroCaster LIVE app.

Assign the video input from the satellite camera to INPUT CAM1–5.

  • Both the smartphone and iPad must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.



Getting ready

You must first install the AeroCaster Camera app on your smartphone.

The AeroCaster Camera app can be downloaded from the Roland website.

 http://roland.cm/AeroCasterLIVE 


Inputting video from a satellite camera


  1. Launch the AeroCaster Camera app on the smartphone.

  2. Launch the AeroCaster LIVE app on the iPad.

  3. Tap INPUT “+” (CAM1–5), and select the satellite camera (smartphone) from the list.

    This assigns the satellite camera (smartphone) as an input source.



Configuring the satellite camera
  1. Tap the input source whose camera you wish to configure, and tap the “CAMERA” tab.

  2. Tap the parameters in the CAMERA menu to configure the camera.

    Item Explanation
    Lens Selects which of the built-in lenses to use (including wide-angle, telephoto, front-facing and so on).
    Zoom Adjusts the zoom factor.
    Exposure

    Sets the exposure mode. In manual mode, you can adjust the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed.

    A: Auto mode

    C: Continuous mode

    M: Manual mode

    WhiteBalance Adjusts the white balance. In manual mode, this adjusts the color temperature and hue.
    Focus Sets the focal point.
    LED Light

    Turns the camera light on/off.

    • Only for models with a built-in LED flash.
    Stabilization Turns the image stabilization on/off.
    • The menu parameters and values displayed may differ, depending on which camera model you use.

About the input volume on the satellite camera

Tap the  (information icon) to the right of the INPUT display area to show the information for the input video.

You can adjust the satellite camera’s volume with the slider shown next to  (mic icon).

  • The audio input from the satellite camera is delayed in comparison to the audio inputted to the VRC-01. Normally, you should tap  (mic icon) and turn mute on () when using the satellite camera.


Related links:

Changing the Order of the Input Sources (INPUT)

Changing/Unlocking the Input Source (INPUT) Assignments

Changing the Label Name of an Input Source (INPUT)

Assigning Functions to the Pads