1. Audio level meter

    This indicates the output volume of the AeroCaster LIVE app.

    Indicator color Explanation
    Green
    		 Volume is insufficient.
    Yellow
    		 Volume is appropriate.
    Red
    		 Volume is excessive.

  2. PREVIEW area

    Previews the videos selected in MEDIA, SCENE or INPUT.

  3. [TAKE] button

    Generates the final output of the preview video.

    • This is enabled when the [to PGM directly] switch is off.

    â Switching Between Videos After Previewing

  4. [to PGM directly] switch

    Turns PGM direct mode (a function that lets you immediately send the selected video to final output) on/off.

    â One-touch Video Switching (PGM Direct Mode)

  5. [FADE] button

    Fades the final output video in/out.

    â Fading the Final Output Video (Livestreamed Video) In/Out

  6. Video/audio sources

    Select the video and audio you want to output from MEDIA, SCENE or INPUT.

    Audio/video that is previewed or sent to final output is shown with a green or red border accordingly (audio is only shown with a red border).

    MEDIA

    Tap “+” to register audio, still images and video that are on your iPad.

    For audio only, you can register audio files stored in iCloud Drive.

    â Assigning Audio, Still Images and Video (MEDIA)

     (recycle bin icon): deletes all registered audio, still image and video data
    SCENE

    Tap “+” to register a screen layout (scene) that uses composition methods like DSK (downstream keyer) or PinP (picture-in-picture).

    â Registering the Screen Layout (SCENE)

     (menu icon): deletes all registered scenes or restores the scene settings to their default values.
    INPUT (CAM1–5)

    Tap “+” to assign the input video from your satellite camera or built-in camera.

    â Inputting Video from a Satellite Camera (INPUT)

    You can input and assign the video from your computer or smartphone via a Web browser.

    â Inputting Video from a Computer or Smartphone (INPUT)

     (information icon): shows information regarding the input video.

  7. LIVE/REC status indicator

    Shows the livestreaming and video status.

    		 Now livestreaming

    		Now recording video

  8. (Livestreaming) button

    Switches livestreaming on/off (start/end).

    â Livestreaming and Recording

    Indication Status

    		Now livestreaming (recording video)

    		Livestreaming finished

    		Connecting to server
    • The time elapsed and bit rate are shown during livestreaming.
    • Tap the  (information icon) to the right of the bit rate to show the livestreaming preview link. When the destination server is set to “Custom”, the RTMP URL (link) is shown.
      You can tap the link area to copy the URL.

  9. PROGRAM area

    Shows the preview output video (the video that is livestreamed).

    Tap the  (full screen icon) to display the final output video using the entire screen. To exit full screen view, tap somewhere at the top of the screen.

  10. (settings)

    Displays the settings menu of the AeroCaster LIVE app.

    Item Explanation
    Target Receive Video Bitrate

    Sets the bit rate used when connecting a satellite camera or your computer via Wi-Fi.

    If you change this setting, the change is applied once you reconnect the satellite camera or computer.
    About

    Shows the version of the AeroCaster LIVE app.

  11. (Output)

    Displays the Output menu. Here you can make settings for the output video.

    Tap the “Live”, “Recording” or “HDMI” tab to switch between menus.


    Live menu

    Use this to select the destination server platform and make the necessary settings for streaming.

    Item Explanation
    YouTube Live

    Select this to livestream via YouTube Live.

    â Livestreaming via YouTube Live
    Facebook Live

    Select this to livestream via Facebook Live.

    â Livestreaming via Facebook Live
    Twitch

    Select this to livestream via Twitch.

    â Livestreaming via Twitch
    Custom

    Select this to configure a custom destination server without choosing an existing platform.

    â Manually Configuring the Destination Server


    Recording menu

    Item Explanation
    Enable Record

    Turn this ON to record the video that’s being livestreamed. Recording starts automatically at the same time that the livestream begins.

    The recorded video data is saved to the Photos library on the iPad.

    • Recording can’t be done while video is not livestreaming.
    Bitrate

    Sets the bit rate for recording.

    Higher bit rates result in higher video resolution (better picture quality).


    HDMI menu

    Sets which video is to be output via HDMI.

    • HDMI output is supported only on iPad models with a USB Type-C port. An Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport adaptor is required separately.
    Value Explanation
    PROGRAM

    Final output video
    PREVIEW

    Preview video

  12. (Pad Settings)

    Shows the Pad Settings menu. Here you can set the functions (such as video selection and scene selection) to assign to pads [1]–[6].

    When the [USER] button on the VRC-01 is lit, you can use the ASSIGNABLE DECK [1]–[6] buttons on the VRC-01 to operate each pad.

    The buttons to which functions are assigned light up blue.

    • The pads can’t be operated from the AeroCaster LIVE app.

    â Assigning Functions to the Pads

  13. CAMERA, TRANSITION, AUDIO menus, and Comment window

    Tap each tab to switch between view contents.

    Tab Explanation
    CAMERA

    Displays the CAMERA.
    TRANSITION Displays the TRANSITION.
    AUDIO Displays the AUDIO.
    COMMENT

    Displays the comment window. In this window, you can see the comments posted by the people who are viewing the livestreamed contents on each platform (YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch).
    As the person streaming the content on YouTube Live or Twitch, you can also post your comments.

    • If you are livestreaming content with the livestream destination set to manual , the comments are not displayed.
    • About the special emoji and stamps used for each platform
      The emoji and stamps that are used specifically on the various platforms can’t be viewed in the comment input box of the person streaming the content. You can make the emoji and stamps visible in your posted comments by inputting the emoji command or stamp code into the comment box, as this is converted into the actual emoji or stamp when the comment is posted.


    CAMERA menu

    This menu contains the related settings for cameras assigned to CAM1–5.

    • The menu parameters and values displayed may differ, depending on which camera model you use.
    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.


    TRANSITION menu

    Here you can configure the video transition effects.

    This menu switches between cut, mix and wipe. Tap “>” to edit the settings.

    â Editing the video transition effects 

     

    AUDIO menu

    Configure the audio settings here.

    Main

    Item Explanation
    DELAY

    Adjusts the delay time (latency) of the output audio. If there is a timing discrepancy between the video and audio, you can correct this by delaying the audio’s output.

    A: Auto mode

    M: Manual mode: Tap the  (slider icon) on the left side Ó adjust the delay time (0.0–1.0 sec) using the slider.

    â Correcting Time Differences Between Video and Audio (Delay)
    MUTE

    Turns on/off the mute function for the output audio. If this is on, the output audio is temporarily silenced.

    â Muting the output audio


    Pad Volume

    This adjusts the volume of the background music and sound effects (1, 2) that are preinstalled in the AeroCaster LIVE app.

    Item Explanation
    BGM

    Adjusts the background music volume.

    Press the ASSIGNABLE DECK [4] (BGM) button on the VRC-01 to play background music (when the [USER] button is unlit).
    SE1

    Adjusts the volume of sound effect 1 (applause).

    Press the ASSIGNABLE DECK [5] (SE 1) button on the VRC-01 to play sound effect 1 (when the [USER] button is unlit).
    SE2

    Adjusts the volume of sound effect 2 (scratching noise).

    Press the ASSIGNABLE DECK [6] (SE 2) button on the VRC-01 to play sound effect 2 (when the [USER] button is unlit).

    â Playing back the preinstalled background music and sound effects (1, 2)