HP Reverb G2 User Manual

Q 2.5: ARE THERE GOOD OPTIONS TO MAKE THE HP REVERB G2 HAND
CONTROLLERS RECHARGEABLE?
The only option currently is to use rechargeable AA batteries with an external charger. Rechargeable
batteries are not recommended, but if used we highly recommend 1.5V rechargeable batteries.
Nonrechargeable lithium AA batteries may provide longer battery life than standard alkaline batteries.
Do not mix battery chemistries. Do not exceed 3.6V total combined battery voltage.
Q 2.6: HAS THE HEADSET BEEN SUCCESSFULLY TESTED WITH CABLE EXTENSIONS?
Cable extensions are not recommended as they may not maintain bandwidth. The provided 6.0 meter
cable is considered optimal.
Q 2.7: IS THE VIDEO SIGNAL CABLE DISPLAYPORTTM OR MINIDISPLAYPORTTM AT THE PC
END?
The cable attached to the headset is Display Port TM 1.3; the HP Reverb G2 VR Headset comes with a
Display Port TM to mini-Display Port TM adapter.
Q 2.8: CAN THE DISPLAYPORTTM BE ADAPTED TO WORK ON A LAPTOP THAT ONLY HAS
HDMI? ARE THERE ANY KNOW HDMI ADAPTERS THAT WILL WORK RELIABLY WITH THE
HEADSET?
No, the HP Reverb G2 VR Headset requires DisplayPort™ 1.3; HDMI adapters cannot handle the
bandwidth required. You can, however, use a USB-C™ port on your laptop with a USB-C™ to
DisplayPort™ adapter, provided it supports DisplayPort™ 1.3.
Q 2.9: ARE REPLACEMENT CABLES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE?
Yes, replacement cables can be purchased separately.
Q 2.10: ARE REPLACEMENT LENSES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE?
No, the lenses are not replaceable. While the lenses are removable, doing so may void your warranty.1
Q 2.11: CAN YOU WEAR EYEGLASSES WHILE USING THE HEADSET?
ARE THERE LENS SPACERS OR PROTECTORS AVAILABLE TO PROTECT MY EYEGLASSES?
Yes, most eyeglasses will fit comfortably with the headset. There are no spacers, but the face padding
is sufficient to hold the HMD away from your eyeglasses in most instances.
Q 2.12: WHY LCD PANELS INSTEAD OF OLED PANELS?
LCD panels provide superior color and clarity compared to OLED panels, and they are also less
expensive. Each pixel in a display is composed of colored sub-pixels, and the combinations of
brightness of the sub-pixels combine to create the color your eyes sees from the pixel. In LCD
displays, each pixel has a red, green, and blue sub-pixel, which is an optimal arrangement. In most
OLED panels, the sub-pixels are arranged in a PenTile pattern, which leaves most pixels with only two
colors of sub-pixels. LCDs also have better fill ratios, meaning that there is less black space between
pixels, creating less ‘screen door’ effect and greater image clarity.
Q 2.13: CAN I DISABLE THE WINDOWS BUTTON ON THE CONTROLLER?
You can only disable the Windows button by setting the entire computer to ‘kiosk mode.’ In kiosk
mode, the user can only access a limited set of applications, and the Windows key is inactive. Kiosk
mode may not be appropriate for your use case.
In previous versions of Windows, pressing the Windows button would close the running VR application
and bring up the Welcome Cliff House. Now, it only brings up the quick action menu. You may not need
to disable the Windows key on newer versions of Windows. Information about setting your computer
into kiosk mode can be found here.
Q 2.14: DOES THE HP REVERB G2 VR HEADSET SUPPORT GESTURE RECOGNITION?

HP Reverb G2 Specifications

General

Type	Dedicated head mounted display
Product color	Black
Recommended age (min)	13 yr(s)
Adjustable interpupillary distance	Yes
Display type	LCD
Display resolution	4320 x 2160 pixels
Card reader integrated	No
Number of battery cells	1

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	186 mm
Width	75 mm
Height	84 mm
Weight	550 g