Hi owners,
From now on, don't you worry about forgetting anything!
We created a pre-event check-list for you that covers all the necessary equipment and takes into consideration backup hardware that you might need. With this article, you will be good to go in no time!
Equipment:
- TV + remote
- Laptop/Mini PC + AC adapter
- Wireless keyboard and touchpad
- DSLR camera + AC adapter
- Flash + Power cable + flash rod (for Mirror Me, Beauty, and Retro photo booths)
- USB hub- make sure the hub is powered (can transfer voltage)
- LED ring (if you have one)
- Printer + Power cable
- Micro-Fiber Cloth (for cleaning the mirror)
Cables & Extras:
- Extra printer media set (paper roll+ink)
- 2 X printer USB cords
- An extra Hot Shoe adapter and sync cord
- 2 X HDMI Cables
- 2 X Mini USB cables (for connecting the camera to PC)
Setup:
Each booth has its own setup instructions, but the main principles are the same:
- Make sure your computer is connected to the power.
- Make sure your touch screen is connected directly to the computer.
- Make sure your camera is connected directly to the computer and to the power (via AC adapter).
- Make sure the computer is connected to the TV\monitor via HDMI cable and that you can see the computer's display. If you can't, please follow this troubleshooting guide.
- Make sure the flash is connected to the camera (via hot shoe and sync cord) and to the power.
- Connect your printer, LED ring, keyboard, and other USB devices to the computer\USB hub.
Testing:
Preset:
we recommend testing your preset and workflow, and make sure it works as expected.
Camera:
Set your camera settings:
- Click here for Mirror Photo Booths recommended camera settings
- Click here for Spire Photo Booth recommended camera settings
- Click here for RetroPhoto Booth recommended camera settings
Make sure your camera is focused - click here for instructions
Take a photo to make sure your flash is working. If you're having a problem with the flash, please follow this troubleshooting guide.
Touch Screen:
Make sure your touch screen is calibrated. Click here for further instructions.
Printer:
Make sure your printer is working when printing from the software. We recommend setting it as the default printer via Control Panel. For further instructions and troubleshooting, see this troubleshooting guide.
Should you encounter any issue at an event, our support team is available 24/7.