StarTechcom Computer Hardware PEXHDCAP60L User Manual

HDMI®/DVI/VGA/Component PCIe  
Capture Card – 1080p/60fps  
PEXHDCAP60L  
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Manual Revision: 11/28/2014  
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Table of Contents  
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1  
Introduction............................................................................................2  
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2  
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 2  
Installation ..............................................................................................3  
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3  
Software Installation................................................................................................................................ 8  
Software Operation ...............................................................................10  
How to Use ..............................................................................................11  
Stream Catcher .......................................................................................11  
Launch Application .................................................................................................................................. 11  
Technical Support ..................................................................................25  
Warranty Information............................................................................25  
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Product Diagram  
DVI input-port  
A/V breakout cable input-port  
(For component, S-Video, and composite video input +  
RCA audio input)  
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Introduction  
Packaging Contents  
PCIe capture card (PEXHDCAP60L)  
HDMI to DVI adapter  
VGA to DVI adapter  
Component A/V breakout cable  
S-video/Composite A/V breakout cable  
Full-profile bracket (Attached)  
Low-profile bracket  
Software installation disc  
Instruction manual  
Note: The USB3HDCAP product will not record digitally encrypted content.  
System Requirements  
Low-profile or full-profile Computer system with:  
Available PCI-Express slot  
CPU: i3 Dual core 2.8GHz or higher  
RAM: 2GB or higher  
Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008 R2/7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit)  
HDMI/DVI/VGA/Component/S-Video/Composite audio/video source with cabling  
(DVD, DVR, VCR, Etc.)  
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Installation  
Hardware Installation  
1. Determine which bracket is required for your computer system. If you have a full-  
profile computer system, attach the Full-profile bracket. If you have a low-  
profile computer system attach the Low-profile bracket. To change the bracket  
follow the below steps:  
a) Using a small ratchet, or pliers (not included), remove both of the DVI-port standoff  
screws located on the outside of the bracket.  
b) Using a Philips head screw driver (not included), remove the screw located next to  
the internal side of the DVI-port on the circuit board.  
c) You can now remove the undesired bracket by pulling the bracket away from the  
PEXHDCAP60L.  
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d) Line up your desired bracket so that the DVI input-port, and the A/V breakout cable  
input-port align with the port holes. Also ensure the screw hole is aligned with the  
underside of the PEXHDCAP60L.  
e) Using a Philips head screw driver (not included), replace the screw located next to  
the internal side of the DVI input-port on the circuit board.  
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f) Using a small ratchet, or pliers (not included), replace both of the DVI-port standoff  
screws by placing them into the standoff holes located on either side of the  
DVI input-port.  
g) The bracket has now been replaced.  
2. Install the PEXHDCAP60L in your computer system.  
a) Turn off your computer system and disconnect any peripheral devices (i.e.  
Printers, external hard drives, etc.). Unplug the power supply power cable from  
the rear of the computer system.  
b) Remove the case cover from your computer system (See documentation  
included with your computer system for step by step instructions).  
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c) Locate an open PCI-Express slot and if necessary remove the metal cover  
plate on the rear of your computer case (See documentation included with your  
computer system for step by step instructions).  
Note: The PEXHDCAP60L will work in a PCI-Express slot with additional lanes (i.e.  
x4, x8 or x16 slots)  
d) Gently insert the card into the open PCI-Express slot and fasten the bracket to  
the rear of the case.  
e) Place the case cover back onto the computer system.  
f) Reconnect any peripheral devices, as well as the computer system power supply.  
3. Using the required cabling (not included), connect your desired audio/video  
source device to the PEXHDCAP60L.  
a. If your audio/video source device is Component or S-Video/composite use  
the included corresponding Component A/V breakout cable or S-Video/  
composite A/V breakout cable to connect your Audio/Video source cabling to  
the A/V breakout cable input-port on the PEXHDCAP60L.  
Component A/V breakout  
cable  
S-Video/composite A/V breakout  
cable  
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b. If your video source device is DVI, connect your video source cabling directly  
to the DVI input-port on the PEXHDCAP60L.  
DVI  
c. If your video source device is VGA or DVI, use the corresponding included  
HDMI to DVI adapter or VGA to DVI adapter to connect your audio/video  
source cabling to the DVI input-port on the PEXHDCAP60L.  
HDMI  
OR  
VGA  
d. (Optional) If you would like to capture a 2-channel RCA audio source along with  
your video source, connect your RCA audio source cabling to A/V breakout  
cable input-port using the S-video/composite A/V breakout cable along with  
your desired video source cabling.  
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4. Hardware installation has now been completed. You can now turn on your  
computer system.  
Software Installation  
Note: After the card has been installed for the first time, your computer system  
may display the Found New Hardware wizard upon boot. If this message is  
displayed click cancel.  
1. Download the latest software from the StarTech.com website (recommended)  
or  
Insert the included Driver and Software installation disc into your DVD-ROM drive.  
2. Locate and run the Setup(.exe) application. This file will be located in the main file  
directory.  
Note: If using the included Software installation disc, the software may begin  
automatically.  
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3. The Driver installation program will being. If a Windows Security dialog window  
appears, click the “Runor “Install this driver software anywayoption to proceed.  
4. The installation wizard will now walk you through the installation steps for all drives  
and software installation as well as ask you to specifying your desired language.  
You will be prompted to confirm installation and continue the installation process  
several times. Please follow the on screen Prompts, selecting affirmatively to each in  
order to complete the software Installation.  
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5. When prompted click Finish  
Note: You will be required to restart your computer.  
Software Operation  
1. Upon starting Windows, if the “Found New Hardwarewizard appears on the screen,  
cancel/close the window and insert the included Driver CD into the computer’s CD/  
DVD drive.  
2. AutoPlay should automatically prompt you to run “Setup.exe. If not, open “My  
Computerand double-click on the CD/DVD drive. Double-click the “Setup.exeicon.  
3. Proceed through the Installation wizard.  
4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary  
driverssoftware. An icon for “StreamCatchershould now be on the desktop.  
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How to Use  
Connect the video/audio source to the video capture card using the  
appropriatecable(s). To connect a VGA source, use the included DVI to VGA adapter.  
If you wish toinput audio from a source other than HDMI, make sure to connect the  
breakout cable and connect the audio source using stereo RCA cables (red/white).  
Stream Catcher  
Launch Application  
Double-click the “StreamCatchericon on the desktop to launch the video capture  
application. This will bring up the main menu screen that contains the video preview  
window and recording controls. Additional options and configurations can be  
accessed through the Main Menu.  
Initial Setup Note: If you have a video source connected, but are not able to view  
anything in the video window, go to the “Settingssection first, to make sure the  
“deviceis configured properly. If using an HDCP protected video source (i.e. retail  
Blu-Ray movie), this will also result in no video preview/capture.  
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Menu  
Video  
Window  
Record/Stop Snapshot  
Volume  
Control  
Button  
Button  
Manually recording video can be done by simply pressing the “Recordbutton from the  
control menu along the bottom of the Stream Catcher window. The frame around the  
video window will turn red, while recording. When you would like to to stop recording,  
press the “Stopbutton. The “Snapshotbutton allows of taking a screen capture of the  
video stream.  
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Snapshot Files  
Clicking this button will open the folder location where all of the snapshot files are  
saved in Windows.  
Record Files  
Clicking this button will open the folder location where all of the recorded video files  
are saved in Windows.  
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Schedule Recording  
The software can be setup to start recording at a specific time and date and occur once  
or multiple times. Setup the schedule and click the “Addbutton to save it. Multiple  
schedules can be maintained at the same time. To remove a schedule, simply select it  
from the list, and click the “Deletebutton.  
Settings  
The Settings menu is broken into different sections for configuring various aspects of  
the software. System Settings contains configuration options for the user interface.  
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Device Settings  
The Device Settings contains configuration options for the video capture hardware.  
Video and audio input source (HDMI, component, DVI/VGA), video system (NTSC/PAL),  
aspect ratio and video properties (sharpness, contrast, saturation, hue, brightness) can  
all be adjusted from this menu.  
Record Settings  
Contains settings related to video recording and snapshots. The location to save  
recorded video files as well as recording quality can be configured. The location to save  
the snapshot images and file format (JPG, BMP) are also set here.  
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Video Streaming  
Streaming using RTMP Streaming Service Provider  
1. Obtain the RTMP settings for your video streaming service. The below steps show  
how to obtain these settings from Justin.TV and Twitch.  
Note: Steps may vary from different streaming service providers, please contact  
your service provider for specific details.  
For Justin.tv  
1. Open your web browser, and browse to the following website:  
2. Login and select Dashboard from manager your account.  
3. Select My Channel from the left side menu, followed by INFO.  
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4. In the lower section of this page, you will find Steam Key: Show Click Show, you will  
see the key.  
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For Twitch  
a)  
Open your web browser, and browse to the following website:  
b)  
Login and select Dashboard from your account drop down menu.  
c) In the top left select Streaming Apps.  
d) Click the Show Key button, you will see the key.  
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2. Open the Steam Catcher Program, and then select RTMP  
3. Obtaining the streaming URL from your Streaming service provider.  
Note: This is specific to your service provider and will likely contain the key located  
in the Step 1.)  
4. In the field marked Streaming Public URL, type the Public URL for your streaming  
service followed by.  
Note: this will be specific to your service. In the example below we are using Justin.  
tv. The Justin.tv URL is comprised of “rtmp://live.justin.tv/app/followed by your  
stream key.  
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5. Return the screen catcher home page and click the blue record dot  
(pictured below).  
6. The video will now be streamed to your Streaming service.v  
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Streaming with HLS using Appserve  
1. Download and install appserv from the following URL:  
2. Locate your IP address.  
Windows 8  
a) Open Control panel  
b) Click Network and Sharing Center  
c) Click Local Area Connection 2  
d) Click the Details button  
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e) The IP Address is displayed.  
Note: Steps for obtaining IP address will vary from operating systems. Please contact  
your system administrator for further details.  
4. Open the Steam Catcher Program, and then select HLS  
5. In the Streaming Public URL, type your IP address followed by: live/session0.m3u8  
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6. Return the screen catcher home page and click the blue record dot  
(pictured below).  
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7. Using a different device on your network (Tablet, laptop, etc.) open a web browser  
and type the full URL used in step 5. The URL is built using your computer IP  
address with the following at the end: live/session0.m3u8  
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Technical Support  
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to  
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit  
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,  
documentation, and downloads.  
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads  
Warranty Information  
This product is backed by a two year warranty.  
In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials  
and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase.  
During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with  
equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.  
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from  
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.  
Limitation of Liability  
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their  
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,  
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,  
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the  
actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions  
contained in this statement may not apply to you.  
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