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
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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
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Note: The USB3HDCAP product will not record digitally encrypted content.
System Requirements
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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)
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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 “Run”or “Install this driver software anyway”option 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 Hardware”wizard 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
Computer”and double-click on the CD/DVD drive. Double-click the “Setup.exe”icon.
3. Proceed through the Installation wizard.
4. Complete the wizard and this should automatically install all necessary
driverssoftware. An icon for “StreamCatcher”should 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 “StreamCatcher”icon 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 “Settings”section first, to make sure the
“device”is 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 “Record”button 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 “Stop”button. The “Snapshot”button 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 “Add”button 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 “Delete”button.
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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