Avermedia Game Capture HD II, C285 User Manual
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Game Capture HD II
C285
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European Community Compliance Statement
Class B
This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2004 /
108 / EC, Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and Energy-related Products Directive (ErP)
2009 / 125 / EC.
Responsible manufacturer:
AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.
No. 135, Jian 1st Rd.,Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan
TEL: +886-2-2226-3630
European Community contact:
AVerMedia Technologies Europe B.V.
Kwartsweg 50, 2665 NN, Bleiswijk, The Netherlands
Technical Support: http://www.avermedia.com/avertv/Support/
FCC Compliance Statement (United States)
FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
NOTE- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS
To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed in
computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits. All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must
be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or
television reception.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of the equipment can void your authority
to operate the equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.
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Responsible manufacturer:
AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.
No. 135, Jian 1st Rd.,Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan
TEL: +886-2-2226-3630
USA Office contact:
AVerMedia Technologies U.S.A.
47358 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538
Technical Support: http://www.avermedia.com/avertv/Support/
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
The mark of Crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other
household waste. Instead, you need to dispose of the waste equipment by handing it over to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. For more information about where
to drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Battery Safety Information
Use of carbon-zinc battery for remote control is strongly recommended.
Use of other types of batteries, such as alkaline or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium), may cause battery current overload or
battery leakage and corrosion which can damage the remote control.
Store the batteries in a cool dry place.
Do not dispose of used batteries in domestic waste. Dispose of batteries at special collection points or return to point of
sale if applies.
Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries from the remote control. Battery
leakage and corrosion can damage this remote control, dispose of batteries safely.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak.
Never short circuit the battery terminals.
ICES-003 (Canada)
CES-003 Issue 5 Class B: C285
GOST-R Certification (Russia)
№ РОСС TW. AГ98.B06472
Срок действия с
14.02.2013 г по 13.02.2015 г
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Disclaimer & Copyright
© 2013 by AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any
form, or by any means (Electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise) without prior written permission of
AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.
reserves the right to modify, change, improve or enhance its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to
notify any person or organization of such changes. Please visit avermedia.com to get the updates of the operation and use of
AVerMedia products.
"AVerMedia" is trademark and logo of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, iPod, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV are
trademarks and/or registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other trademarks used herein
for description purpose only belong to each of their companies.
Picture shown may vary from actual product.
This product uses Arphic Font.
This software uses libraries from the Libav project under the LGPLv2.1.
International Headquarter Office
Address
No.135, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Website
www.avermedia.com/
Tel
+886-2-2226-3630
Specifications
Product Name
Capture Box
Model No.
C285
Power
Input Rating
12V 1.5A
Power Consumption
< 7W (power consumption of hard drive not included)
Standby Power Consumption
< 0.5W (Without Pass Through)
Adapter Rating
Input: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz 0.5A Max. Output: 12V 1.5A
Dimension
Size
190 mm(W) x33.5 mm (H)x 152.5 mm (D)
Weight
421 g
Environmental Condition
Operating Temperature
0~40
℃
System Requirements
TV/monitor with component video (YPrPb) input
TV/monitor with 720p or 1080p resolution (recommended)
Game console/video device with component video (YPrPb) output
NTFS-formatted hard drive with capacity greater than 500 GB is recommended
(The supported maximum storage capacity of the hard drive is 2TB.)
Hard drive is highly preferred over flash drive to minimize the risk of recording failure
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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Package Contents ................................................................... 2
1.1 Other Items You Need ......................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 The Unit Parts .......................................................................... 5
2.1 Front Panel .......................................................................................... 5
2.2 Infrared Sensor .................................................................................... 5
2.3 LED Indicator ....................................................................................... 6
2.4 Connection Ports ................................................................................. 7
2.4.1 Front View ...................................................................................................... 7
2.4.2 Rear View ...................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 The Remote Control ................................................................ 9
Chapter 4 Installation & First Time Setup ............................................ 12
4.1 Supported Resolutions ...................................................................... 12
4.2 Hardware Installation ......................................................................... 14
4.3 Storage Device Installation ................................................................ 20
4.3.1 USB Storage Device Insertion .................................................................. 20
4.3.2 HDD Installation and Removal .................................................................. 20
4.4 Setup Wizard ..................................................................................... 25
4.5 Video Output Settings for Game Consoles ........................................ 28
4.5.1 Video Output Settings for PlayStation 3 .................................................. 28
4.5.2 Video Output Settings for Xbox 360 ......................................................... 29
Chapter 5 Basic Operation ..................................................................... 31
5.1 Record and Capture .......................................................................... 31
5.2 Adding Commentary .......................................................................... 33
Chapter 6 OSD Menu .............................................................................. 35
6.1 Media Studio ...................................................................................... 36
6.1.1 Post- Edit Capture Box Recorded Videos ............................................ 37
6.2 File Management ............................................................................... 43
6.3 Settings .............................................................................................. 47
Chapter 7 Pairing Capture Box and GameMate by AVerMedia ......... 61
Appendix A How to Set Your Gameplay Snapshot as PS3 Wallpaper63
Appendix B Troubleshooting ................................................................. 65
Appendix C Measuring Your HDD Height Before Installation ............ 70
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Thank you for purchasing the Capture Box. Please read this user manual carefully to ensure proper use
of this product. We recommend you to keep it for future reference.
Introduction
The Capture Box, a stand-alone video capture box specially designed for TV gamers, allows you to
capture HD content up to 1080p from various video game consoles, such as PlayStation®3, Xbox 360
and Wii U.
The Capture Box records HD gameplays directly to your hard disk drive (HDD) for later viewing and
further editing, eschewing the hassle of setting up a PC nearby your TV set.
Most attractively, the one-press capture button allows you to instantly grab high score screen and
record your exciting gameplay footage with nearly no effort. The Capture Box can record from either
HDMI (without HDCP protection) or Component Video at up to 1080p.
Other than that, the Capture Box can pair up with the dedicated app GameMate, which turns your
smartphone into a second screen remote controller. You can view capture and uploading status on the
screen of your smartphone.
Chapter 1 Package Contents
Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of the package contents are missing
or damaged, please contact the distributor immediately.
Game Capture HD II
Power Adapter
Power Adapter Outlet Module
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HDMI Cable
User Manual
Quick Guide
Remote Control (Batteries Included)
The accessories that come with the package may slightly vary depending on different sales regions.
The Capture B ox is made for rec ord and cap ture media mat erials that are legally owned or licensed by the
user only. Any violation of copyright s or other intellectual property rights i s not allowed.
AVerMedia regularly releases the latest version of firmware for the Capture Box. Having the latest
firmware enhances the functionality of the Capture Box. To download the latest f irmware file, pleas e go to
/www.avermedia.com and then enter the model name in Product Search field. Firmware f ile is available on
the product inf ormatio n page (See Ch apter 6 for details).
If problem s are encountered, refer to FAQ section at www.ave rme dia. com for fu rthe r troubleshooting.
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1.1 Other Items You Need
In order to fully enjoy the recording, the capturing functions of the Capture Box and the dedicated
iPhone application, you will need to have the following items prepared:
Item
You need the item to…
Storage Device
Save recordings and
snapshots.
Play Station 3 AV
Component Cable
Connect with PS3 console.
Router (DHCP IP Network
Recommended)
Pair up with GameMate.
iPhone 4/ 5, 4s
Use GameMate.
Headset / Microphone
Record live commentary.
RJ45 Cable
To upload captured content
Other than iPhone, 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, GameMate also supports iPad and iPod t ouch.
For further smartphone suppo rt, refer to www.avermedia.co m for latest up date.
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Chapter 2 The Unit Parts
2.1 Front Panel
The button panel found on the front of the unit provides quick access to commonly used functions.
# Buttons
Descriptions
1
Record
Press to start / stop recording.
Hold down the button for 4 seconds to force shut down the Capture Box
2
Pow er
Press to turn the unit on
2.2 Infrared Sensor
When using the remote control, aim it at the infrared (IR) sensor located at the front panel of the unit.
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the IR sensor to
function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 6 meters
(20 feet).
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2.3 LED Indicator
The LED indicators on the front of the unit show the device’s status.
1 HDMI source LED indicator
2 YPbPr source LED indicator
3 Record status LED indicator
4 Power status LED indicator
Condition
Source
Record
Power
Powered on
Glows solid
green
Ready to
record/snapshot
Solid green
Solid green
Recording
Solid green
Breathing
Solid green
Take a snapshot
Flashes red
once
Flashes red
once
Flashes red
once
Unable to
record/snapshot
Solid green
Flashes green
continuously
No source
Flashes green
continuously
Source is available
Glows solid
green
Power off in progress
Solid green
Flashes green
continuously
Pass through ON
When powering off
Solid orange
Pause recording
Solid red
Solid red
Solid red
Record finish in
progress
Solid green
Flashes red
continuously
Solid green
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Condition
Source
Record
Power
Storage space is low
Solid green
Glows at a
slowly pace
Solid green
Device is not ready
Flashes green
continuously
Problems like no
storage/ no signal/
protected content
Flashes green
continuously
Accepting a remote
control command
Flashes green
once
Press [F1] to obtain LED light indicator status.
2.4 Connection Ports
1 USB slot
3 Headphone output
2 MIC input
2.4.1 Front View
USB slot is for extern al HDD storage device conne ctio n as well as for firm ware upgrade via sto rage device.
USB hub is not supported.
There will be no function or reply when co nnecting the Ca pture Box t o the compu ter via USB.
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1 Component video input
4 HDMI output
2 Audio L/R input
5 LAN port
3 HDMI input
6 DC-IN
2.4.2 Rear View
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Chapter 3 The Remote Control
The descriptions below show the deployment of the keys on the remote control.
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#
Buttons
Descriptions
1
Press to turn the unit on / into stand-by mode.
2
Press to access the main menu. Press again to exit.
3
Press the navigation keys to move among options.
Press OK to confirm a selection.
Press OK to mark/ unmark segment in post- editing.
4
Press to play the latest recorded file or view the last captured image.
5
Press to start / stop recording.
6
Press to start playing the selected file.
Press to play the file at normal (1x) speed when slow motion, rewind, or
fast-forward is active.
7
Press to stop the playback.
Press to stop the recording.
8
Press to rewind (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x).
9
Press to return to the previous page.
10
Press to display the video/snapshot quality adjustment screen. Press again to
exit.
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Press to safely remove external hard disk in Menu
(Follow the on-screen instruction)
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(Follow the on-screen instruction)
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(Follow the on-screen instruction)
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Press to switch between Component and HDMI sources.
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Press to display the on-screen information, including mode, source and audio
sources.
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Press to exit the current page and return to the previous page.
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Press to take a snapshot during gameplay or video playback.
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Press to pause the playback. Press OK or to resume playback.
Press to pause the recording.
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Press to play the video in slow motion (1/2x). Press again to enter
frame- by- frame mode (See Chapter 5 for details).
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Press to fast-forward (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x).
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Press to go to the next page.
22
Press to delete the selected files.
23
Press to display the disk information. Press again to hide it.
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Chapter 4 Installation & First Time Setup
4.1 Supported Resolutions
The Game Capture HD II supports Component (YPbPr) and HDMI input resolution as follows:
HDMI / Component (YPbPr)
480i/576i
480p/576p
720p (50 & 60Hz)
1080i (50 & 60Hz)
1080p (50 & 60Hz)
The Game Capture HD II records the exact display resolution under most circumstances. Exceptions
can only be found when the input resolution is set as 1080p:
Source Resolution
Display Resolution
Recorded Resolution
1080p (60fps)
1080i (60fps)
1080p (30fps)
1080p (50fps)
1080i (50fps)
1080p (25fps)
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Estimated recording duration for different video qualit y settings :
HD 1080p
Opti mal
(20 Mbps)
Good
(18 Mbps)
Maximum Recordi ng
Leng th (15 Mbps )
1TB
100 hrs
110 hrs
125 hrs
2TB
200 hrs
220hrs
250hrs
HD 720P
Opti mal
(20 Mbps)
Good
(15 Mbps)
Maximum Recordi ng
Leng th (10 Mbps )
1TB
100 hrs
125hrs
200 hrs
2TB
200 hrs
250 hrs
400hrs
HD 1080i
Opti mal
(15 Mbps)
Good
(12 Mbps)
Maximum Recordi ng
Leng th (10 Mbps )
1TB
125 hrs
150 hrs
200 hrs
2TB
250 hrs
300 hrs
400 hrs
SD 480i(576i)/48 0P(576P)
Opti mal
(7.5 Mbps)
Good
(5 M bps)
Maximum Recordi ng
Leng th (3 Mbps)
1TB
250 hrs
400 hrs
650 hrs
2TB
500 hrs
800 hrs
1300 hrs
*Recording with higher video quality takes up more disk space.
Video Qu ality
Storage Capacit y
Video Qu ality
Storage Capacit y
Video Qu ality
Storage Capacit y
Storage Capacit y
Video Qu ality
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4.2 Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps below to properly connect the Capture Box and your TV/ video game consoles.
Step 1
Check the Connection of Your Game Consoles and TV
Make sure all cables connecting the Capture Box to your game consoles and TV are well-connected.
Doing so will save you a lot of time from locating problems later. First, please check the connection of
your game consoles. Second, make sure that the connection to TV is good.
Step 2
Connect the Device to Your Wii U / Xbox 360 Using HDMI Cable
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port on the rear of the device and the other end to
the HDMI OUT port on your Xbox 360/ Wii U.
Connect the Device to Your PlayStation 3 / Wii Using Component AV Cable
Plug the green, blue, red connectors into the COMPONENT VIDEO IN port and white and red
connectors into the AUDIO IN port on the rear of the device. Then, plug the other end to your game
console.
If you wou ld like to install internal hard drive, install it before turnin g on the Capture B ox.
Make sure that the cables are firmly conne cted and that neither of the cab les is loose. If any of the cables are
loose or disconnected, there may be a loss o f signal or screen color problems.
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Step 3
Connecting the Device to Your TV Using HDMI Cable
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on the rear of the device and the other end
to the HDMI IN port on your TV.
Step 4
Power on Your Game Console
Turn on your game console.
“PlayStation 3 Co mponent AV Cable” and Wii Component Cabl e is NOT Included. Please purchase
separately if n eeded.
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Step 5
Install and Connecting the Power Adapter
Slide the Power Adapter Outlet Module into the groove on the Power Adapter. Connect the Power
Adapter connector to the DC-IN port on the rear of the device. Then plug the power adapter to a wall
outlet.
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Step 6
Connecting to the Network
To automatically obtain time and other information, you need to connect the Capture Box to an Ethernet
LAN. Make sure the LAN wire is well-connected before you continue to the next step. Meanwhile, a
router which supports DHCP IP network is recommended for you to pair up the Game Capture HD II
with your iPhone.
Step 7
Plug in USB Hard Drive/ HDD
Connect your portable USB hard drive or hard disk drive (HDD) to the USB port on the front of the
Capture Box. Please make sure you use an NTFS format USB hard drive or hard disk drive (HDD).
Under the condition that no hard drive is connected to the device, the power light will continue to flash.
Therefore, it is advised that you plug in USB hard drive or hard disk drive (HDD). Please see Chapter
4.3.2 for further details about installing an internal hard drive.
It is recommended tha t yo u connect the Cap ture Box before ru nning first tim e setup .
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Step 8
Power on the Capture Box
Press the power button on the front panel of the device.
Or
Use the power button on the remote control.
The POWER LED indicator lights up green, when that the device is power-on.
It is impo rtan t that you power on/ o ff the Capture Box following s ugge sted proced ure . Fail to do so may lead
to damage of the Capture Box o r data loss
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Step 9
Check Video on TV screen
Make sure that there is game console video content displayed on TV screen.
Connecting the Device to Your Microphone and Headset
Plug in the microphone connector into the MIC Input port on the front panel of the device. Same as
microphone, plug in the headset connectors into the headphone and microphone ports on the front
panel of the device. This procedure is only needed when you intend to add commentary to your
gameplay video. Please refer to Chapter 6 for details.
When headphone is connected to t he Capture Box, the gameplay will be muted as sound will come out f rom
the headpho ne.
Hereafter a headset refers to the devi ce yo u use to record while headphon e refers to th e headphone port on
the front p anel of the Captur e Box.
If your TV is not displ aying video pro perly, please che ck the foll owings:
Supported re solu tions var y depe nding on the TV in use. For d etails, please refer to the document atio n that
comes with your TV.
Power o ff Capture Box and then make s ure that the de vice is con nected properly and with th e proper cables.
If the re is st ill no vide o signal o n TV, refer to FAQ section at www.a vermedia.com f or further trou bleshooting.
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4.3 Storage Device Installation
The Capture Box supports 2.5 inch internal hard drive and external USB storage device. You can save
the recorded files and snapshots either to the internal HDD or external one.
Connect your portable USB hard drive to the USB port on the front of the Capture Box
4.3.1 USB Storage Device Insertion
4.3.2 HDD Installation and Removal
It is highly recommen ded to use a new unformatted hard dri ve o r a h ard dri ve f ormatted as NTF S file
syst em. The maximum supported storage capacity of the hard drive is 2TB.
Before installing or removing the internal HDD, please disconnect the power supply from the Capture Box to avoid
data loss.
Removing i nternal HDD immediately after powering-off may cause personal injury due to heat. Please wait until
the HDD cools down completely (it takes approximately 10 minutes) before any attempt to remove it.
It is highly recommended to use a NTFS format hard drive instead of a flash drive to minimize the risk of recording
failure.
To avoid any possible data loss, go to main menu and press [F1] of your remote control to safely remove the
external storage disk before unplugging it from the Capture Box.
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To install the internal HDD:
Step 1
Remove the HDD Lid
Open the HDD lid on the bottom of the Capture Box.
Step 2
Before Installing Internal HDD
Use the measuring card to measure the height of your HDD (7mm or 9.5mm).
Please refer to the Appendix C for the measuring card.
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Adjust the rotary knob attached to the inner side of the lid to fit the height of your HDD.
The default position of the rotary knob fits HDD with 9.5mm height. If you use HDD with 7mm/
9.5mm height, rotate the rotary knob to the other direction.
Using a 9.5mm HDD:
Using a 7mm HDD:
Step 3
Inserting the HDD
Place the HDD on the slot with the sticker-side facing up and the HDD connector end facing to the
left.
Align and insert the HDD connectors all the way into the SATA connector. Push in firmly to secure
them.
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Step 4
Replace the HDD Lid
Place the HDD lid back and snap it into place.
To remove the internal HDD:
Step 1
Remove the HDD Lid
Use your fingertip to flip open the HDD lid, located on the bottom of the Capture Box.
Please wait until the HDD coo ls down com pletely (it takes approximate ly 1 0 minutes) before an y attempt to
remove it.
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Lift off the lid and set it aside.
Step 2
Removing the HDD
Pull the HDD out in the direction of the arrow. Then lift the HDD out of the slot.
Step 3
Replacing the HDD Lid
Place the HDD lid back and snap it into place.
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