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Firmware 4.0.0 is a maintenance release that fixes some minor issues and improves the memory
allocation performance of the AV.io 4K.
What's fixed
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Improved the AV.io 4K image quality when downscaling from 1080p to 720p.
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The audio capture using AV.io 4K is improved and audio no longer gets dropped during capture.
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Registering the device
Why should I register my AV.io 4K?
It will allow you to activate your product warranty, give you notifications of firmware and software
updates, and enable you to get our free personalized customer support.
How to register
1. Go to epiphan.com/register
2. Provide the required information. Your six digit serial number is found on your device. A valid e-mail
address is required for product registration.
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Table of contents
Terms and Conditionsii
Thank you for choosing EpiphanVideo!iii
Release notesiv
Registering the devicev
Getting Started1
Product overview2
What's in the box?3
Hardware4
Hardware diagrams4
Indicator LED details5
Quick start7
Technical specifications8
System requirements10
Capture11
How AV.io 4K works12
Set up your AV.io 4K for capture13
Resolutions, aspect ratios, and capture rates14
Automatic image scaling & audio resampling16
Third-party applications17
Configuration18
Install the AV.io Config tool19
Update firmware using the AV.io Config tool23
Identifying the input resolution26
Configure settings using AV.io Config tool27
Advanced Settings29
Set custom resolution user modes31
Appendices34
Troubleshooting35
Limitations and known issues38
Releases and features40
Software license41
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AV.io 4K User GuideGetting Started
Getting Started
Welcome and thank you for buying Epiphan Video’s AV.io 4K!
This guide contains all the information necessary to successfully capture live video content without any
configuration – simply connect the cables and you’re ready to go!
We'll start off by telling you about the product; giving you an overview, discussing the technical
specifications, and more. Then we'll cover capturing video; providing a functional overview of how the
product works, as well as some information on common resolutions, and third-party capture applications.
Finally, we'll finish with a more detailed look at configuration, including advanced configuration options.
Let’s get started!
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AV.io 4K User GuideProduct overview
Product overview
AV.io 4K is the latest addition to Epiphan Video's industry-leading video grabbers product line, adding 4K
resolution support while maintaining support for HD and SD resolutions.
To use AV.io 4K, there's no software to install; simply connect the cables and go. It works on Windows,
Mac, and Linux and integrates seamlessly with your favorite third-party applications such as Teams,
Zoom, OBS, Wirecast, vMix, VLC, and Quicktime.
AV.io 4K captures resolutions up to and including 4096×2160, making it the simplest way available to
capture DCI 4K and 4K UHD digital signals.
For those curious as to the difference between DCI 4K and 4K UHD, these are just different definitions of a
4K resolution. 4K UHD (3840×2160) is the standard 4K resolution available on televisions and other
common display screens. The 4K resolution of 4096×2160 is referred to as Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI)
4K, and is the resolution used almost exclusively for cinema-scale film production. It is rare to find this
resolution outside of a cinematic context. AV.io 4K is capable of supporting input and output at either.
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AV.io 4K User GuideWhat's in the box?
What's in the box?
Your AV.io 4K product contains everything you need to easily capture live video content with minimal
setup. Your purchase includes the following:
Table 1 Description of included purchase contents (for identification only, color and appearance of individual
cables/adapters may vary).
AV.io 4K video grabberYour video capture device!
HDMI connector cable
(1 m / 3 ft)
USB 3.0 cable (1 m / 3
ft)
Connects an HDMI source to
your AV.io 4K’s native HDMI
port.
The USB 3.0 cable connects
your AV.io 4K video grabber
with your computer’s USB 3.0
or 2.0 port.
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Hardware
This section describes the physical features of your AV.io 4K, including diagrams and hardware feature
descriptions.
Topics covered include:
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Hardware diagrams
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Indicator LED details
Hardware diagrams
Your AV.io 4K device includes an input, an output, and an indicator light.
Input/output ports and indicator lights are identified and explained in the top and bottom view images
below. Indicator light details are explained in the following section.
Top view:
Bottom view:
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AV.io 4K User GuideIndicator LED details
Indicator LED details
The color and action of the indicator LED depends on whether you are connected by USB 3.0 or USB 2.0.
For maximum performance, always use a USB 3.0 port and the included USB 3.0 cable. Note that frame
capture rate will be reduced when connected via USB 2.0.
4K resolutions with USB 2.0 will likely be unstable.
From the operating system's UVC drivers, the application will receive the AV.io 4K supported color space,
resolution and frame rates.
If you’re not sure if your controller is USB 3.0 or USB 2.0, plug AV.io 4K into the capture computer and look
at the indicator LED. After initial boot up(red LED), blue is used for USB 3.0 and green is used for USB2.0:
Setting up your AV.io 4K device to capture live video and audio content couldn’t be easier!
Before you begin the connection process, you will require:
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An HD video source (with or without audio)
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Your capture card device
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A capture desktop computer, laptop or notebook
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A USB cable (included with purchase) to connect your AV.io 4K to your capture computer
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AnHDMI cable (included with purchase) to connect your video source to your AV.io 4K.
Once you have these things ready to go, you can now begin the simple process of hooking up your AV.io
4K so you can start capturing!
To connect your AV.io 4K for capture:
1. Connect your AV.io 4K device to your video source
2. Connect your AV.io 4K device to your computer
3. (Optional) Connect your audio device to the 3.5 mm audio input.
4. Open your favorite third-party application, select AV.io 4K from the list of available cameras and
start capturing!
And that’s it. No drivers to install and no extensive set-up. Just connect the cables and you’re ready to go!
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AV.io 4K User GuideTechnical specifications
Technical specifications
Technical specifications for AV.io 4K are included in the table below.
Operating System
support
DriversNative UVC and UAC device auto-detected by OS
Processor
requirements
Input connectorHDMI
Input resolution
Output connectorUSB 3.0 B-Type connector with USB 2.0 backward compatibility
Output scaling
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.10 and up, Linux distribution
with kernel 3.5.0 or higher
Your capture computer processor should be equal or superior in
performance to i7 6770HQ for good 4K results.
Standard and non-standard resolution from 640×360 up to
4096×2160 (4K DCI).
Choose from: no scaling (1:1), preserve aspect ratio scaling or aspect
ratio conversion scaling
Color space YUY2
(4:2:2)
640×360
Color spaces NV12,
YV12 and I420 (4:2:0)
Supported output
resolutions
640×480
960×540
1024×768
1280×720
1280×1024
1600×1200
1920×1080
1920×1200
15, 23.97, 24, 25,
29.97, 30, 50, 59.94
or 60 fps
15, 23.97, 24, 25,
29.97, 30, 50, 59.94
or 60 fps
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2048×1024
2560×1440
2560×1600
3200×1800
3840×2160 (4K UHD)
4096×2160 (DCI 4K)*5, 10, 15, 20 fps
When capturing 4K resolutions we recommend using a computer with
USB host
controllers
HDMI audio inputUp to 96 kHz sampling rates
an Intel USB host controller (this is the most common type) to achieve
the best results. With other USB host controllers such as ASM, AMD,
VIA, Renesas, Eltron, Fresco and TI, capture will be at 79% to 96% of
the expected frame rate.
5, 10, 15, 20 fps
15, 23.97, 24, 25,
29.97, 30 fps
Audio output16-bit 48 kHz stereo sampling rates
Capture latency
HDCP
LEDLED indicates the status of AV.io 4K
Dimensions3.54″ × 2.36″ × 0.91″ (90 mm × 60 mm × 23 mm)
* Note: For DCI 4K, the actual frame rate is limited to 24 fps for NV12/I420 and 15 fps for YUY2.
Near-zero. However, third-party applications may contribute capture
delay
High-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP) protected content
cannot be captured
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AV.io 4K User GuideSystem requirements
System requirements
System requirements are the barebones technical essentials your computer needs to work with AV.io 4K.
System requirements to use AV.io 4K include:
Video sourceAny VESA-compatible HDMI (or DVI-D) source.
Any computer (laptop/desktop/other format) with:
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a compatible USB 3.0 host controller for SuperSpeed operation
Video capture
workstation
and 4K functionality (for maximum performance, an Intel USB
3.0 host controller is needed); or,
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a USB 2.0 host controller (will limit maximum frame rate and
resolution support)
Video capture
workstation
operating system
Processor
frequency
RAMMinimum recommended value: 4 GB
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and up
Mac OS X 10.10 and up
Linux distribution with kernel 3.5.0 or higher
Minimum recommended value: 2.4 GHz
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Capture
Setting up your AV.io 4K device to capture live video content couldn’t be easier!
Before you begin the connection process, you will require:
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An HD video source (with or without audio)
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Your capture card device
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A capture desktop computer, laptop or notebook
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A USB cable (included with purchase) to connect to your AV.io 4K to your capture computer
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AnHDMI cable (included with purchase) to connect your video source to your AV.io 4K.
Once you have these things ready to go, you can now begin the simple process of hooking up your AV.io
4K so you can start capturing!
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AV.io 4K User GuideHow AV.io 4K works
How AV.io 4K works
Once you’re ready to start capturing, you’ll need either a built-in or third-party application to capture
video and audio content with AV.io 4K.
The application communicates with AV.io 4K and negotiates a color format (the range of available colors),
frame rate (frequency at which frames in a video sequence are displayed) and frame resolution (size of
a single video frame in pixels). A higher frame rate means smoother video capture while the frame
resolution determines the aspect ratio of the video output as well as its dimensions and degree of
definition.
With the help of AV.io 4K, the content from your video source is automatically configured and captured on
your computer through your selected application. If the application requests a frame size that is smaller
or larger than your video source, AV.io 4K automatically scales the video for you. For consistent and
widely compatible output, audio is automatically resampled to 16-bit 48 kHz stereo audio.
No configuration required!
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Set up your AV.io 4K for capture
To connect your AV.io 4K for capture:
1. Connect your AV.io 4K device to your video source, ideally directly to the source, but some video
sources may require special adapters
2. Connect your AV.io 4K device to your desktop computer, laptop, or notebook
3. Open your favorite third-party application, select AV.io 4K from the list of available input sources,
and start capturing!
And that’s it! No drivers to install and no extensive set-up! Just connect the cables and you’re ready to go!
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Resolutions, aspect ratios, and capture
rates
The resolution (also known as frame size or display mode) of a video signal, digital image, TV screen,
computer monitor or other display device is a count of the number of pixels displayed horizontally and
vertically. For example the resolution 1920×1080 (which is 1080p) creates an image that is 1920 pixels
wide and 1080 pixels tall.
The aspect ratio of an image describes the proportional relationship between its pixel width and height.
The resolution 1920×1080 (1080p) is quite a bit wider than it is tall. The ratio of its width to height is 16 to
9, represented as an aspect ratio 16:9.
AV.io 4K outputs resolutions in commonly supported aspects ratios. The table below is a color-coded
legend for interpreting the two tables of product resolutions below it:
Aspect RatioCommon Use
4:3
16:9
16:10 (8:5)
5:4
1.90:1
AV.io 4K accepts the following inputs by default:
Standard TV (NTSC/PAL) display and non-widescreen computer displays
Widescreen (HD) TV displays (1080p, 1080i, 720p etc.), and 4K-capable displays
Widescreen computer displays, and 4K-capable displays
Sometimes used in larger format computer monitors
Digital Cinema Initiatives standard resolution for 4K or 2K video projection
640×4801024×7681280×7201280×800
1280×10241440×9001600×12001920×1080
1920×12002048×10803840×21604096×2160
If you're using an input resolution that is not on this list, it might still be possible to capture. However, the
video might be stretched, or scaled to a different size and surrounded by black letter-boxing, based on
the software and your configuration settings. Read Configure settings using AV.io Config tool for more
detail.
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AV.io 4K generates a list of the following possible resolutions for your capture application to select for
output display:
640×360640×480960×5401024×768
1280×7201280×10241600×12001920×1080
1920×12002048×10242560×14402560×1600
3200×18003840×21604096×2160
Captured video content is output to your application , depending on your resolution and color space, at 5,
10, 15, 20, 23.97, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94 or 60 frames per second (your application chooses one of
these frame rates) when captured over USB 3.0. This table is not an exhaustive list of all the resolutions
your AV.io 4K can output, just a list of common and tested resolutions.
When capturing 4K resolutions we recommend using a computer with an Intel USB host controller (this is
the most common type) to achieve the best results. With other USB host controllers such as ASM, AMD,
VIA, Renesas, Eltron, Fresco and TI, capture will be at 79% to 96% of the expected frame rate.
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Automatic image scaling & audio resampling
If your source content is larger or smaller than the frame size chosen by the application, AV.io 4K
automatically scales your source to match the desired frame size. No user configuration required!
AV.io 4K also automatically performs audio resampling, meaning that no matter the bit depth or
sampling frequency of audio through an HDMI audio source, AV.io 4K automatically resamples your audio
so that your application gets a consistent audio sample rate and bit depth, even if you change the video
source.
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AV.io 4K User GuideThird-party applications
Third-party applications
AV.io 4K uses pre-installed drivers on your OS (called UVC drivers and UAC drivers) to communicate with
third-party applications and capture content. Due to AV.io 4K's use of UVC/UAC technology, there is no
need for driver installation. Just like a webcam, your AV.io 4K device is immediately recognized as a
camera device and can be used to capture content via any UVC-compatible third-party application.
Third-party applications that work with AV.io 4K include, but are not limited to the following list. Try your
favorite capture application!
Zero-install applications (included with your OS)
Skype
(with Windows 8.1 and Windows 10)
Popular applications available for download
Skype
Adobe FMLEVLC media player
Windows Camera app
(with Windows 8.1 and Windows 10)
Wirecast
QuickTime
(with Mac OS X)
QuickTime
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Configuration
Your AV.io 4K device is ready to use right out of the box; however, there is support for additional
configuration should you need it.
Firmware updates and changes to default capture settings can be applied to your AV.io 4K using Epiphan’s
AV.io Config tool. For settings to persist after power cycling, please allow 5 seconds before disconnecting
or restarting device.
You likely won’t need to use the AV.io Config tool for more than firmware updates, but advanced settings
can help you tweak the performance to get the most out of your AV.io 4K.
Advanced configuration options include:
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Use input signal resolution
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Preserve aspect ratio
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Performance mode
The option Audio selector for multichannel inputs does not apply to AV.io 4K.
Detailed instructions on how to use AV.io Config include:
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Install the AV.io Config tool
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Update firmware using the AV.io Config tool
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Identify input details using the AV.io Config tool
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Configure settings using AV.io Config tool
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Advanced Settings
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Set custom resolution user modes
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Install the AV.io Config tool
Epiphan’s AV.io Config tool is used for loading firmware updates on your AV.io 4K and for advanced
settings changes.
You may install AV.io Config on the same computer(s) where you use AV.io 4K, or only on one
computer for configuration. All firmware updates and settings changes are saved to the device
and work without any software installed on the computer. For settings to persist after power
cycling, please allow 5 seconds before disconnecting or restarting device.
To install the AV.io Config tool, follow the directions below for your computer's operating system.
Windows
1. Download the AV.io Config package under the Windows heading on the AV.io 4K Downloads page
on Epiphan’s web site.
2. Extract all the files from the zip file (remember the location you're unzipping to).
3. Browse to the unzip folder and open the AV.io Config tool by double-clicking on AVioConfig.exe.
(Depending on your local security settings, you may need to right-click and choose to run the file as
an administrator).
4. AV.io Config starts! If you video grabber is connected to the computer by USB, it is detected.
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Mac
1. Download the AV.io Config package under the Mac OS X heading on the AV.io 4K Downloads page
on Epiphan’s web site.
2. Untar and unzip the contents of the .tar.bz2 file (tar -xjvf can be used to untar and unzip in one
command).
3. Browse (or change directories) to the unzip folder.
4. Either: Double-click the AV.io Config application icon or execute the AV.io Config application from
the command line to launch AV.io Config (./AVioConfig).
5. AV.io Config starts! If you video grabber is connected to the computer by USB, it is detected.
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Update firmware using the AV.io Config tool
When new firmware is available, you can load this firmware onto your AV.io 4K using the AV.io Config tool
and the steps below. If you register your product and agree to be notified of product updates, you’ll
receive an email when there is an firmware update available for download.
Attempting to update firmware while running virtual machines will result in firmware upgrade
failure. For updates to persist after power cycling, please allow 5 seconds before
disconnecting or restarting device.
To update firmware using the AV.io Config tool:
1. If you haven't already done so, download and install the AV.io Config tool. See Install the AV.io
Config tool.
2. Download the firmware update file from the Epiphan website, as described in your firmware
update notification email or discussion with your vendor.
3. Connect your AV.io 4K device to your computer, laptop or notebook.
4. Open the AV.io Config tool.
5. Select your AV.io 4K device from the list under the Devices heading.
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If your AV.io 4K device is not displayed, press the Refresh icon to refresh the list of connected
devices.
6. Using the diagram below, check the current firmware version of your AV.io 4K. If it is the same
version as the new firmware you downloaded, there is no need to do the firmware update.
7. Click the Firmware tab
8. Click the folder icon to navigate to the saved location of the firmware, and click Update to update
your video grabber to the selected firmware; an update bar appears and displays the progress of
the update.
Do not disconnect your AV.io 4K at any point during the update process! Doing so may cause
irrevocable errors and/or permanently damage the device.
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9. When the update is finished the progress bar turns green and displays “Update Completed” (Note
the firmware update will not be automatically reflected in the Devices list unless the Refresh icon is
clicked). You may now safely disconnect your AV.io 4K if needed.
When updating firmware on a Mac, the “Update Completed” text will not be displayed. The
firmware upgrade is complete when the progress bar fills the width of the AV.io Config
window and the window contents are no longer greyed out.
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AV.io 4K User GuideIdentifying the input resolution
Identifying the input resolution
The AV.io Config tool can help you figure out exactly what information your video source is sending. Plug
in the source and select your device. The UI detects information about the source and presents it at the
bottom of the window.
The line tells you what connector the video source is using, the exact resolution of the source
(1920×1080p), and the frame rate the source is outputting (60 fps), and the color model (RGB or YCrCb in
these examples).
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Configure settings using AV.io Config tool
Epiphan’s AV.io Config tool gives advanced users the ability to change several settings to their video
capture experience. The settings that can be changed include: Re-numerate input signal resolution, aspect
ratio preservation and performance mode. For settings to persist after power cycling, please allow 5
seconds before disconnecting or restarting device. See Advanced Settings for more details.
To change the configurable settings with the AV.io Config tool:
1. If needed, install the AV.io Config tool. For details specific to your OS, see Install the AV.io Config
tool.
2. Connect your AV.io 4K device to your computer, laptop or notebook.
3. Open the AV.io Config tool.
4. Select your AV.io 4K device from the list under the Devices heading.
If your video grabber is not displayed, press the Refresh icon to refresh the list of connected
devices.
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5. Click the Settings tab; the settings page appears.
6. Enable or disable the individual settings by clicking each checkbox according to your needs, then
click Apply. See Advanced Settings for a description of each setting.
7. Disconnect and then reconnect the grabber.
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Advanced Settings
The AV.io Config tool allows you to change several settings to make changes to your video capture
experience if necessary. Most users won’t need to use this utility for anything other than firmware
updates, but advanced users may find these tweaks help them get the most out of their AV.io 4K.
These options include:
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Use input signal resolution
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Preserve aspect ratio
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Performance mode
The option Audio selector for multichannel inputs does not apply to AV.io 4K.
Use input signal resolution (disabled by default)
There are two key descriptors used in the process of video capture using a UVC-based device:
Extended Display Identification Data (EDID): The EDID describes to the video source, video player or
computer which standard video formats (resolutions, frame rates, etc.) are supported by the capture
device as video input.
UVC Descriptor: The UVC describes to the capture host computer which formats are available at the
capture device USB port.
AV.io 4K does not enforce a direct relationship between the input and output signals. The list of EDID and
UVC descriptions are identical so that if the input and output formats are the same, the signal can pass
through without scaling. However, if input and output are set to different formats, AV.io 4K will
automatically upscale or downscale video to the format requested as output by the capture software.
The Use Input Signal Resolution option allows you to use a video format that is not included on the
EDID or UVC descriptors. When Use Input Signal Resolution is selected in the AV.io config tool, the input
signal format is added to the UVC descriptor, which allows a 1:1 capture from the input video source. If
the program you are using is compatible with the signal, you can capture your source in its original
format.
For example, if your video resolution was 1680×1200, a resolution which is not on the EDID or UVC
descriptor list, normally you would have to select the closest possible resolution from the provided output
descriptor list in your capture application, and then AV.io 4K would automatically scale the video up or
down to that format. However, if you select the Use Input Signal Resolution option, your capture
application's list will have 1680×1200 as an option for output format.
There are two scenarios in which this feature will not perform as expected.
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1. Not all third-party applications are able to support custom resolutions. AV.io 4K will send the
custom resolution to the application, but if it is unable to use the resolution, the application will
override any AV.io 4K custom capture settings.
2. In a Windows environment, due to restrictions set by Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Quality Labs
certification, most graphics adapters or drivers will not output resolutions not included in the EDID
file of the connected display device. In the scenario where a resolution that is not included in the
AV.io 4K standard resolution is requested, the Graphics adapter and driver will apply the resolution
requested and then upscale it to AV.io 4K’s default resolution. This means the Use input signalresolution feature will not add a custom resolution to the UVC descriptor and the capture software
will be limited to the pre-defined resolutions.
Outside of these restrictions, the feature is recommended in any scenario where you wish the resolution
of your captured video to be identical to the original video source.
Preserve aspect ratio (enabled by default)
When enabled, your AV.io 4K preserves the aspect ratio of your input signal by adding black bars to the
sides or top and bottom of the frame (only for cases when the application using the signal requests a
frame size with a different aspect ratio). For example, with this option enabled, a 4:3 input signal gets
black bars added to the sides of the image when viewed in an application that requests a 16:9 aspect
ratio. With this option disabled, the 4:3 image is instead stretched to fit the full 16:9 size.
Performance mode (enabled by default)
When enabled, your AV.io 4K enters and exits system suspend mode (i.e. sleep) faster by disabling
support for the Suspend/U3 USB power state. This means AV.io 4K starts working again faster after your
computer wakes from a system suspend state, at the cost of increased power consumption. Disabling this
setting is ideal in situations where power consumption needs to be monitored, such as battery
preservation in laptops.
Now that you've learned what these configuration settings do, you may want to Configure settings using
AV.io Config tool or Update firmware using the AV.io Config tool.
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Set custom resolution user modes
The AV.io Config tool gives users the ability to specify custom resolutions. You can make use of up to
three at one time, so you don't have to worry about changing the list every time you change which source
you have connected. For settings to persist after power cycling, please allow 5 seconds before
disconnecting or restarting device.
To change the custom resolutions with the AV.io Config tool:
1. If needed, install the AV.io Config tool. For details specific to your OS, see Install the AV.io Config
tool.
2. Connect your AV.io 4K device to your computer, laptop or notebook.
3. Open the AV.io Config tool.
4. Select your AV.io 4K device from the list under the Devices heading.
If your video grabber is not displayed, press the Refresh icon to refresh the list of connected
devices.
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5. Click the User modes tab; the User modes page appears.
6. To create a custom resolution, click the check box for one of the user modes. The grayed-out area
becomes open for changes.
7. Select the text box labeled Width, erase the number that is currently in the box, and type out the
width of the custom resolution you wish to use. Then do the same for the resolution height in the
text box labeled Height.
8. Click Apply; The custom resolution you defined will now be added to the list of output resolutions
that you are allowed to select from the settings menu from the third-party application of your
choice.
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9. If needed, you may follow the same process for User mode 2 and User mode 3. If all three are
checked and applied, all three custom resolutions selected will appear in the list of resolutions. You
may change the definition of any of these three resolutions at any time.
There are two scenarios in which this feature will not perform as expected.
1. Not all third-party applications are able to support custom resolutions. AV.io 4K will send the
custom resolution to the application, but if it is unable to use the resolution, the application will
override any AV.io 4K custom capture settings.
2. In a Windows environment, due to restrictions set by Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Quality Labs
certification, most graphics adapters or drivers will not output resolutions not included in the EDID
file of the connected display device. In the scenario where a resolution that is not included in the
AV.io 4K standard resolution is requested, the Graphics adapter and driver will apply the resolution
requested and then upscale it to AV.io 4K’s default resolution. This means the User modes feature
will not add the custom resolutions to the UVC descriptor and the capture software will be limited
to the pre-defined resolutions.
Outside of these restrictions, the feature is recommended in any scenario where you wish to use a
custom output resolution.
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Appendices
The following appendices are included in this section:
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Troubleshooting
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Limitations and known issues
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Troubleshooting
Use the follow table for help if you are experiencing problems or unexpected behavior from your AV.io
4K.
Symptom(s)Action(s) to resolve
(Windows only) When in the config tool press
Device not detected after interrupted firmware
update
Applications cannot open the capture card when a
custom UVC mode is set
F12 to enter firmware recovery mode, then
select a firmware file and click update to forcibly
reflash the capture card.
Please make sure that the card is connected via
USB 3.0 for all modes to be valid; only low frame
rate modes are valid when connecting via USB
2.0
Affecting all operating systems
Symptom(s)Action(s) to resolve
1) Optimize performance by using an Intel USB
host controller.
2) Use your application to change the color
Frame rates lower than 30 fps at 4K resolutions
Affecting Windows
Symptom(s)Action(s) to resolve
Incorrect input resolutions detected
space you are using. At 4K resolutions, NV12 and
I420 (4:2:0) are available at 15, 23.97, 24, 25,
29.97, or 30 fps, and YUY2 (4:2:2) is available at
5, 10, 15, or 20 fps.
If using Windows 8.1 or 10 with VLC Media
Player 2.2.1, downgrade to an earlier version of
VLC or use a different capture application, such
as Adobe FMLE.
Not able to capture UHDresolutions at 30 fps when
using VLC
Captured video file displays black screen when
opened.
as Adobe FMLE.
OR
If using Windows 8.1 or 10 with Skype for
Business, use a different capture application,
such as Adobe FMLE.
If capturing on Windows 8.1 using Windows
Movie Maker with your AV.io 4K connected to
an Etron EJ188H USB 3.0/2/0 host controller,
switch to a different capture application,
connect to a different USB port, or upgrade to
Windows 10.
If capturing on Windows 8.1 using Windows
Camera with your AV.io 4K connected to a
Recorded file does not have audio.
Firmware update fails
Affecting Mac
Symptom(s)Action(s) to resolve
Recorded file does not have audio.
Texas Instruments TSub USB 3.0 controller,
switch to a different capture application (such as
VLC Media Player) or upgrade to Windows 10.
If updating on a computer running Windows 8.1
or 10 with your AV.io 4K connected to an Etron
3.0 host controller, perform the firmware
update on another computer (without an Etron
USB host controller) or using another USB port
on the same computer. Note that USB 2.0 can be
used for firmware updates.
If using VLC Media Player 2.2.1, downgrade to
an earlier version or use a different capture
application, such as Quicktime.
Quicktime crashes when using a frame grabber to
This issue is with the Operating System itself,
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and affects all brands of video grabbers.
Quicktime is able to show a preview of the
recording, but then sometimes crashes as soon
record video in MacOS 10.12
Affecting Ubuntu
Symptom(s)Action(s) to resolve
Video cannot be resumed if stopped during a Skype
call.
as the recording starts. This problem can be
circumvented by selecting the Maximum Quality
Recording option in the Quicktime drop-down
menu.
If capturing on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS with your
AV.io 4K connected to an Etron EJ168A USB 3.0
controller, switch to a different USB port or
simply avoid stopping the Skype call. If it is not
possible to stop the Skype call or if it stops
accidently, disconnect and reconnect the
device.You may need to restart the video call.
Affecting Chromebook
Symptom(s)Action(s) to resolve
If capturing using Chromebook Apps
Clipchamp and WebRTC on Google Chrome OS
AV.io 4K is not detected as a valid audio device.
v43.0.2357.125 (64 bit), use a different
Chromebook app to capture both video and
audio, such as Screencastify or MediaCore
Capture.
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Limitations and known issues
This section includes known issues or limitations that affect functionality or usability. It also has ways that
you can work around these limitations.
Affecting Asmedia USB3.0 controller ASM3142
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There is an issue that presents as an audio problem when using this USB3.0 controller
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Workaround: Update the driver for the USBcontroller
Affecting systems with an AMDRyzen 7 CPU
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There is an issue that presents as an audio problem when using older drivers
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Workaround: Update the chipset drivers for your CPU.
Affecting all operating systems
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UVC-314: With the exception of the first capture after system reboot, the very first captured frame
is always green.
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Workaround: Remove the green frame in post-production editing. If streaming the captured
video, begin streaming after the initial green frame has already been captured.
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UVC-451: When using an Eltron EJ198 USB 3.0 host controller via USB 3.0 cable, several error
messages might appear. These should not affect the functionality of the device.
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Workaround: If the problem does affect functionality, a different USB 3.0 host controller
must be used.
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UVC-438: When capturing from a source at 720p, 50 fps will occasionally detect as 51 fps, and when
capturing at 1600×1200, 60 fps will occasionally detect as 61 fps.
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Workaround: None necessary. This often occurs due to inherent inaccuracies in rounding
decimal point fps rate to whole numbers. The reading is still accurate to your expected rate.
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UVC-346: When capturing from a source with a 23.98p, 29.97p or 59.94i signal, frame rate
occasionally dips before returning to its original capture rate.
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Workaround: Set your source frame rate to a different value, such as 30 or 60 fps.
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UVC-576: The grabber does not capture video from monitors with resolutions of 1920×1080p at
144Hz or higher.
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Workaround: Resolutions of 1920×1080p at 144Hz exceed the hardware limits of the
grabber. There is no workaround.
Affecting Windows
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UVC-270: Windows 10: Sometimes, Windows 10 will not recognize the grabber properly when
connected by a Fresco FL1100 USB 3.0 controller.
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Workaround: Press the refresh icon to refresh the device list or unplug and reconnect the
USB. If neither of these work, a different USB 3.0 host controller might be required.
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UVC-390: Windows 8.1: On rare occasions (< 5% of the time), captured video has a small vertical
fluctuation(of a few pixels) or small artifacts in the lower right quadrant of the screen.This is
noticeable right from the beginning of capture.
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Workaround: Start capturing a few moments before your recording or streaming event and
check vertical position and the lower right quadrant of the captured image. If any issues are
noticed, disconnect and re-connect AV.io 4K’s USB 3.0 cable to the capture computer.
Affecting Mac
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Your grabber works best with systems that are running the latest version of the Mac OS. If your
system is running an older version and you experience issues with your grabber, we recommend
that you update your system to the latest Mac OS.
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UVC-613: VLC doesn't play audio for video that is captured using AV.io 4K when connected to a USB
2.0 port on the Mac.
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Workaround: Use another media player such as QuickTime.
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UVC-450: Device does not boot when connected to Mac USB 3.0 port with USB 2.0 cable.
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Workaround: Wait for 20-30 seconds. If device sill does not boot, it will be necessary to use
the USB 3.0 cable.
Affecting Ubuntu
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UVC-454: When saving settings, device does not seem to save changes.
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Workaround: The most likely cause is caching. After saving changes, wait 10-15 seconds
before rebooting, turning off or unplugging your device.
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UVC-601: The grabber doesn't capture audio and video when using an AMD Ryzen™ 3.0 USB host
controller on Ubuntu.
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Workaround: A different USB 3.0 host controller must be used.
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Releases and features
This section outlines the features introduced with AV.io 4K firmware releases.
Release 3.1.0 features
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I420 Color space
The I420 and YV12 color spaces give increased functionality at 4K resolutions, ensuring that AV.io 4K is
compatible with a greater number of third-party softwares. Read more details in the Resolutions, aspect
ratios, and capture rates and Technical specifications sections.
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New default resolutions
Several new default output resolutions were added, namely 1920×1200, 2048×1024, 2560×1440,
2560×1600 and 3200×1800. Read more details in the Resolutions, aspect ratios, and capture rates and
Technical specifications sections.
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Use input signal resolution button
Previous versions of AV.io Config software have allowed for you to pass through the resolution of your
input source as the resolution of the output source, but 3.1.0 has some updates on how this works. See
Advanced Settings for more details.
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Custom resolution creation
You can now create a list of up to three custom resolutions that can be used as output formats. You can
add these in the Set custom resolution user modes tab of the AV.io Config software.
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Significant changes to limitations, known issues and troubleshooting
Many changes have been made since the last firmware release for AV.io 4K. There have been lots of
improvements to the efficiency and functionality. See Limitations and known issuesand Troubleshooting
for more details.
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Documentation. In addition to this Section, the Sections entitled Definitions, Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of
Liability, Title, Indemnities, High-Risk Activities, Intellectual Property, and General shall continue in force even after
any termination of this Agreement. No termination of this Agreement will entitle You to a refund of any amounts paid
by You to Licensor or any reseller or distributor or affect any obligations You may have to pay any outstanding
amounts owing to Licensor or any reseller or distributor. Upon any termination of this Agreement, Your license to the
Software and Documentation will terminate and You shall destroy all copies of the Software and Documentation
under Your control and certify such destruction to Licensor.
8. Support and Updates: This Agreement does not grant You the right to any updates or enhancements of the
Software or the right to receive any technical support for the Software. Such updates and other technical support
services, if available, may be purchased separately from Licensor or one of Licensor’s resellers or distributors. Use of
any updates or enhancements to the Software provided pursuant to any technical support You may procure from
Licensor or one of Licensor’s resellers or distributors shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. Licensor reserves the right at any time not to release or to discontinue the release of any Software and to
alter prices, features, specifications, capabilities, functions, licensing terms, release dates, general availability or other
characteristics of the Software.
9. Title: All right, title, and interest (including all intellectual property rights) in, to, and under the Software (including
all copies thereof) shall remain with Licensor and its licensors.
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10. Indemnities: You shall indemnify, defend and hold Licensor, its affiliates, its and their licensors, suppliers,
subcontractors, resellers and/or distributors and all of the directors, officers, employees of all of the foregoing
(collectively the “Indemnified Parties”) harmless from and against any damages, losses, liabilities, expenses, costs,
claims, demands, actions, suits and/or proceedings incurred by the Indemnified Parties as a result of (i) Your use of
the Epiphan Hardware Products, Software and/or Documentation, (ii) any use of the Epiphan Hardware Products,
Software and/or Documentation on Your behalf, (iii) the use of the Epiphan Hardware Products, Software and/or
Documentation by anyone to whom You give the Epiphan Hardware Products, Software and/or Documentation,
and/or (iv) the use of the Epiphan Hardware Products, Software and/or Documentation on behalf of anyone to whom
You give the Epiphan Hardware Products, Software and/or Documentation, including, without limitation, in all of the
foregoing cases, any damages, losses, liabilities, expenses, costs, claims, demands, actions, suits and/or proceedings
arising from or relating to any information and/or data that may be processed by or made available using any
Epiphan Hardware Product and/or Software or arising from or relating to any Third-Party Service that may be
accessible using any Epiphan Hardware Product and/or Software (collectively, each matter falling within any of the
foregoing, a “Claim”), including, without limitation, indemnifying, defending and holding the Indemnified Parties
harmless from and against any settlements agreed by You in connection with any Claims and/or any damages, costs
or other amounts (including reasonable attorneys' fees) awarded to a third party against any of the Indemnified
Parties by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction in respect to any Claim. If You do not defend in a timely
manner against or resist a Claim after notice from Licensor, Licensor shall be entitled to investigate, defend,
compromise, settle, or otherwise dispose of the Claim, and incur costs in connection therewith, at Your expense, in
such manner as Licensor deems in its best interests until a reasonable time after You comply with its obligations
under this Section 10. You shall not enter into a settlement of any Claim without the Licensor’s written consent unless
such settlement is solely for monetary payment by You and contains an express, complete, unconditional release of
all of the Indemnified Parties and which does not impose any obligations or restrictions on any of the Indemnified
Parties.
11. High-Risk Activities: The Software and Epiphan Hardware Products are not fault-tolerant and are not designed,
manufactured or intended for use in or in conjunction with on-line control equipment in hazardous environments
requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation systems, air traffic
control, or direct life support machines. Licensor, its licensors, suppliers, subcontractors, resellers and distributors
specifically disclaim any express or implied representations, warranties and/or conditions for such uses.
12. U.S. Government End-Users: The Software and Documentation are each a "commercial item" as that term is
defined at FAR 2.101, consisting of "commercial computer software" and "commercial computer software
documentation" as such terms are defined in FAR 12.212, and are provided to the U.S. Government only as
commercial end items. Government end users acquire the rights set out in this Agreement for the Software, Epiphan
Hardware Products and Documentation consistent with: (i) for acquisition by or on behalf of civilian agencies, the
terms set forth in FAR12.212; or (ii) for acquisition by or on behalf of units of the Department of Defense, the terms
set forth in DFARS 227.7202. Use of the Epiphan Hardware Products, Software and Documentation is further
restricted by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the applicable commercial purchase agreement for the
Epiphan Hardware Products. For the purposes of any applicable government use, the Epiphan Hardware Products,
Software and Documentation were developed exclusively at private expense, and are trade secrets of Epiphan
Systems Inc. for the purpose of any Freedom of Information legislation or any other disclosure statute, regulation or
provision.
13. Export Restrictions: The Epiphan Hardware Products, Software, Documentation and related information are
subject to export and import restrictions. By downloading, installing, or using the Software, Epiphan Hardware
Products, Documentation and/or related information, You are representing and warranting that You are not located
in, are not under the control of, and are not a national or resident of any country to which the export of the Epiphan
Hardware Products, Software, Documentation and/or related information would be prohibited by the laws and/or
regulations of Canada or the United States. You are also representing and warranting that You are not an individual
to whom the export of the Epiphan Hardware Products, Software, Documentation or related information would be
prohibited by the laws and/or regulations of Canada or the United States. You shall comply with the export laws and
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regulations of Canada and the United States that are applicable to the Epiphan Hardware Products, Software,
Documentation and related information and You shall also comply with any local laws and/or regulations in Your
jurisdiction that may impact Your right to export, import, or use the Epiphan Hardware Products, Software,
Documentation or related information, and You represent and warrant that You have complied with any such
applicable laws and/or regulations. The Epiphan Hardware Products, Software, Documentation and related
information shall not be used for any purposes prohibited by export laws and/or regulations, including, without
limitation, nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons proliferation. You shall be responsible for procuring all required
permissions for any subsequent export, import, or use of the Epiphan Hardware Products, Software, Documentation
or related information.
14. Intellectual Property: Epiphan, Epiphan Systems and Epiphan Video are tradenames, trademarks or registered
trademarks of Epiphan Systems Inc. in certain countries. All Licensor product names and logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Epiphan Systems Inc. in certain countries. All other company and product names and logos
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners in certain countries. You shall not disclose,
transfer or otherwise provide to any third party any portion of the Software, except as expressly permitted in this
Agreement.
15. General: This Agreement is the entire agreement between You and Licensor in respect to the Software,
superseding any other agreements or discussions, oral or written. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
prevail over any pre-printed terms on any quotes, orders, purchase orders, or purchase order acknowledgements,
and shall prevail over any other communications between the parties in relation to the Software. You may not assign
this Agreement whether voluntarily, by operation of law, or otherwise without Licensor's prior written consent.
Licensor may assign this Agreement at any time without notice. The failure of a party to claim a breach of any term of
this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such breach or the right of such party to enforce any subsequent
breach of such term. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable or illegal, such decision shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of such provisions under other circumstances or the remaining provisions of this
Agreement and such remaining provisions shall be reformed only to the extent necessary to make them enforceable
under such circumstances. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of
Canada applicable therein. No choice or conflict of laws rules of any jurisdiction shall apply to this Agreement. You
shall only be entitled to bring any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Epiphan
Hardware Products, Software, Documentation or any services provided in respect to the Epiphan Hardware Products,
Software and/or Documentation in a court in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and You consent to the jurisdiction of such
courts for any such action or proceeding. You waive all rights that You may have or that may hereafter arise to
contest the jurisdiction of such courts for any action or proceeding brought by You. You hereby waive any right You
may have to request a jury trial with respect to any action brought by You in connection with this Agreement, the
Epiphan Hardware Products or Software or any services provided in respect to the Epiphan Hardware Products or
Software. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods to this
Agreement is expressly excluded.
Environmental Information
The equipment that you bought has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may
contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment. In order to avoid the dissemination of
those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to
use the appropriate take-back systems. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life
equipment in a sound way. The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. If you need more
information about collection, reuse and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration.
You can also contact us for more information on the environmental performance of our products.
Important Safety Warnings
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WARNING:This product has no user-serviceable parts and the battery used in this device is not replaceable. Do not
attempt to disassemble. Return the device for service.
CAUTION, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: This device may have multiple AC power cords installed. All power sources shall
be disconnected before servicing to avoid shock hazard.
ATTENTION:Cet appareil ne contient aucun composant pouvant être entretenu ou réparé par l'utilisateur. En cas de
panne, retourner l'appareil pour réparation.
ATTENTION, RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE:Cet appareil peut être équipé de multiples cordons d'alimentation en
courant alternatif. Pour placer cet appareil hors tension, débrancher tous les cordons d'alimentation sans exception.
FCC Compliance Statement
47 CFR Section 2.1077 Compliance Information
Unique identifier: AV.io 4K
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
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Responsible party (US contact):
Epiphan Video
459 HamiltonAvenue, Suite 301
Palo Alto, CA
94301, USA
www.Epiphan.com
FCC CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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 turning 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/TV technician for help.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada:
This device complies with ICES-003 of the ISED 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.
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Cet appareil est conforme à la norme ISED NBM-003 pour les appareils radio agréés. Son fonctionnement est sujet
aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et
(2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable.
CE Compliance Statement
Marking by the symbolindicates compliance of this device with the applicable directives of the European
Community and meets or exceeds the following technical standards:
Directive 2011/65/EU - RoHS, restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment
Other Jurisdictional Issues
Epiphan makes no representation that its products or information in this document or its web site are appropriate or
available for use in your jurisdiction. Those who choose to access the Epiphan web site or use Epiphan products do so
on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable
Submissions to Epiphan and Affiliated Servers
Any information, including but not limited to remarks, suggestions, ideas, graphics, or other submissions,
communicated to Epiphan through their Epiphan web site is the exclusive property of Epiphan. Epiphan is entitled to
use any information submitted for any purpose, without restriction (except as stated in Epiphan's Privacy Statement)
or compensation to the person sending the submission. The user acknowledges the originality of any submission
communicated to Epiphan and accepts responsibility for its accuracy, appropriateness, and legality.
Third Parties and Links to Third-Party Web Sites
Mention of non-Epiphan Systems Inc. products or services on their website, or this document site is for informational
purposes and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.
This document may contain links to non-Epiphan web sites. These links are provided to you as a convenience, and
Epiphan is not responsible for the content of any linked web site. Any outside web site accessed from the Epiphan
web site is independent from Epiphan, and Epiphan has no control over the content of that web site. In addition, a
link to any non-Epiphan web site does not imply that Epiphan endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content
or use of such a web site.
In no event shall any reference to any third party or third party product or service be construed as an approval or
endorsement by Epiphan of that third party or of any product or service provided by a third party.
Miscellaneous
It is the user's responsibility to ascertain whether any information downloaded from the Epiphan web site or other
websites is free of viruses, worms, trojan horses, or other items of a potentially destructive nature.
Enforcement of Terms and Conditions
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These Terms and Conditions for use of this document and the associated Epiphan Product are governed and
interpreted pursuant to the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada, notwithstanding any principles of conflicts of
law.
All disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be finally resolved by arbitration conducted
in the English language in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada under the commercial arbitration rules of Canada. The parties
shall appoint as sole arbitrator a retired judge who presided in the province of Ontario. The parties shall bear equally
the cost of the arbitration (except that the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys' fees
incurred in connection with the arbitration in such an amount as may be determined by the arbitrator). All decisions
of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on both parties and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Notwithstanding this, application may be made to any court for a judicial acceptance of the award or order of
enforcement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Epiphan shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, security, or other
equitable remedies from any court of competent jurisdiction.
If any part of these terms is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that part will be deemed severable and will not affect
the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. Epiphan may, at its sole discretion and without notice,
revise these terms at any time by updating this posting.