VC-AC09
USB Capture box
User Manual-English
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Table of Contents
Copyright Information ....................................................................................... 2
Chapter 1 Safety Instructions .......................................................................... 3
Precautions .................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Preface .............................................................................................. 5
Chapter 3 System Requirements ..................................................................... 6
3.1 Minimum Hardware Configuration ...................................................... 6
3.2 Recommended Hardware Configuration ............................................ 6
3.3 System Requirements ........................................................................ 6
Chapter 4 Hardware and Driver Installation ................................................... 7
Chapter 5 Components and Connection ........................................................ 8
5.1 Components ....................................................................................... 8
5.2 Connection ........................................................................................ 8
Chapter 6 Video Capture Device Instruction .................................................. 9
6.1 Display "Filter Properties Dialog Window" In Common Software....... 9
6.2 Display " Filter output pin " In Common Software ............................ 10
Chapter 7 Audio Capture Device Instruction ................................................ 12
Chapter 8 Compatible Software Instruction ................................................. 14
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting............................................................................. 15
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Copyright Information
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possible technological, editorial errors or omissions, nor responsible for any
incidental or related damages arising from providing this file, using, or operating
this product.
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Chapter 1 Safety Instructions
Please use the product following the safety instructions below:
1 Operation
1.1 Please use the product in the recommended operating environment.
1.2 Do not use this product near water or source of heat.
1.3 Use attachments only as recommended.
1.4 Use the type of power source indicated on the HD Camera. If you are not
sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local electricity
company for advice.
1.5 Do not block slots and openings in the case of this product as poor
ventilation may lead to overheating of this product.
1.6 Except as specifically instructed in this User Manual, do not attempt to
open or remove covers by yourself. It may expose you to electric shock or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to licensed service personnel.
1.7 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to licensed
service personnel when the following situations happen:
If the power cords are damaged or frayed.
If liquid is spilled into the HD Camera or the HD Camera has been
exposed to rain or water.
2 Storage
2.1 Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never allow liquid of
any kind to spill into the HD Camera.
2.2 Do not place this product or accessories on top of vibrating equipment or
heated objects.
3 Cleaning
3.1 Unplug all the cables before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do
not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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Precautions
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
Note
Risk of Electric Shock
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No
user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to licensed service personnel.
This symbol indicates that
this equipment may contain
dangerous voltage which
could cause electric shock.
Please do not open it by yourself.
This symbol indicates that
there are important operating
and maintenance
instructions in this User
Manual with this unit.
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Chapter 2 Preface
Thank you for purchasing VC-AC09 USB Catpure Box！
VC-AC09 is easy to carry, has a superior performance, superior
compatibility, simple installation and many other features. It can
capture one HDMI 1080p60 input and output signal; compatible with
Windows, Linux, Mac OS X and USB 2.0 interface, compatible with
many USB 3.0 chipsets (Intel, Renesas, ASMedia, Fresco Logic),
compatible with expended USB 3.0 interface via PCI x1 1.1; the HDMI
video capture meets UVC and UAC standard, without having to install
drivers and settings, the real PnP, easy to use.
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Chapter 3 System Requirements
3.1 Minimum Hardware Configuration
Intel Core Solo
1G of RAM
Available USB3.0 interface
3.2 Recommended H ardware Configuration
Intel Core i5
2G of RAM
Available USB3.0 interface
3.3 System Requirements
System should be one of the following systems (x86 version or x64
version):
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Linux (Kernel version 2.6.38 and above)
OS X (10.10 and above)
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Chapter 4 Hardware and Driver
Installation
VC-AC09 supports hot-plugging/swap. Insert the USB3.0 cable head to
USB3.0 interface, the other side of the cable into your computer's
USB3.0 interface.
It’s PnP devices, without having to install drivers, if POWER and
ACTION lights lit, which means it working properly.
<Remark> In actual use, first plug HDMI cable, then plug the USB3.0
interface. Because an HDMI signal sources are often not
reliable grounding, Ground and the computer will be relatively
large voltage difference, it may cause the sign al source or
capture not working properly.
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Chapter 5 Components and Connection
5.1 Components
1. HDMI :
2. USB 3.0 :
3. Power :
4. Action :
Video input interface
Capture output
Power indicator
Working lights
5.2 Connection
Capture Box
PTZ Video Camera
DVI-HDMI USB 3.0
Computer
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Chapter 6 Video Capture Device
Instruction
VC-AC09 is based on UVC (USB video class), UAC（USB audio class）
STANDARD, without having to install drivers and settings.
Different types of operating systems compatible with the corresponding
interface:
Windows: DirectShow, DirectSound
Linux: V4L2 / ALSA
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In Windows, for example, will have a new image device:
XI100DUSB-HDMI Video
VC-AC09 provides screen brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and other
options set by DirectShow "filters" dialogue box to set these options.
6.1 Display "Filter Properties Dialog Window" In Common
Software
AMCAP：Double click "AmCap.exe", choose HD video device "
XI100DUSB-HDMI Video
Capture Filter ..." in "Settings" menu, pop-up " Filter Properties
dialog window".
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" in "Devices" menu, then click "Video
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In the " Proc Amp" panel, you can set the brightness, contrast, hue,
saturation, and other relevant parameters
6.2 Display " Filter output pin " In Common Software
AMCAP：Double click "AmCap.exe", choose HD video device "
XI100DUSB-HDMI Video
Capture Pin ..." in "Settings" menu, pop-up " Filter output pin"
window.
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" in "Devices" menu, then click "Video
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Frame Rate: Set the output frame rate, currently supports
25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 fps
Color Space / Compressi on: currently of fers two kinds of color spaces,
YUY2 and RGB 24
Output: Set the screen output size, resolution is currently supported
640x480/768x576 / 800x600/1024x768/1280x720/1280x800/1280x960/
1280x1024/1368x768/1440x900/1600x1200/1680x1050/1920x1080/
1920x1200, the default output is 1920 * 1080.
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Chapter 7 Audio Capture Device
Instruction
For Windows as an example, VC-AC09 is based on the Microsoft
DirectShow interface. After installation in operating system, the relevant
audio devices will be added on. Any software which is compatible with
DirectSound, DirectShow can use the recording device for capturing sound.
In Windows7, for example, will show a new audio device:
XI100DUSB-HDMI Audio
Through system "Volume Control" to adjust recording volume, specific
steps as follows:
1. In system notification icon area on right corner double-click " " button
to pop-up "
2. In the pop-up display recording equipment list, select "Digital Audio
Interface (XI100DUSB-HDMI Audio)", click the "Properties" button, the
system will pop up the corresponding device's properties dialog box
3. In Properties dialog box, select "Levels" property page, then you can
operate volume control and "Quiet" according to your requirement.
Open Volume Control
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Chapter 8 Compatible Software
Instruction
VC-AC09 is currently compatible with the following capture software
(tested):
Windows Media Encoder (Windows)
Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder (Windows, OS X)
Real Producer Plus (Windows)
VLC (Windows, OS X, Linux)
QuickTime Broadcaster (OS X)
QuickTime Player (OS X)
Wirecast (Windows, OS X) etc…
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Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
This chapter describes problems you may encounter while using VC-AC09. If you
have questions, please refer to related chapters and follow all the suggested
solutions. If the problem still occurred, please contact your distributor or the
service center.
No. Problems Solutions
1.
Detection failed in
the computer
VC-AC09
1. Enter [Console], activate [Device Manager], disable
the USB3.0 device and then restart.
2. Enter [Console], activate [Device Manager], disable
the USB3.0 device and then restart.
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