StarTech USB3HDCAP User manual
USB 3.0 HD Video Capture Device - 1080p
USB3HDCAP
*actual product may vary from photos
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Manual Revision: 06/27/2014
FCC Compliance Statement
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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View ....................................................................................................................................................1
Rear View ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Software Installation ................................................................................................................................ 3
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 5
Software Operation ...............................................................................8
How to Use ..............................................................................................8
Stream Catcher...........................................................................................................................................8
Technical Support .................................................................................. 21
Warranty Information ............................................................................21
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Product Diagram
Front View
HDMI audio/video
input port
Rear View
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DVI video
input port
A/V breakout cable input port
(For Component, S-Video, and composite
video input + RCA audio input)
USB 3.0 port
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Power LED
Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1x USB 3.0 HD video capture device (USB3HDCAP)
• 1x A/V breakout cable
• 1x DVI to VGA video adapter
• 1x USB 3.0 cable
• 1x Software installation disc
• 1x Instruction manual
System Requirements
Computer system with:
• Available USB 3.0 port
• CPU: i3 Dual Core 2.8GHz or higher
• RAM: 2GB or higher
• Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit)
• HDMI/DVI/VGA/Component/S-Video/Composite audio/video source with cabling
(DVD, DVR, VCR, Etc.)
Notes:
• The USB3HDCAP requires a USB 3.0-equipped computer. This product is not
backwards compatible with USB 2.0/1.1.
• The USB3HDCAP product will not record digitally encrypted content (e.g. DVDs,
Blu-rays, etc.).
• This product is not compatible with Etron USB controllers, or ASMedia 1042 / 1042A
USB controllers.
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Installation
Software Installation
Note: Please complete the Software Installation steps prior to Hardware Installation
steps.
1. Download the latest software from the StarTech.com website (recommended)
or
Insert the included driver and software installation disc into your DVD-ROM drive.
2. Locate and run the Setup application (Setup.exe). This le will be located in the main
le directory.
Note: If using the included software installation disc, the software may begin
automatically.
3. The driver installation program will begin. If a Windows Security dialog window
appears, click the “Run” or “Install this driver software anyway” option to proceed.
4. The installation wizard will now walk you through the steps for all driver and
software installation. You will be prompted to conrm and continue the installation
process several times. Please follow the on-screen prompts in order to complete the
software installation.
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Illustration of the Windows InstallShield during the installation process.
5. When prompted, click “Finish.”
Note: You will be required to restart your computer after completing installation.
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Hardware Installation
Note: Please ensure the Software Installation steps have been completed prior to
beginning Hardware Installation steps.
1. Using the included USB 3.0 cable, connect the USB3HDCAP to an available USB 3.0
port on your computer system.
USB3HDCAP
2. Using the required video source cabling (not included) connect your video source
(DVD, DVR, VCR, Etc.) to the USB3HDCAP.
Video Source Device
a. If your video source is Component, S-Video, or Composite, use the included A/V
breakout cable to connect your Audio/Video source cabling to the A/V breakout
cable input port on the USB3HDCAP. Please see Product Diagram on Page 1 for
reference.
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USB 3.0 Cable
Computer System
Required Video
Source Cabling
USB3HDCAP
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