StarTech.com UVCHDCAP Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual revision: 04/24/2018

For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.StarTech.com/UVCHDCAP

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UVCHDCAP

USB-C Capture Device for HDMI Video ­1080p - Windows and Mac

*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

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.

Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la
classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

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Table of Contents

Product diagram .................................................................................................1

Front view .................................................................................................................................................... 1

Back view...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Package contents ............................................................................................... 2

Requirements ...................................................................................................... 2

Specications ...................................................................................................... 3

Install the capture device ................................................................................ 3

(Optional) Install and use StreamCatcher...................................................4

Basic StreamCatcher operation ............................................................................................................4

(Optional) Congure the capture device for use with third-party

capture software ................................................................................................ 6

Install the UVC Utility ............................................................................................................................... 6

Congure the capture device using the UVC Utility ....................................................................7

Technical support ............................................................................................... 9

Warranty information ....................................................................................... 9

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Product diagram

Front view

Back view

HDMI In

port

Audio In

port

USB

port

HDMI Out

port

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Package contents

• 1 x USB 3.0 capture device for HDMI video

• 1 x USB-C to USB-B cable

• 1 x USB-A to USB-B cable

• 1 x HDMI cable

• 1 x Instruction manual

Requirements

• 1 x HDMI video source with cabling

• 1 x HDMI display with cabling (optional for video passthrough)

• 1 x computer system with minimum:
USB 3.0
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5
Memory: 8 GB
Hard Drive space: 200MB
Operating system: Windows® 10, 8 / 8.1, 7
macOS 10.13, 10.12, 10.11
Linux®
Note: Your Linux distribution must support UVC (USB
Video Class).

• Operating system requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements,
please visit www.StarTech.com/UVCHDCAP.

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Specications

UVC Output Resolution

USB 3.0

1920×1200p@60/50/30/25/24fps

1920×1080p@60/50/30/25/24fps

1280×1024p@60/50/30/25/24fps

1280×720p@60/50/30/25/24fps

1024×768p@60/50/30/25/24fps

800×600p@60/50/30/25/24fps

640×480p@60/50/30/25/24fps

720×576p@60/50/30/25/24fps

720×480p@60/50/30/25/24fps

Install the capture device

1. Connect an HDMI cable (included) to the output port on your video source device
and to the HDMI In port on the capture device.

2. Connect the USB cable (included) to the USB port on the capture device, and to a
USB port on your computer.

3. Your computer automatically installs the necessary drivers, when the capture device
is connected.

4. (Optional) To preview the video source that’s being sent through the capture device,
connect an HDMI cable (sold separately) to the HDMI Out port on the capture
device and to an HDMI display.

5. (Optional) To add an additional audio source to the signal for capture, connect a 3.5
mm audio cable (sold separately) to the audio output port on your audio source
device and to the Audio In port on the capture device.

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(Optional) Install and use StreamCatcher

Windows only

Notes:

• This device supports USB Video Class (UVC) and will work with third-party capture
software that supports UVC.

• StreamCatcher is included, but is only supported in Windows.

• If you’re running macOS or Linux you can alternatively use any capture software that
supports UVC.

• You will be prompted to restart your computer during installation, ensure any
unsaved material is saved before you begin installation.

1. Download the latest software from the StarTech.com website:
http://www.StarTech.com/UVCHDCAP

2. The software is compressed in a .zip folder. Extract the contents of the folder
to a location on your computer that’s easy to access, such as your Desktop or
Downloads folder.

3. When the les are extracted, open the Windows folder, and launch the Setup(.exe)
le. This installer le will install the StreamCatcher software.

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation, and when instructed to
do so, restart your computer.

Once your computer has restarted, verify the software installation is complete by
checking your Desktop for a StreamCatcher icon:

Basic StreamCatcher operation

Launch the StreamCatcher application

1. Double-click the StreamCatcher icon on your Desktop to launch the video capture
application.

2. The main Menu screen that contains the video preview window and recording
controls is displayed:

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Menu

Record/Stop

button

Snapshot

button

Volume

control

Video
preview
window

* screenshots are for reference only

3. Use the Recording controls at the bottom of the window, as necessary.

Congure StreamCatcher for an HDMI source

Although the capture device features an HDMI In port, the StreamCatcher software
can support multiple sources. If the source you’ve connected is not displaying in the
preview window, it’s likely that StreamCatcher is congured for a dierent source. To
congure StreamCatcher for your HDMI source:

1. Click the Settings button on the menu.

2. Click the Device Settings button.

3. Select the drop-down menu below Video Source and choose HDMI from the list,
and click the OK button.

Note: This device will not capture HDCP protected content. If your HDMI source is
HDCP protected, such as a retail Blu-ray Disc™, the video preview window will not
be visible.

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Manually record video in Stream Catcher

1. Press the Record/Stop button when you want to capture video. The frame around
the video window will turn red, to indicate that content is being recorded.

2. Press the Record/Stop button, to end recording.

Your video will be saved in the folder that’s specifed for saved videos.

(Optional) Congure the capture device
for use with third-party capture software

When the capture device is being used with third-party UVC capture software, the
device hardware parameters (such as audio/video input source and Data Transfer Pipe)
can be congured to your desired settings, using the included UVC utility.

Install the UVC Utility

1. Use a web browser to navigate to www.StarTech.com/UVCHDCAP.

2. Click the Support tab.

3. Under the Drivers & Downloads selection, click UVC Utility from the software sub­section, to download the software.

4. When the download is complete, extract the contents of the compressed le that
you’ve downloaded to a location on your computer that’s easily accessible, such as
your Desktop or Downloads folder.

5. Navigate to the location where you extracted the software contents, and open the
folder that corresponds to your operating system.

6. Select the UVC Utility application le to open the software.

Note: If you choose to change your hardware conguration in the future you will
need to access this software again. For this reason, it’s advised that the software le
be archived somewhere on your computer. You can alternatively re-download the
software at anytime.

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Congure the capture device using the UVC Utility

Each of the following settings can be set to your desired conguration from within
the UVC Utility. Once these congurations are set, they’ll remain as they’re left until
manually changed. To change the parameters of these settings, the UVC Utility can be
launched again and the setting recongured.

Audio Input:

The Audio Input: section of the UVC Utility enables you to choose the audio input(s)
that the capture device will pass to your capture software.

Available Audio Input: options

• HDMI - Passes audio from the video source device that’s connected to the capture
device’s HDMI In port.

• Line-in - Passes audio from the audio source that’s connected to the capture
device’s Audio In port. The audio levels will be optimized for an audio playback
device.

• Mic - Passes audio from the audio source that’s connected to the capture device’s
Audio In port. The audio levels will be optimized for a microphone.

• HDMI + Line-in - Combines and passes the audio from the devices that are
connected to the capture device’s HDMI In port and Audio In port. The audio levels
will be optimized for an audio playback device.

• HDMI + Mic - Combines and passes the audio from the devices that are connected
to the capture device’s HDMI In port and Audio In port. The audio levels will be
optimized for a microphone.

To set the Audio Input: conguration

1. Select your desired audio input from the Audio Input: option.

Your desired conguration has been set.

Data Transfer Pipe:

The Data Transfer Pipe: section of the UVC Utility enables you to choose the method
in which the audio and video from the capture device is digitized and passed to your
capture software.

Available Data Transfer Pipe: options

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• Isochronous - Digitizes your audio/video signal by modulating the data stream into
a lower data rate, for more ecient video that’s ideal for real-time video capture
applications.

• Bulk - Digitizes your audio/video signal by capturing at a high data rate, for lossless
audio/video that’s ideal for high-quality video recordings.

To set the Data Transfer Pipe: conguration

1. Select your desired data transfer pipe from the Data Transfer Pipe: option.

Your desired conguration has been set.

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Technical support

StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to
provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty information

This product is backed by a two-year warranty.

StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship
for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period,
the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent
products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only.
StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of liability

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