User Manual
VLCAPTURE1
HDMI to USB Video Capture Device
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Version: VLCAPTURE1_2020V1.3
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Introduction
The VLCAPTURE1 is a HDMI to USB video capture device. The product is designed to
capture video and audio signal from the HDMI source. The content captured can be
saved to the PC/Laptop through a USB cable.
Features
▪ Capture video and audio from HDMI sources.
▪ HDMI video resolution is up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10.
▪ Supports HDMI loop output for display device connection.
▪ Capture resolutions up to 1080p at 60 frames per second through USB port.
▪ Compatible with multiple third-party applications, such as OBS/ VLC/Potplayer/
YouTube on Windows, QuickTime on Mac OS X.
▪ Supports microphone input and headphone output.
▪ Powered from USB port, no external power supply required.
▪ Lower latency.
Package List
Please make sure all the items listed below are in the package. If anything is missing or
damaged, please contact your distributor for a replacement.
▪ 1x VLCAPTURE1 HDMI to USB Video Capture Device
▪ 1x USB Cable
▪ 1x User Manual
Panel Description
1. HDMI In: Connects to HDMI source device.
2. HDMI Out: HDMI loop output for HDMI display device connection.
3. USB Record: Connects to laptop, PC or other recording device.
4. Earphone: Connects to headphone for audio de-embedding.
5. MIC: Connects to microphone for audio mixing.
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System Connection
System Requirement
▪ The recording device with available type-A USB port.
▪ Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X or Linux.
▪ HDMI audio/video source with HDMI Cable (Camera, Xbox, PS4, DVD…etc.).
System Diagram
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Latency Testing
▪ Testing result
OBS Studio
Potplayer
VLC media
player
Laptop 1
CPU: Intel i5-5200U 2.20 GHz
RAM: 8GB
OS: Windows 10 64bit
100ms
80ms
2500ms
Laptop 2
CPU: Intel i3-7130U 2.70 GHz
RAM: 4GB
OS: Windows 10 64bit
80ms
80ms
2300ms
PC 1
CPU: Intel i5-9400F 2.90 GHz
RAM: 8GB
OS: Windows 10 64bit
150ms
120ms
2500ms
PC 2
CPU: Intel i5-650 3.20 GHz
RAM: 2GB
OS: Windows 7 64bit
150ms
110ms
2500ms
▪ It is recommended to use the laptop or PC with high performance.
▪ The OBS studio or Potplayer is recommended to be used for video capture with its
lower latency.
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Recording for Windows using OBS
Note: The OBS Player is the first recommended software used for video capturing. Please
visit https://obsproject.com/ to download the player for Windows, Mac OS X or Linux.
1. Click the “+” icon at “Sources” zone, and then click “Video Capture Device”.
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2. Type the new device name, and then click “OK” to create new source.
3. Select the video capture device and configure the video parameters, and then click
“OK”.
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4. Click “Start Recording” at “Controls” zone, and the video and audio recording will
start.
5. To stop recording, simply click the “Stop Recording”.
6. Select “File”, and then click “Show Recordings” at the top down menu. The saved
recording video file can be found.
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7. To configure audio and video parameters, click “Settings” at “Controls” zone.
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Recording for Mac using QuickTime
The QuickTime Player is the software that comes with Mac PC, it can also be used for
video recording.
1. Launch QuickTime Player, click “File” at the top menu and select “New Movie
Recording”.
2. The recording control panel will appear on the screen, first click the “∨” symbol for
the drop down menu.
3. Select “USB3.0 HD Video Capture” under “Camera”, and select “USB3.0 HD Audio
Capture” under “Microphone”. Then adjust to desired volume for the speaker.
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4. Click the “Record” button to start recording.
5. To stop recording, simply click the square “Stop” button.
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6. Enter the recording file name and select where to save the file.
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Recording for Windows using VLC
VLC Media Player Initial Setting
The VLC Media Player also can be used for video capturing. Please visit
www.videolan.org/vlc/ to download VLC Media Player for Windows, Mac OS X or Linux.
For initial use, the hardware accelerated decoding must be set at “Automatic” to ensure
the best performance. Please following the instructions below to set the hardware
accelerated decoding.
1. Select “Tools”, and then click on “Preferences” at the drop down menu.
2. Click “Input/Codes”, and the select “Automatic” for Hardware-accelerated decoding,
and then “Save” to finish the initial VLC setting.
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VLC Media Player Direct Show
1. Select “Media”, and then select “Open Capture Device” at the drop down menu.
2. For video device name, select “USB3.0 HD Video Capture”.
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3. For audio device name, select “Microphone (USB3.0 HD Audio Capture)”.
4. To set up the correct aspect ratio, click “Advanced options”.
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5. Enter the aspect ratio for the video source (e.g. 16:9).
6. Click “OK” to exit the “Advanced options” menu.
7. Click “Play”, the source screen will show in approximately several seconds.
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VLC Media Player Recording
Note: We recommend using the “Convert/Save” method to record the video from the
device for best performance.
1. Select “Media”, and then select “Convert / Save” at the drop down menu.
2. Click “Capture Device” tab on the top right side.
3. Video device name should be “USB3.0 HD Video Capture” and audio device name
should be “Microphone (USB3.0 HD Audio Capture)”.
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4. To set the video resolution, type the resolution (e.g. 1920*1080) at “Video size”
textbox.
5. To set the aspect ratio, click “Advanced options”.
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6. Enter the aspect ratio for the video source (e.g. 16:9).
7. Click “OK” to exit the “Advanced options” menu.
8. Click “Convert / Save”.
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9. Select “Display the output” check-box, and set the video format.
10. Then click “Browse” to choose where to save the destination file and enter the file
name.
11. Click “Start”, and the video and audio recording will start in approximately several
seconds.
12. To stop recording, simply click the square “Stop” button at the bottom control panel.
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Specification
Model
VLCAPTURE1
Description
HDMI to USB Video Capture Device
Input
(1) HDMI In, (1) Microphone
Input Connector
(1) Type-A HDMI, (1) 3.5mm jack
Output
(1) HDMI Out, (1) USB Record, (1) Earphone
Output Connector
(1) Type-A HDMI, (1) Type-A USB, (1) 3.5mm jack
HDMI Standard
2.0
HDMI Input Resolution
Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10
HDMI Output Resolution
Up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10
USB Output Color Space
YUV2, RGB
HDMI Audio Format
LPCM 7.1 audio, Dolby Atmos®, Dolby® TrueHD,
Dolby Digital® Plus, DTS:X™, and DTS-HD® Master
Audio™ pass-through.
Microphone Audio
Format
PCM 2.0
Headphone Audio
Format
PCM 2.0
OS Support
Windows, Mac OS X, Linux.
Compatible Media Player
OBS, Potplayer, VLC and so on.
Video Capture Format
HDMI Source
Captured Video by USB
4K@60Hz 4:4:4
1080p@60Hz/720p
1080p@60Hz 4:4:4
1080p@60Hz/720p
720p
720p
480
480
576
576
General
Operation Temperature
-5 to +55℃ (+23° to +131°F)
Storage Temperature
-25 to +70℃ (-13° to +158°F)
Relative Humidity
10% to 90%, Non-condensing
Dimension (W*H*D)
102mm x 13mm x 61mm
Net Weight
75g
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