Actions Microelectronic EZCast CatchU B1 User manual

Product Name: EZCast CatchU
Model Name: B1
Version 1.00
03/02/2022

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Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................1
1.1 BRIEF............................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 PRODUCT FEATURE............................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 SYSTEM/HW REQUIREMENT ............................................................................................................... 2
1.4 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 SPECIFICATION .......................................................................................................................5
2.1 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................. 5
2.1.1 Main Component.................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.2 Hardware Interface ................................................................................................................ 5
2.1.3 LED Indicator for..................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.4 Electrical Characteristic.......................................................................................................... 7
2.2 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................. 8
2.2.1 Dimension............................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Package Specification............................................................................................................. 9
2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 9
2.4 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................. 9

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Brief
This document provides an overview of the requirements for the EZCast CatchU. EZCast CatchU
B1 is a video and audio capture box. USB3.0(UVC) Type C integrates MJPEG/ H264/ NV12 to capture
the streaming content from the HDMI Input. USB2.0(Smart Phone screen-mirror) supports
standalone records with 1080p@60Hz encoder to provide video clips instantly for easily editing and
submitting the video clip simultaneously, and 4K HDMI Pass-through to provide low latency gaming
steaming. (Note: The product does not support recording HDCP content)
Product Name
EZCast CatchU
Model Name
B1
Main Chip
AM proprietary SoC
Input
HDMI In/ 3.5mm Microphone/ USB2.0 Type A
Output
HDMI Out/ 3.5mm Earphone/ USB3.0 Type C
Storage
USB 2.0 Type A for USB Flash/Disk
Max. HDMI Input Resolution
4K@60p
Max. Recording Resolution
1920x1080@60p
Recording Format
MPEG 4 (H.264 + AAC)
Function
Video and Audio Recording
Supported OS
Windows & Mac OS
Supported 3rd party’s APP/ Software
Windows:
OBS, Potplayer, Xsplit, Skype, Zoom
MacOS:
OBS, Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, QuickTime Player
Power
DC5V/2A
1.2 Product Feature
4K@60Hz HDMI Pass-Through
Standalone Video Recorders (External Storage Recording)
External Storage Recording + 4K@60Hz HDMI Pass-Through
Simultaneously Recorders (UVC to PC/Mac + External Storage Recording)
Legacy Smart Phone supported (Mirroring the phone’s screen to 3rd party’s APP via UVC)
Smooth Mode (H.264 720P/60Hz)

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1.3 System/ HW Requirement
Operating System: Windows10 (64bits) / Mac OS X 10.14 or later
Desktop
Intel® Core™ i5 CPU i5-8xxx or above / AMD Ryzen 7 or above
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 or above / AMD Radeon™ RX 870 or above
8GB RAM (dual channel) or above
Laptop
Intel® Core™ i5 CPU i7-7xxx or above / AMD Ryzen 7 or above
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050ti or above
8GB RAM (dual channel) or above
1.4 Installation
UVC/UAC + 4K@60Hz Pass-Through

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Standalone Video Recorders
Simultaneously Recorders

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Recording + 4K Pass-Through
Smart Phone supported

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2.0 Specification
The following sections is to identify the detailed requirements of the EZCast CatchU B1
2.1 Hardware Specification
2.1.1 Main Component
EZCast CatchU B1
Hardware
Component
Detailed Description
2.1.1.1
Main Chip
AM proprietary SoC
2.1.1.3
SDRAM
128MB x 2 DDR3
2.1.1.4
NAND Flash
128MB
2.1.2 Hardware Interface

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EZCast CatchU B1
Interface
Detailed Description
2.1.2.1
EAR
Audio out (3.5mm 4-pole)
2.1.2.2
MIC/ Reset
Audio in (3.5mm 4-pole)
Press the button for 10 sec to reset the device to
factory default by using a pin to insert the audio
jack
2.1.2.3
Output (USB
Storage)/
Input (iPhone
& Android
phone)
USB 2.0 Type A
H.264 only
Output (USB Storage): Plug the external storage
for recording
Video Capture Resolution:
640x480p@60/30Hz, 720p@60/30Hz,
1080p@60/30Hz
Input (iPhone & Android phone): Plug the legacy
smart phone to mirror the video signal on 3rd
party APP.
With MiraPlug APP on the phone, the product
can have the processes as below:
Update FW
Sync Real-time Clock
2.1.2.4
UVC/ PC
USB 3.1 Type C
Connect to system to display/capture the video
on 3rd party APP.
Video Capture Resolution:
640x480p@60/30Hz, 720p@60/30Hz,
1080p@60/30Hz
2.1.2.5
HDMI IN
HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 1.4 & 2.0
480p@60Hz, 720p@60/50Hz, 1080i@60Hz,
1080p@60/50Hz, 4K@60/30Hz
2.1.2.6
HDMI OUT
HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 1.4 & 2.0
480p@60Hz, 720p@60/50Hz, 1080i@60Hz,
1080p@60/50Hz, 4K@60/30Hz
2.1.2.7
5V/ 2A
Type C
2.1.2.8
Mode Button
Switch Smooth Mode (H264 720p) on or off by
pressing the button for 1 seconds.
Switch MIC mixed mode on or off by pressing the
button for 5 seconds.
2.1.2.9
Button on the
Top
Press the button for 1 seconds to start/ stop
recording the video to external storage
Note:
＊ 1 File System Support for external storage: exFAT and FAT32
＊ 2 Self-power is required for 3.5”HDD
＊ 3 Max. File Size (File Rotate) is around 4GB
＊ 4 Only support the content without HDCP
＊ 5 H264 format only as Storage & UVC/PC are recording simultaneously
＊ 6 H264 format only as Storage or Legacy Smart Phone is connecting to USB 2.0 port.
＊ 7 A part of Instant Message Applications does not support H264 format, like Facetime etc,.

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2.1.3 LED Indicator for
EZCast CatchU B1
Status
Detailed Description
RGB LED Ring
RGB Color
Ready for recording
Red Color
Recording the video to external storage
Blinking in Red
Warning Message for external storage:
- No HDMI input signal
- No USB Storage inserted on Storage/ Phone
port
- Incorrect System Format for USB Storage
- Incorrect Encoder Format for USB Storage
- The capacity of USB Storage is full.
Light off
Power off
HDMI LED Indicator
Light on
HDMI Input signal detected
Light off
HDMI Input signal not detected
Power LED Indicator
Light on
Power on
Light off
Power off
Mode LED Indicator
Light on
Smooth Mode (H264 720p encoder only) on
Light off
Smooth Mode (H264 720p encoder only) off
Flash 2 times
MIC mix mode on as pressing mode key for 5s
Flash 4 times
MIC mix mode off as pressing mode key for 5s
2.1.4 Electrical Characteristic
EZCast CatchU B1
Feature
Detailed Description
2.1.4.1
Power Input
5V/2A
2.1.4.2
Power
Consumption
3.8W

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2.2 Mechanical Requirements
2.2.1 Dimension
2.2.1.1 EZCast CatchU B1

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2.2.2 Package Specification
Feature
Detailed Description
2.2.2.1
Length
150mm
2.2.2.2
Width
80mm
2.2.2.3
Height
30mm
2.2.2.4
Weight
235g
2.3 Environmental Requirements
Feature
Detailed Description
2.3.1
Operating Temperature
Conditions
The product is capable of continuous reliable
operation when operating in ambient
temperature of 0 ℃to +35℃.
2.3.2
Non-Operating
Temperature
Conditions
Neither subassemblies is damaged nor the
operational performance be degraded when
restored to the operating temperature after
exposing to storage temperature in the range of -
20 ℃to +70 ℃.
2.3.3
Operating Humidity
conditions
The product is capable of continuous reliable
operation when subjected to relative humidity in
the range of 10% and 90% non-condensing.
2.3.4
Non-Operating
Humidity Conditions
The product is not be damaged nor the
performance be degraded after exposure to
relative humidity ranging from 5% to 90% non-
condensing.
2.4 Certification Requirements
Feature
Detailed Description
2.4.1
EMC/Safety
CE, FCC, UKCA, HDMI, BSMI
2.4.2
Other
ROHS, REACH, WEEE
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