Avermedia C199X User manual

C199X
Quick Guide
DarkCrystalHDCaptureVGA
Plus
English

FCC NOTICE (Class B)
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.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
NOTE- 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 tuning the equipment off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.
‧Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS
To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed
in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits. All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals
must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference
to radio or television reception.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
ICES-003
This B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

European Community Compliance Statement
Class B
This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on
the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2004/108/EC.
Disclaimer
All the screen shots in this documentation are only example images. The images may vary depending on the product and
software version. Information presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no
responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without
notice.
Copyright
©2011 by AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means without the prior written
permission of AVerMedia Technologies Inc. AVerMedia Technologies Inc. reserves the right to modify its models,
including their characteristics, specifications, accessories and any other information stated herein without notice. The
official printout of any information shall prevail should there be any discrepancy between the information contained herein
and the information contained in that printout.
"AVerMedia" is a trademark (or registered trademark) of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. Other trademarks used herein for
description purpose only belong to each of their companies.
The mark of crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other
household waste. Instead, you need to dispose of the waste equipment by handing it over to a designated
collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. For more information about
where to drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

Quick Installation Guide
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1 Package Contents
DarkCrystal HD
Capture VGAPlus
Quick Installation
Guide
Installation CD
Low Pofile Bracket
(Input Only)
3.5 mm Audio Cable
Low Pofile Bracket
(Output Only)
DVI to HDMI Adapter

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Warning: Never take off the copyright shield of the DarkCrystal HD Capture VGAPlus by yourself. The
copyright shield, designed and proprieted by AVerMedia Technologies, protects the fragile IC on the inside.
Any damage or malfunction caused by any temptation on tempering or dismantling the DarkCrystal HD
Capture VGAPlus without a written permition authorized by AVerMedia Technologies will invalidate your
warranty.
2
Hardware Installation
Installating the device
1. Turn off and unplug the PC power cord from
wall outlet.
2. Remove the PC case.
3. Insert the device into an empty PCI-E
expansion slot on the motherboard.
4. Replace the case back.
Slot
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Making the Connections
1
Monitor (not supplied)
3
HDMI cable
2 VGA Cable 4 Equipment with VGA/HDMI
Output
The DarkCrystal HD Capture VGAPlus is the professional capture card that can be used in a variety
of applications, such as in educational survailance systems, bancking system integration,
manufactuaring measurements, medical imaging instruments, etc. Via the HDMI* or VGA**
Input, you can clearly capture images and video clips with HD/SD quality.
* To preview HDMI source with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) encryption, a
copy-protection scheme of HDMI specification, your HDMI display devices must be HDCP
compliant. Please note that HDMI contents with HDCP encryption cannot be recorded.
** Copyrighted content cannot be recorded.
3 Driver and the Application Installation
After the device is installed properly, turn on the computer. The system will automatically detect
the new device. Simply skip the wizard, and insert the supplied installation CD to install the
driver and software utility.

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Installing Drivers and the Application in Windows XP / Windows XP
Media Center Edition
1. If the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box pops up, click Cancel to skip the Wizard
installation procedures.
2. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. When the installation main screen pops up, click Install Driver to activate DarkCrystal
HD Capture VGAPlus and then Install AVer MediaCenter/AVer MediaCenter 3D.
4. Click Next to continue the installation process.
5. Read the license agreement and if you agree to the terms, check “I accept the terms of
the license agreement” and then click Next.
6. Check Complete to install the complete set of software, including AVer
MediaCenter/AVer MediaCenter 3D and Drivers. Then click Next to continue.
Advanced users can check Custom to select only the desired software. To select a
different destination folder, click Browse.
7. If the “InstallShield Wizard” dialog box promps you to restart your computer to complete
the installation process, click Yes. If not, click Finish to complete the installation.
Installing Drivers and the Application in Windows Vista™/ Windows 7
1. If the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box pops up, click Cancel to skip the Wizard
installation instructions.
2. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. When the “AutoPlay” dialog box pops up, select Run Autorun.exe.
4. When the installation main screen pops up, click Install Driver to activate DarkCrystal
HD Capture VGAPlus Capture card, and then Install AVer MediaCenter/AVer
MediaCenter 3D.
5. If the “User Account Control” dialog box pops up, click Allow / Yes to continue the

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process.
6. Click Next to continue the installation process.
7. Read the license agreement and if you agree to the terms, check“I accept the terms of
the license agreement” and then click Next.
8. Check Complete to install the complete set of software, including AVer
MediaCenter/AVer MediaCenter 3D and Driver. Then click Next. Advanced users can
check Custom to select only the desired software. To select a different destination
folder, click Browse.
9. Then click
Finish
to complete the installation.
4 Activating the Application
To run the application from the Programs menu, go to Start Programs AVerMedia 
AVer MediaCenter AVer MediaCenter/AVer MediaCenter 3D.
5 Uninstalling Application and Drivers
Windows XP / Windows XP Media Center Edition
To remove the installed software utility from the operation system, go to Start Programs 
AVerMedia

AVer MediaCenter/AVer MediaCenter 3D

Uninstaller

Remove All

Next

OK

Finish.
Windows Vista™/ Windows 7
1. To remove the installed application from the operation system, go to Start All
Programs AVerMedia AVer MediaCenter/AVer MediaCenter 3D Uninstaller.
2. When the “User Account Control” dialog box pops up, click Allow / Yes.
3. Check Remove All NextOK Finish.
Model No.: C199
P/N 300AC199-DP9
Made in Taiwan