Avermedia C281 User manual
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User Manual
Game Capture HD
C281
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SafetyPrecautions
Pleasereadallofthesafetyprecautionsbeforeusingtheproduct.
Thefollowingsymbolsareusedtoindicateimportantinformation:
PrecautionsonPower
zDonotplugtoomanydevicesintoasocket.Itmaycauseanoverloadandresultinanelectricshockorfire.
zDonottouchtheplugwithwethands.Itmaycauseanelectricshockorfire.
zDonotplaceheavyobjectsonthepowercableorbenditseverely.Itmaycauseafire.
zKeeptheproductawayfrommoistureanddust.Itmaycauseanelectricshockandfire.
zPleasedisassembletheproductafterturningitoff.Donotdisassembletheproductwhilethepowerison.Itmaycausean
electricshockorburn.
InstallationPrecautions
zDonotinstallaroundanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,orcookingappliances.
zDonotplaceanymagneticobjectsaroundtheproduct.ItmaydamagethedatainyourHDD.Wewillnotbeliableinany
wayfordamagesasaconsequenceoflossorrecoveryofinformationintheHDD.
zDonotdroptheproductorcauseittobesubjecttosevereimpactonit.Itcancausetheproducttomalfunction.
zMakesurethattheproductispoweredoffbeforeanyattempttoconnectthepowerandA/Vcables.
zDonotaltertheproduct.Itcancauseafireandwillvoidthewarrantee.
UsagePrecautions
zWearenotliableforanypersonalorconfidentialinformationstoredintheHDDifitisdamagedbystrongimpactorabuse.
Customersshouldbackuptheirdatabeforereturningtheunitforrepair.
zDonotcauseanystrongimpacttotheproduct.TheHDDortheproductitselfcanbedamageandmalfunction.
zDonotconnectthecableswhentheproductison.
PrecautionsonHDD
zWhendetachingaHDDwhichhasrecentlybeenused,pleasewaitfortheunittocool.AhotHDDcancauseaseriousburn.
MaintainingtheProduct
zNevercleantheproductwithfurniturewax,benzeneorothervolatileliquidssincetheymaycorrodethecabinet.
zPleasecleantheproductwithdry&softclothafterunpluggingthepoweradapter.
zDonotturnofftheproductwhileupgradingfirmware(F/W).Itmaycausemalfunction.
CAUTION:
Theexclamationpointwithinanequilateraltriangleisintendedtoalertthe
usertothepresenceofimportantoperatingandmaintenance(servicing)
instructionsinthedocumentationsaccompanyingtheappliance.
WARNING:
Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsymbol,withinanequilateraltriangle,is
intendedtoalerttheusertothepresenceofuninsulated“dangerous
voltage”withintheproduct’senclosurethatmaybeofsufficientmagnitude
toconstituteariskofelectricshocktopersons.
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ImportantSafetyInstructions
Readtheseoperatinginstructionscarefullybeforeusingtheunit.Followthesafetyinstructionsontheunitandtheapplicable
safetyinstructionslistedbelow.Keeptheseoperatinginstructionshandyforfuturereference.
1. Readtheseinstructions.
2. Keeptheseinstructions.
3. Heedallwarnings.
4. Followallinstructions.
5. Donotusethisapparatusnearwater.
6. Cleanonlywithdrycloth.
7. Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Installinaccordancewithmanufacturerinstructions.
8. Donotinstallnearanyheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherapparatus(includingamplifiers)that
produceheat.
9. Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding‐typeplug.Apolarizedplughastwobladeswithonewider
thantheother.Agroundingtypeplughastwobladesandathirdgroundingprong.Thewidebladeorthethirdprongare
providedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnotfitintoyouroutlet,consultanelectricianforreplacementofthe
obsoleteoutlet.
10. Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedonorpinchedparticularlyatplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepoint
wheretheyexitfromtheapparatus.
11. Onlyuseattachments/accessoriesspecifiedbythemanufacturer.
12. Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforalongperiodoftime.
13. Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeendamagedinanyway,
suchaspower‐supplycordorplugisdamaged,liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenintotheapparatus,the
apparatushasbeenexposedtorainormoisture,doesnotoperatenormally,orhasbeendropped.
14. Useonlywithcart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortablespecifiedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththeapparatus.Whenacartis
used,usewithcautionwhenmovingthecart/apparatuscombinationtoavoidinjuryfromtip‐over.
BatterySafetyInformation
zStorethebatteriesinacooldryplace.
zDonotdisposeofusedbatteriesindomesticwaste.Disposeofbatteriesatspecialcollectionpointsorreturntopointof
saleifapplies.
zRemovethebatteriesduringlongperiodsofnon‐use.Alwaysremoveexhaustedbatteriesfromtheremotecontrol.Battery
leakageandcorrosioncandamagethisremotecontrol,disposeofbatteriessafely.
zDonotmixoldandnewbatteries.
zDonotmixdifferenttypesofbatteries:alkaline,standard(carbon‐zinc)orrechargeable(nickel‐cadmium).
zDonotdisposeofbatteriesinafire.Thebatteriesmayexplodeorleak.
zNevershortcircuitthebatteryterminals.
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EuropeanCommunityComplianceStatement
ClassB
ThisproductisherewithconfirmedtocomplywiththerequirementssetoutintheCouncilDirectivesonthe
approximationofthelawsoftheMemberStatesrelatingtoElectromagneticCompatibilityDirective(EMC)2004/
108/EC,LowVoltageDirective(LVD)2006/95/ECandEnergy‐relatedProductsDirective(ErP)
2009/125/EC.
WASTEELECTRICALANDELECTRONICEQUIPMENT(WEEE)
ThemarkofCrossed‐outwheeledbinindicatesthatthisproductmustnotbedisposedofwithyourother
householdwaste.Instead,youneedtodisposeofthewasteequipmentbyhandingitovertoadesignated
collectionpointfortherecyclingofwasteelectricalandelectronicequipment.Formoreinformationaboutwhere
todropoffyourwasteequipmentforrecycling,pleasecontactyourhouseholdwastedisposalserviceortheshop
whereyoupurchasedtheproduct.
FCCComplianceStatement(UnitedStates)
FCCClassBPart15
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFederalCommunicationsCommission(FCC)Rules.TheFCCIDforthisdeviceis
L6ARCR10BW.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
zThisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference.
zThisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
CAUTION:
Changesormodificationstothisunitnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’s
authoritytooperatethisequipment.
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCC
Rules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.This
equipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththe
manufacturer’sinstructions,maycauseinterferenceharmfultoradiocommunications.
Thereisnoguarantee,however,thatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescause
harmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,theuseris
encouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:
zReorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
zIncreasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
zConnecttheequipmenttoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
zConsultthedealeroranexperiencedradioorTVtechnicianforhelp.
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ICES‐003(Canada)
"ThisBdigitalapparatuscomplieswithCanadianICES‐003.
CetappareilnumeriquedelaBestconformealanormeNMB‐003duCanada."
BSMIRegistrationofProductCertification(Taiwan)
KCCClassBStatement(Korea)
GOST‐RCertification(Russia)
R33183
№РОСС TW.AB02.B05687
Срок действия
с13.12.2011 по 12.12.2012
Москва
AB29
KCC‐REM‐AVM‐C281
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Disclaimer&Copyright
©2012byAVerMediaTechnologies,Inc.Allrightsreserved.Nopartofthisdocumentmaybereproducedortransmittedinany
form,orbyanymeans(Electronic,mechanical,photocopy,recording,orotherwise)withoutpriorwrittenpermissionof
AVerMediaTechnologies,Inc.
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change,improveorenhanceitsproductsandtomakechangesinthecontentwithoutobligationtonotifyanypersonor
organizationofsuchchanges.Pleasevisitavermedia.comtogettheupdatesoftheoperationanduseofAVerMediaproducts.
"AVerMedia®"istrademarkandlogoofAVerMediaTechnologies,Inc.Othertrademarksusedhereinfordescriptionpurpose
onlybelongtoeachoftheircompanies.
Pictureshownmayvaryfromactualproduct.
ThisproductusesArphicFont.
ThissoftwareuseslibrariesfromtheLibavprojectundertheLGPLv2.1.
InternationalHeadquarterOffice
Address No.135, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Website www.avermedia.com/
Tel +886-2-2226-3630
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Specifications
ProductNameGameCaptureHD(HD 錄影盒)
ModelNo.C281
Power
InputRating12V 1.5A
PowerConsumption<7W(powerconsumptionofharddrivenotincluded)
StandbyPowerConsumption<1W
AdapterRatingInput:100‐240V~,50‐60Hz0.5AMax.Output:12V 1.5A
Dimension
Size164mm(W)x57mm(H)x124mm(D)
Weight335g
EnvironmentalCondition
OperatingTem peratu re 0~40
℃
SystemRequirements
zTV/monitorwithcomponentvideo(YPrPb)input
zTV/monitorwith720por1080iresolution(recommended)
zGameconsole/videodevicewithcomponentvideo(YPrPb)output
zNTFS‐formattedharddrivewithcapacitygreaterthan320GBisrecommended
(Themaximumsupportedstoragecapacityoftheharddriveis2TB.)
zHarddriveishighlypreferredoverflashdrivetominimizetheriskofrecordingfailure
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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Package Contents ................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 The Unit Parts.......................................................................... 4
2.1 Touch Button Control Panel .................................................................4
2.2 Infrared Sensor....................................................................................4
2.3 LED Indicator.......................................................................................5
2.4 Connection Ports .................................................................................6
2.4.1 Front View…………………………………………………………………..6
2.4.2 Rear View…………………………………………………………………..6
Chapter 3 Installation & First Time Setup .............................................. 7
3.1 Hardware Installation ...........................................................................7
3.2 Storage Device Installation ................................................................12
3.2.1 USB Storage Device Insertion…………………………………………..12
3.2.2 HDD Installation and Removal………………………………………….12
3.3 Setup Wizard .....................................................................................17
3.4 Supported Resolutions ......................................................................20
3.5 Video Output Settings for Game Consoles ........................................20
3.5.1 Video Output Settings for PS3…………………………………………..20
3.5.2 Video Output Settings for Xbox 360…………………………………….23
Chapter 4 The Remote Control.............................................................. 24
Chapter 5 Gameplay Capture ................................................................ 26
5.1 Standard Mode & Real-time Mode.....................................................26
5.2 Gameplay Capture on Standard Mode ..............................................27
5.3 Gameplay Capture on Real-time Mode .............................................29
Chapter 6 The OSD Menu Display......................................................... 29
6.1 Recordings and Snapshots................................................................30
6.2 File Management...............................................................................32
6.3 Settings..............................................................................................36
Appendix A How to Set Your Gameplay Snapshot as PS3 Wallpaper.............40
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Thank you for purchasing the Game Capture HD. Please read this user manual carefully to ensure
proper use of this product. We recommend you to keep it for future reference.
Introduction
The Game Capture HD,a stand-alone video capture box specially designed for TV gamers, allows you
to capture HD content up to 1080i from various video game consoles, such as PlayStation®3 and Xbox
360.
The Game Capture HD records HD gameplays directly to your hard disk drive (HDD) for later viewing
and further editing, eschewing the hassle of setting up a PC nearby your TV set.
Most attractively, the one-press capture feature allows you to instantly grab high score screen and
record your exciting gameplay footage with nearly no effort.
Chapter 1 Package Contents
Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of the package contents are missing
or damaged, please contact the distributor immediately.
Game Capture HD
Power Adapter
Power Adapter Outlet Module
Component Video Cable
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RCA Audio Cable
User Manual
Quick Guide
Remote Control (Batteries Included)
Universal Component Cable for
Game Consoles
zThe accessories that come with the package may slightly vary depending on different sales regions.
zAVerMedia regularly releases the latest version of firmware for the Game Capture HD. Having the latest
firmware enhances the functionality of the Game Capture HD To download the latest firmware file, please go to
http://www.avermedia.com and then enter the model name in Product Search field. Firmware file is available
on the product information page. (See p.39 for details)
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Chapter 2 The Unit Parts
2.1 Touch Button Control Panel
The touch button panel found on the front of the unit provides quick access to commonly used functions
# Buttons Descriptions
1
Record
Press to start / stop recording.
2
Power
Press to turn the unit on / into stand-by mode.
2.2 Infrared Sensor
When using the remote control, aim it at the infrared (IR) sensor located at the front panel of the unit.
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the IR sensor to
function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 6 meters
(20 feet).
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2.3 LED Indicator
The LED indicators on the front of the unit show the device’s status.
1 Red LED indicator 2 Green / Blue LED indicator
While the device is… The Green/Blue LED indicator…
On (Standard Mode) Glows solid green
On (Real-time Mode) Glows solid blue
Off / in standby mode Lights off
Starting up / Powering off / Upgrading its
firmware Flashes green continuously
Having problems Alternates between green and blue
Receiving a remote control signal
(Standard Mode)
Flashes green once
Receiving a remote control signal
(Real-time Mode)
Flashes blue once
While the device is… The Red LED indicator…
Under recording mode Flashes red continuously
Accepting a snapshot command Flashes red once
For the descriptionon Standard Mode and Real-time Mode, refer to p.26.
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2.4 Connection Ports
1 USB slot
1 Component video output 4 Component video input
2 RCA Audio L/R output 5 RCA Audio L/R input
3 DC-IN
2.4.1 Front View
2.4.2 Rear View
zUSB slot is for external USB storage device connection as well as for firmware upgrade via USB storage
device.
zUSB hub is not supported.
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Chapter 3 Installation & First Time Setup
3.1 Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps below to properly connect the Game Capture HD and your TV / video game
consoles.
Step 1
Connecting the Device to Your Game Console Using Universal Component
Cable
Universal Component Cable is used to hook up your game console to the Game Capture HD atatime.
This cable is composed of component video cable with RCA audio cable at one end and three cables
compatible with PS2/3, Xbox and Wii at the other end.
Step 1-1:
Plug the green, blue, red connectors into the COMPONENT VIDEO IN port on the rear of the device.
Step 1-2:
Plug the white and red connectors into the AUDIO IN port on the rear of the device.
Step 1-3:
Plug the other end to your game console (choose a console-specific cable).
Make sure not to mix up the two red cables.
zThe Game Capture HD supports one game console connection at a time only. Connecting more than one
console to the Game Capture HD at the same time may result in video quality issues, even if only one
console is on.
zBefore making the connections, make sure to set game console’s video output to “Component” and adjust its
output resolution to 1080i or below. Then power your game console off.
zIf you would like to install internal hard drive, install it before making the connections.
zMake sure that the cables are firmly connected and that neither of the cables are loose. If any of the cables
are loose or disconnected, there may be a loss of signal or screen color problems.
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Step2
Connecting the Device to Your TV Using Component Video Cable
Connect one end of the component video cable to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT port on the rear of
the device and the other end to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN (colored green, blue, and red) port on
yourTV.
When connecting with the Game Capture HD, your console’s audio output settings remain unchanged. If
your amplifier or other audio devices support optical digital audio output, you can still output digital audio.
Please follow the steps below to make digital audio cable connection and configure the audio output
settings.
For Xbox 360:
Step 1
Connect one end of the digital audio cable (not included) to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT port on the
Universal Component Cable. Then connect the other end to the DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT (OPTICAL INPUT)
port on your amplifier or surround system.
Step 2
On your console, go to Settings > Console Settings > Audio > Digital Output and select the appropriate
digital audio setting for your amplifier or surround system.
For PS3:
Step1
Connect your console with amplifier or surround system via digital audio cable (not included)
Step2
On your console, go to Settings >Sound Settings > Set Audio Output Settings and select “Optical
Digital”. Then select “Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch.”.
Step 3
On your console, go to Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Multi-Output and set the option to “On”.
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Step 3
Connecting the Device to Your TV Using Composite Audio Cable
Connect one end of the composite audio cable to the AUDIO OUT port on the rear of the device and
the other end to the AUDIO IN (colored white and red) port on your TV.
Step 4
Powering on Your Game Console
Power on your game console.
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Step 5
Installing the Power Adapter
Slide the Power Adapter Outlet Module into the groove on the Power Adapter.
Step 6
Connecting the Power Adapter
Connect the Power Adapter connector to the DC-IN port on the rear of the device. Then plug the power
adapter to a wall outlet.
Step 7
Powering on the Game Capture HD
Press the power button on the front panel of the device.
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Or
Aim the remote control at the infrared sensor located on the front panel of the device. Then press
Power on the remote.
The LED indicator then lights up green, indicating that the device is on.
Step 8
Check Video on TV screen
Make sure that there is video displayed on TV screen.
If your TV is not displaying video properly, please check the followings:
zMake sure that your TV is set on the correct input source (COMPONENT IN). Switch video input by pressing
the input selection button ("Input"/"Source"/"TV/AV") on the TV remote control.
Supported resolutions vary depending on the TV in use. For details, please refer to the documentation that
comes with your TV.
zCheck video output settings of your game console. If you were using HDMI connection for your game
console, reset the video output for your game console (See p.20 for details).
zPower off Game Capture HD and then make sure that the device is connected properly and with the proper
cables.
zIf there is still no video signal on TV, refer to FAQ section at http://www.avermedia.com for further
troubleshooting.
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3.2 Storage Device Installation
The Game Capture HD supports 2.5inch internal hard drive (with both 9.5mm and 12.5mm height) and
external USB storage device. You can save the recorded files and snapshots either to the internal HDD
or your external USB drive.
Connect your portable USB hard drive to the USB port on the front of the Game Capture HD
3.2.1 USB Storage Device Insertion
3.2.2 HDD Installation and Removal
zIt is highly recommended to use a hard drive instead of a flash drive to minimize the risk of recording failure.
zTo avoid data loss, please safely remove your external storage device before unplug it from the Game Capture HD
(See p.32 for details).
zIf problems encountered while using USB flash drive to store recordings, refer to FAQ section at
http://www.avermedia.com for further troubleshooting.
zIt is highly recommended to use a new unformatted hard drive or a hard drive formatted as NTFS file
system. The maximum supported storage capacity of the hard drive is 2TB.
zBefore installing or removing the internal HDD, please disconnect the power supply from the Game Capture HD to
avoid data loss.
zRemoving internal HDD immediately after powering-off may cause personal injury due to heat. Please wait until
the HDD cools down completely (it takes approximately 10 minutes) before any attempt to remove it.
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To install the internal HDD:
Step 1
Removing the HDD Lid
Use your fingertip to flip open the HDD lid, located on the bottom of the Game Capture HD.
Lift off the lid and set it aside.
Step 2
Measuring HDD Height Using Measuring Card
Use the measuring card placed on the HDD slot to measure the height of your HDD (9.5mm or
12.5mm).
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