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User Manual
Game Capture HD
C281

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Safety Precautions
Please read all of the safety precautions before using the product.
The following symbols are used to indicate important information:
Precautions on Power
Do not plug too many devices into a socket. It may cause an overload and result in an electric shock or fire.
Do not touch the plug with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not place heavy objects on the power cable or bend it severely. It may cause a fire.
Keep the product away from moisture and dust. It may cause an electric shock and fire.
Please disassemble the product after turning it off. Do not disassemble the product while the power is on. It may cause an
electric shock or burn.
Installation Precautions
Do not install around any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or cooking appliances.
Do not place any magnetic objects around the product. It may damage the data in your HDD. We will not be liable in any
way for damages as a consequence of loss or recovery of information in the HDD.
Do not drop the product or cause it to be subject to severe impact on it. It can cause the product to malfunction.
Make sure that the product is powered off before any attempt to connect the power and A/V cables.
Do not alter the product. It can cause a fire and will void the warrantee.
Usage Precautions
We are not liable for any personal or confidential information stored in the HDD if it is damaged by strong impact or abuse.
Customers should back up their data before returning the unit for repair.
Do not cause any strong impact to the product. The HDD or the product itself can be damage and malfunction.
Do not connect the cables when the product is on.
Precautions on HDD
When detaching a HDD which has recently been used, please wait for the unit to cool. A hot HDD can cause a serious burn.
Maintaining the Product
Never clean the product with furniture wax, benzene or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.
Please clean the product with dry & soft cloth after unplugging the power adapter.
Do not turn off the product while upgrading firmware (F/W). It may cause malfunction.
CAUTION:
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the documentations accompanying the appliance.
WARING:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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Important Safety Instructions
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable
safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use with caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Battery Safety Information
Store the batteries in a cool dry place.
Do not dispose of used batteries in domestic waste. Dispose of batteries at special collection points or return to point of
sale if applies.
Remove the batteries during long periods of non-use. Always remove exhausted batteries from the remote control. Battery
leakage and corrosion can damage this remote control, dispose of batteries safely.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The batteries may explode or leak.
Never short circuit the battery terminals.

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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 (EMC) 2004/
108/EC, Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and Energy-related Products Directive (ErP)
2009/125/EC.
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)
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.
FCC Compliance Statement (United States)
FCC Class B Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. The FCC ID for this device is
L6ARCR10BW. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
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
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference harmful to radio communications.
There is no guarantee, however, 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 turning 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 to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

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ICES-003 (Canada)
"This B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada."
BSMI Registration of Product Certification (Taiwan)
KCC Class B Statement (Korea)
GOST-R Certification (Russia)
R33183
№ РОСС TW.AB29.B05969
Срок действия
с 03.08.2011 по 02.08.2012
Москва
AB29

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Disclaimer & 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 (Electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise) without prior written permission of
AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to modify,
change, improve or enhance its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or
organization of such changes. Please visit avermedia.com to get the updates of the operation and use of AVerMedia products.
"AVerMedia®" is trademark and logo of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. Other trademarks used herein for description purpose
only belong to each of their companies.
Picture shown may vary from actual product.
This product uses Arphic Font.
This software uses libraries from the Libav project under the LGPLv2.1.
International Headquarter Office
Address
No.135, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Website
www.avermedia.com/
Tel
[phone]

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Specifications
Product Name
Game Capture HD (HD 遊戲錄影盒)
Model No.
C281
Power
Input Rating
12V 1.5A
Power Consumption
< 7W (power consumption of hard drive not included)
Standby Power Consumption
< 1W
Adapter Rating
Input: 100-240V~, 50-60Hz 0.5A Max. Output: 12V 1.5A
Dimension
Size
164 mm(W) x 57 mm (H)x 124 mm (D)
Weight
335 g
Environmental Condition
Operating Temperature
0~40
℃
System Requirements
TV/monitor with component video (YPrPb) input
TV/monitor with 720p or 1080i resolution (recommended)
Game console/video device with component video (YPrPb) output

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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 ................................................................11
3.2.1 USB Storage Device Insertion…………………………………………...11
3.2.2 HDD Installation and Removal…………………………………………..11
3.3 Setup Wizard.....................................................................................16
3.4 Supported Resolutions ......................................................................19
3.5 Video Output Settings for Game Consoles........................................19
3.5.1 Video Output Settings for PS3…………………………………………..19
3.5.2 Video Output Settings for Xbox 360…………………………………….22
Chapter 4 The Remote Control....................................................23
Chapter 5 Gameplay Capture.......................................................25
5.1 Standard Mode & Real-time Mode.....................................................25
5.2 Gameplay Capture under Standard Mode .........................................26
5.3 Gameplay Capture under Real-time Mode........................................28
Chapter 6 The OSD Menu Display...............................................29
6.1 Recordings and Snapshots................................................................30
6.2 File Management...............................................................................33
6.3 Settings..............................................................................................38
English

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Thank you for purchasing 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
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.
Game Capture HD records HD gameplays directly to your hard disk drive (HDD) or USB flash drive 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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RCAAudio Cable
User Manual
Quick Guide
Remote Control (Batteries Included)
Universal Component Cable for
Game Consoles (Optional)
The accessories that come with the package may slightly vary depending on different sales regions.
Universal Component Cable for Game Consoles (compatible with Wii, PS2, PS3, and Xbox 360) is an optional
accessory used to connect your game console at a time.
AVerMedia regularly releases the latest version of firmware for Game Capture HD. Having the latest
firmware enhances the functionality of 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.41 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
2Green / 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.25.

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2.4 Connection Ports
1 USB slot
1 Component video output
4Component video input
2 RCAAudio L/R output
5RCAAudio L/R input
3 DC-IN
2.4.1 Front View
2.4.2 Rear View
USB slot is for external USB storage device connection as well as for firmware upgrade via USB storage
device.
USB 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 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, an optional accessory, is used to hook up your game console to Game
Capture HD at a time.
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).
Game Capture HD supports one game console connection at a time only.
If you would like to install internal hard drive, install it before making the connections.
Make sure that the color of each cable matches the corresponding jack color while making the connections.
Make sure to power off your game console before making the connections.
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Step 2
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
your TV.
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.

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Step 4
Powering on Your Game Console
Power on your game console.
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.

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Step 7
Powering on Game Capture HD
Press the power button on the front panel of the device.
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:
Make 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.
Check 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.19 for details).
Power off Game Capture HD and then make sure that the device is connected properly and with the proper
cables.
If there is still no video signal on TV, refer to FAQs at http://www.avermedia.com for further troubleshooting.

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3.2 Storage Device Installation
Game Capture HD supports 2.5 inch 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 or flash drive to the USB port on the front of Game Capture HD.
3.2.1 USB Storage Device Insertion
3.2.2 HDD Installation and Removal
To allow long-time recording, it is recommended to use a hard drive instead of a flash drive.
To avoid data loss, please safely remove your external storage device before unplug it from Game Capture HD
(See p.32 for details).
It is highly recommended to use a new unformatted hard drive or a hard drive formatted as NTFS or FAT32
file system. The maximum supported storage capacity of the hard drive is 2TB.
Before installing or removing the internal HDD, please disconnect the power supply from Game Capture HD to avoid
data loss.
Removing 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 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).