Data Video CAP-1 User manual

CAP-1
SDI TO USB 3.0
CAPTURE BOX

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................. 2
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT .............................................................................. 4
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS............................................................................. 4
WARRANTY........................................................................................................... 6
STANDARD WARRANTY ..................................................................................................6
THREE YEAR WARRANTY ................................................................................................6
DISPOSAL.............................................................................................................. 7
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW .................................................................................... 8
1.1 FEATURES .......................................................................................................8
1.2 SYSTEM DIAGRAM ....................................................................................... 9
2. CONNECTIONS AND CONTROL..................................................................... 10
2.1 FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................10
2.2 REAR PANEL ..................................................................................................11
3. BASIC SETUP ............................................................................................... 12
3.1 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR CAP-1 ...................................................................... 12
4. OBS STREAMING SOFTWARE....................................................................... 13
4.1 HOW TO INSTALL THE OBS STREAMING SOFTWARE ..............................................13
4.2 HOW TO SET THE VIDEO AND AUDIO OF THE OBS STREAMING SOFTWARE ................19
5. CAP-2 COMPATIBILITY TABLE FOR THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARES...................... 30
6. FIRMWARE UPDATE......................................................................................... 31
7. DIMENSIONS............................................................................................... 39
8. FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS................................................................. 40
9. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 46
SERVICE AND SUPPORT ....................................................................................... 48

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Disclaimer of Product and Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all
times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable
information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information
in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete. This
manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo
Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this
document for accuracy before making any purchase decision or using the product.
Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any omissions or errors, or for any
subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within this
manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be
obtained by contacting your local Datavideo Office or dealer.

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FCC Compliance Statement
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.
Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall,
causing serious damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for
ventilation. To ensure safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it
from overheating, do not block or cover these openings. Do not place this unit on
a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of
the cabinet will be blocked. This unit should never be placed near or over a heat
register or radiator. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power
available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where
the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the
ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed
the extension cord’s rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single
wall outlet do not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots,
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result
in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to
service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer all
service issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:

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a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b.When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d.When the product does not operate normally under normal operating
conditions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions in this manual; improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage to the unit and may often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the unit to normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service.

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Warranty
Standard Warranty
Datavideo equipment are guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for
one year from the date of purchase.
The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be
supplied at the time of any request for repair under warranty.
The product warranty period begins on the purchase date. If the purchase
date is unknown, the product warranty period begins on the thirtieth day
after shipment from a Datavideo office.
All non-Datavideo manufactured products (product without Datavideo logo)
have only one year warranty from the date of purchase.
Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or
water is not covered under warranty.
Viruses and malware infections on the computer systems are not covered
under warranty.
Any errors that are caused by unauthorized third-party software
installations, which are not required by our computer systems, are not
covered under warranty.
All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the
owner.
All other claims of any nature are not covered.
All accessories including headphones, cables, and batteries are not covered
under warranty.
Warranty only valid in the country or region of purchase.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
Three Year Warranty
All Datavideo products purchased after July 1st,
2017 are qualified for a free two years extension
to the standard warranty, providing the product is
registered with Datavideo within 30 days of
purchase.
Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD panels, DVD
drives, Hard Drive, Solid State Drive, SD Card, USB Thumb Drive, Lighting,
Camera module, PCIe Card are covered for 1 year.
The three-year warranty must be registered on Datavideo's official website
or with your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized distributors
within 30 days of purchase.

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Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product must not be disposed of with your other household waste.
Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose ofyour waste equipment
by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling
of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of
disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a
manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information
about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your
local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
CE Marking is the symbol as shown on the left of this page. The
letters "CE" are the abbreviation of French phrase "Conformité
Européene" which literally means "European Conformity". The term
initially used was "EC Mark" and it was officially replaced by "CE
Marking" in the Directive 93/68/EEC in 1993. "CE Marking" is now used in all EU official
documents.

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1. Product Overview
Datavideo CAP-1 is an SDI to USB 3.0 Capture Box for supporting fast capturing up to
1080p50/60 input video resolution. Moreover, it supports plug & play operation.
Datavideo CAP-1 supports many OS platforms. Moreover, it provides AUDIO IN
interface for connecting external connected AUDIO IN source. Furthermore, the CAP-
1 provides AUDIO IN/EMBED audio source toggle switch for users to select for
different audio source. The embedded audio source or the external connected Audio
in source can be used for the audio source of the CAP-1. It gives higher flexibility for
CAP-1 compared to general UVC devices.
1.1 Features
Big Five Features
Supports USB 3.0
Video Input Interface：SDI x 1
Supports up to 1080p60 video streaming through the USB 3.0 interface.
Supports SD/HD/3G SDI Audio and Video Capturing
Supports Plug & Play Operation with Automatic Video Format Detection
Capability (Resolution and Frame Rate).
Compatible for Popular Third Party Free Apps including OBS and AMCap
Supports USB 3.0 (MJPG/YUY2) and USB 2.0 (MJPG)

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1.2 System Diagram

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2. Connections and Control
2.1 Front Panel
USB 3.0 OUT
Please connect an USB 3.0 cable from this interface to the
USB 3.0 interface of your PC or laptop.
Note: It is a must for you to use the Micro USB 3.0 cable
which is bundled in the CAP-1.
AUDIO SWITCH(AUDIO IN/EMBED)
This toggle switch allows users to select their desired audio
source for streaming. Pull the toggle switch to the left side
for selecting the AUDIO IN external connected audio source
to the the streaming audio source. Pull the toggle switch to
the right side for selecting the SDI IN embedded audio
source to be the streaming audio source.

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2.2 Rear Panel
LED Indicator
This is the LED indicator for the input signal.
SDI IN
Please connect to an SDI input source.
SDI LOOP OUT
Please connect to a device with an SDI IN interface for
looping the SDI IN signal of the CAP-1 directly to the external
connected device.
AUDIO IN
Please connect to an external connected audio source with
3.5mm analog stereo audio plug.

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3. Basic Setup
This chapter will show users how to connect the CAP-1 SDI to USB 3.0 Capture Box.
3.1 How to Connect Your CAP-1
Please follow following steps for connecting your CAP-1 to an SDI video source and a
Notebook PC.
1. Please turn on the power of your Notebook PC.
2. Please connect your SDI video source (Cameras, etc.) to the SDI IN interface of the
CAP-1 by using an SDI cable. In this case, the Datavideo SE-650 is used as an
example.
3. Please connect from the micro USB 3.0 OUT interface of the CAP-1 to the USB 3.0
interface of your Notebook PC by using a Micro USB-B to USB-A cable.
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4. OBS Streaming Software
The Datavideo CAP-1 SDI to USB 3.0 Capture Box allows users to capture the SDI
input source and then to convert this input source by a USB 3.0 interface to be an
input source for the Notebook PC. After that, users can stream the input source to
many mainstream streaming platforms such as Youtube and Facebook by using OBS
or Xsplit Broadcaster streaming software. This chapter will show you how to install
and set the streaming software by using OBS as an example.
Windows OS Platform: For Windows platform user, it is recommended to use the
OBS streaming software for streaming. Please download the OBS software from
following website and then please install the software.
OBS：https://obsproject.com/
4.1 How to Install the OBS Streaming Software
Please follow following steps for installing the OBS streaming software. This chapter
take Windows platform as an example. The following example will take OBS Studio
24.0.3 (64bit) version as an example.

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1. Please visit the OBS website https://obsproject.com/ and then please click the
“Windows” button for downloading the OBS software.
2. Please click the area with the red rectangular for installing the OBS software.

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3. Please press the “Next” button for starting the installation.
4. Please press the “I Agree” button.

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5. Please press the “Next” button.
6. Please press the “Install” button.

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7. Users can see that the installation of the OBS software is started.
8. Please press the “Finish” button for completing the installation.

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9. After the installation is finished, users can see the main interface of the software
which is shown as following diagram.

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4.2 How to Set the Video and Audio of the OBS Streaming Software
Please follow following steps for setting the video and audio of the OBS streaming
software.
Video Setup
1. At first, please click the OBS icon for opening the OBS software.
2. Users can see the main interface of the OBS software.

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3. Please press the “Add” button from the “Source” pane to open the “Source”
menu.