IEI Technology HDB-301L User manual

HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box
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User Manual
MODEL:
HDB-301L
USB 2.0
V
ideo
/
A
udio Capture Box with
One HDMI Input Channel and One HDMI Output Channel,
1920x1080@30p, H.264 Hardware Encoder
Rev. 1.02 – June 23, 2017

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Revision
Date Version Changes
June 23, 2017 1.02 Updated IEI HD Capture application
June 2, 2017 1.01 Updated product pictures, specifications and chapter 3
August 5, 2015 1.00 Initial release

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Copyright
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improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part
of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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owners.

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Manual Conventions
WARNING
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the
equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken
seriously.
CAUTION
Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of
losing data or damaging the product.
NOTE
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical
information. These messages should be read carefully as any directions
or instructions contained therein can help avoid making mistakes.
HOT SURFACE
This symbol indicates a hot surface that should not be touched without
taking care.

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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 FEATURES................................................................................................................... 3
1.3APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................ 3
1.4 CONNECTOR OVERVIEW............................................................................................. 4
1.5 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 5
1.6 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................... 7
2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION................................................................................... 8
2.1 UNPACKING................................................................................................................ 9
2.1.1 Anti-static Precautions....................................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Unpacking Precautions...................................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Unpacking Checklist........................................................................................ 10
2.2 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................11
2.3 CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER ..................................................................................11
2.4 HDMI DEVICES INSTALLATION................................................................................ 12
3IEIHDCAPTURE(WINDOWS).................................................................................. 13
3.1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION (WINDOWS).................................................................... 14
3.1.1 System Requirements........................................................................................ 14
3.1.2 IEI HD Capture Installation............................................................................ 14
3.2 USING IEI HD CAPTURE APPLICATION..................................................................... 21
3.2.1 IEI HD Capture Interface Overview................................................................ 21
3.2.2 Capture Video................................................................................................... 22
3.2.3 Play Video ........................................................................................................ 23
3.2.4 Assign Keyboard Shortcut................................................................................ 24
3.2.5 Schedule Recording.......................................................................................... 25
4 FAQ ............................................................................................................................... 27
A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.............................................................................. 29
B HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ......................................................... 31

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box ........................................................................2
Figure 1-2: HDB-301L Connector Overview.................................................................................4
Figure 1-3: HDB-301L Dimensions (mm)......................................................................................7
Figure 2-1: Connecting the Video/Audio Capture Box to a Computer....................................11
Figure 2-2: Connecting HDMI Devices to the Video/Audio Capture Box................................12
Figure 3-1: IEI_HDCapture_AP Setup Wizard Welcome Window ............................................15
Figure 3-2: Select Installation Folder..........................................................................................15
Figure 3-3: Confirm Installation ..................................................................................................16
Figure 3-4: Installing IEI HD Capture..........................................................................................16
Figure 3-5: USB to PCIe Driver Installation Wizard...................................................................17
Figure 3-6: Confirm USB to PCIe Driver Installation.................................................................18
Figure 3-7: USB to PCIe Driver Installation Complete..............................................................18
Figure 3-8: Device Driver Installation Wizard Welcome Window ............................................19
Figure 3-9: Window Security.......................................................................................................19
Figure 3-10: Device Driver Installation Complete......................................................................20
Figure 3-11: IEI HD Capture.........................................................................................................21
Figure 3-12: Playing the Video....................................................................................................23
Figure 3-13: Keyboard Shortcut Setup Window........................................................................24
Figure 3-14: Recording Schedule Screen ..................................................................................25
Figure 3-15: Schedule Setting Window......................................................................................26

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Specifications ...............................................................................................................6
Table 2-1: Package List Contents...............................................................................................10

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Chapter
1
1 Introduction

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1.1 Overview
Figure 1-1: HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box
The HDB-301L USB 2.0 video/audio capture box supports 1080p Full HD video via HDMI
connection. The HDB-301L video/audio capture box is equipped with the high-performing
codec component with one HDMI input channel and one HDMI output channel.
A software development kit (SDK) is available and the flexible system architecture
simplifies the integration of cameras, video signal processing, storage and video
management and or security applications.

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1.2 Features
Some of the HDB-301L video/audio capture box features are listed below.
Encoding up to 1920x1080@30p
HDMI input channel with 1920x1080@60p
Pass through for transmitting uncompressed video up to 1080p resolution
Capture or record HD video in H.264 format
Reduce the amount of hard disk space needed by real-time H.264 recording
compression capability
Low power consumption
Software development kit (SDK)
1.3 Applications
The HDB-301L can connect to the following devices:
Game consoles (PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360)
DVD / Blue-ray player
Camcorder
Industrial video recording devices (marine, in-vehicle, factory or healthcare)
Some possible applications include:
Video surveillance
Video analyzer
Video post production