Inateck VD1001 User manual

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Inateck
Instruction manual
Video Capture Card
VD1001

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Contents
1. Product introduction ........................................................................................................ 3
2. Product Features................................................................................................................ 3
3. Connection........................................................................................................................... 3
4. Product specifications：.................................................................................................. 4
5. Package Contents.............................................................................................................. 5
6. Capture Video on Windows System - Using OBS Studio Software ................. 5
6.1 Capture Video with OBS Studio............................................................................. 5
6.2 How to Livestream Video with OBS Studio on Windows............................10
7. Capture Video on Mac OS - Using OBS Studio Software ..................................12
7.1 Capture Video with OBS Studio............................................................................12
7.2 How to Livestream Videos with OBS studio on Mac OS .............................16
8. FAQ........................................................................................................................................18
9. Support................................................................................................................................20

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1.
Product introduction
VD1001 video capture card is a portable sound and video capture tool. The card receives
audio and video signals from laptop, desktop computer, or gaming consoles, via the HDMI
input port. Connect a computer to the USB-C output port, you can livestream video. You
can meanwhile connect a display to the HDMI output port. The LED indicators will flash
blue when the video capture card works. The video capture card is widely applicable to
gaming livestreaming, video conferencing, and video making.
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Product Features
①HDMI Output
②HDMI Input
③USB-C Output
①Audio Output
②Microphone
③Status Indicator
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Connection
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Use an HDMI cable to connect a gaming console or PC to the HDMI input port on the

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video capture card.
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Use an HDMI cable to connect a display or TV to the HDMI output port on the video
capture card.
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Use a USB cable to connect a computer to the USB 3.0 port on the video capture card.
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If you want to receive or record sounds with the Aux 3.5 port on the card, please
connect a headphone with microphone to the headphone port on the card. If your
headphone is not equipped with microphone, you can specifically connect a microphone
device to the microphone port on the video capture card.
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Download a video capture tool and begin capturing video.
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Product specifications：
Product name
Inateck VD1001
Material
ABS
Weight
109g
Dimensions
L107xW51xH17 (mm)
Compatible Systems
Windows7/8/10, Mac OS, Linux
HDMI Input
4K@50/60Hz, 4K@24/30Hz, 1080P@120Hz,
1080P@50/60Hz, 1080i@50/60Hz, 1080P24/30Hz,
720P@60HZ, 480P@60Hz
HDMI Loop Out
Support resolution up to 4K@60Hz
USB-C Port
Supports video up to 1080P 60Hz
AUX3.5 port
Microphone port, headphone port (only headphones with

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US standard are supported, Mic input supported)
LED Indicator
Blue (Flashes under working status)
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Package Contents
Inateck VD1001 Video Capture Card x1
USB 3.0 Data Cable x1
HDMI Cable x1
Instruction Manual x1
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Capture Video on Windows System - Using OBS Studio
Software
6.1 Capture Video with OBS Studio
Properly connect the video capture card with all the necessary devices. Open the OBS
studio software on the computer end for video capturing (software download website:
http://obsproject.com/).
1. Once OBS Studio is open, look for the "Sources" frame at the bottom left of the OBS
Studio

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2. Click the "+" label at the bottom left of the frame, and select "Video Capture Device"
3. Once "Video Capture Device" is selected, a separate frame will show.
4. Click OK and another frame will appear, which shows the individual characteristics of
the Video Capture Card. You can see a black screen inside of the OBS Studio frame.
Please configure the capture card with these settings:

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Note:
①Input format on USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 based systems will respectively be YUY2 and
MJPEG. YUY2 is the best format for the clearest image, and proper data transfer rate (only
available with USB 3.0).
②Color Space can be set to "Auto" or adjusted based on the connected source system.

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1. Once these settings are correctly set, click "OK". (The Device should read as "HDMI
Capture"). Now, connect the intended source device (Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo
Switch) via the HDMI input on the capture card. You should now see an image inside
of OBS Studio.
Note：
If you are utilizing a PS4 or PS4 Pro console, you will need to disable HDCP
protection before the capture card can properly configure the device. To disable this
feature, on the PS4/PS4 Pro select (Settings) > [ System] and then clear the checkbox for
[ Enable HDCP]. Once this has been disabled, please connect the HDMI cable from the
PS4/PS4 Pro Console to the Capture Card. You should now see the captured video from
the PS4/PS4 Pro showing inside of OBS Studio.
2. Sound Setting: Right-click the horn icon on the bottom right corner to open the

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sound settings (The interface is taken from Windows 10, which can be slightly
different from other operating systems.)
Note:
If you want to receive or capture sounds with the AUX 3.5 port on the card, please
connect a pair of headphones with microphone via the headphone port. You may also
connect a microphone device to the microphone port on the video capture card if there’s
no microphone on your headphone.
3. Open the “Sound Control Panel” and double-click the “Capture Audio”.

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4. Reserve the default properties inside the setting frame.
5. Click “Start Recording” to start sound capture after you’ve configured the device by
steps above.
6.2 How to Livestream Video with OBS Studio on Windows
Follow the steps below after you’ve completed the configurations in step 6.1.
1. Click “Settings”