Magewell USB Fusion User manual

03 Product Overview
05 Getting to Know USB Fusion
09 Getting Started
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Connecting Devices
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Connecting to a Third-party Software
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Producing a Presentation
18 App Tutorials
24 App Guide
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Downloading the USB Fusion App
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Connecting to a USB Fusion Device
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Creating a Presentation
42
Creating Background Music
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Producing a Presentation
66
Controlling Audio
70
Recording and Taking Screenshots
74
Others
75 Web UI Guide
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Web UI Layout
77
Accessing the Web UI
84
Viewing Device Information
89
Setting General Functions
93
Viewing and Setting the Input
103
Viewing and Setting the Output
77
Accessing the Web UI
84
Viewing Device Information
89
Setting General Functions
93
Viewing and Setting the Input
103
Viewing and Setting the Output
108
Setting the Audio
115
Creating and Managing Presentations
123
Managing the Media Files
128
Setting the Device Name
129
Setting the System Time
132
Configuring Network
143
Updating Firmware
146
Managing Users
148
Managing Logs
149
Rebooting USB Fusion
150
Resetting USB Fusion
151 FAQs
162 Glossary and Abbreviations
164 Support
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Product Overview
USB Fusion makes your online lectures and virtual events more engaging. Our USB Fusion hardware lets you combine camera and wired screenshare inputs into
attractive live presentations for remote education, webinars, live streaming and more.
USB Fusion is a multi-input USB video capture device with integrated source switching and layout control. Offering two HDMI inputs and one USB webcam input, USB
Fusion can switch between sources or combine two inputs simultaneously into one output (picture-in-picture or side-by-side) for capturing into popular software via
its USB 3.0 interface.
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USB Fusion features the following:
As a standard UVC/UAC device with automatic, driver-free installation, USB Fusion is immediately compatible with a wide range of operating systems and software
applications. Users or administrators can configure and manage the hardware through its built-in web UI, while the free USB Fusion companion tablet App provides
additional features to augment your presentations.
Using the USB Fusion companion App, teachers and event hosts can create presentation playlists in advance and incorporate pre-recorded audio and other media
files into their sessions. The App’s annotation tools can be used to mark up presentation materials, and the annotations can be exported to a file for sharing after the
class or event. Sessions can also be recorded through the App to the USB Fusion hardware’s built-in storage for subsequent playback.
Two HDMI inputs and one USB webcam input with support for signals up to
1080p at 60fps
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Support multiple scene display modes, such as single view, picture in
picture, and side by side
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High-quality video processing with zero CPU usage
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Support importing multimedia files to enrich presentations
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Support more operations and settings through the companion App and
Web UI
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Support USB 3.0 interface for high-speed data transferring
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HDMI output for conveniently monitoring source or program
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Standard UVC/UAC device offering broad compatibility with popular
software
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Automatic, driver-free installation with support for Windows , Mac and
Linux operating systems
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Getting to Know USB Fusion
This chapter will introduce the indicators, buttons, and ports of USB Fusion, and tell you how get the App and log in the Web UI, as well as system requirements.
USB Fusion Device
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USB Fusion App
With the USB Fusion App, you can create presentations, switch scenes, make
annotations, and record your presentation. You can make flexible presentations
easily. The USB Fusion App supports iOS 12 and later and Android 7.0 and
later. You can search for USB Fusion in the app store or scan the QR code to
download.
Web UI
USB Fusion provides a web UI for user to check device status, configure device
functions, create and manage presentations, and more.
1. On the computer connected to the USB OUT port, open a browser and
access 192.168.66.1.
2. Enter the default user name Admin and password Admin to log in.
Currently the App is available only on tablets.
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Computer Configuration
Operating System Versions
Computer Port
To connect the USB OUT port of the USB Fusion, to receive PROGRAM scenes
output from the USB FUION
Tablet Version
To install the USB Fusion App for making presentations
Browsers Compatible with Web UI
To log in the Web UI for more advanced settings and presentation operating
Compatible Software
The software to connect the USB Fusion and use PROGRAM scenes output
from the USB Fusion for online classes, meeting or live streaming.
System Requirements
Windows
Windows 7 and later, Server 2008 and later (x86 & x64)
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Linux
Linux system with kernel 2.6.35 and later (x86，x64 & ARM)
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Mac
OS X 10.9 and later, macOS 10.12 and later
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USB 3.0 port (recommended)
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iOS 12 and later
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Android 7.0 and later
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Google Chrome version 49 and later
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All Microsoft Edge versions
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Mozilla Firefox version 61 and later
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Apple Safari 11.1 and later
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Opera 55.0.2994.44 and later
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Skype
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Zoom
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Microsoft Teams
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Other UVC/UAC-compliant software
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Connecting Devices
To use USB Fusion, you need to first connect power, network and various
video/audio devices. USB Fusion supports the following connections:
Connecting to Power
Use the supplied power adapter to connect the power port on USB Fusion and
power supply. After connected, the power indicator lights up.
Getting Started
USB Fusion is easy to use. No complicated configuration is required to implement high-quality capture and production. This chapter tells you how to use USB Fusion
and App for your presentation.
The device starts working after connected to power.
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Connecting Video Inputs
USB Fusion can simultaneously connect three video inputs (two HDMI inputs
and one USB input), such as a computer, an HDMI camera, and a webcam.
The video inputs can be used separately or composited into a picture-in-
picture or side-by-side layout.
Connecting HDMI Input Sources
Use an HDMI cable to connect your computer or/and HDMI camera to the
HDMI 1 or/and HDMI 2 input port on the USB Fusion. The input computer is
called source computer. After connected, the HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 indicator lights
up.
Connecting a USB Input Source
Use a USB cable to connect your USB A/V device (e.g. a webcam) to the WEB
CAMERA 3 port on the USB Fusion. After connected, the WEB CAMERA 3
indicator lights up.
Connecting Audio
After connected, the line-in and headset indicators light up.
Connect a headset to the headset port on the USB Fusion.
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Connect a line-in device to the line-in port on the USB Fusion. (Optional)
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The line-in port supports two-channel audio input.
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The headset port supports two-channel audio input and output (for
monitoring).
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The headset port uses the CTIA standard. For an OMTP-compliant
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Connecting Video Outputs
USB Fusion delivers video to a streaming computer via the USB OUT port
through a USB Type-C cable, and to a monitor，HDTV or projector via the
HDMI OUT port.
Connecting a Streaming Computer
Connect the supplied USB Type-C cable from the USB OUT port to the
streaming computer.
Taking Windows 10 as an example, click or press the Windows key,
and select camera. Then you can see the landing scene of USB Fusion.
device, you need to connect it through an OMTP-CTIA adapter.
If you use one computer as both the streaming computer and the
source computer, you need some extra configuration to make the
video and audio normal.
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To show only the presentation PPT and no other irrelevant software
(such as the meeting software in use), you need to set up dual
monitors on your computer.
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To use the computer audio, you need to select the device whose
name containing USB Fusion (instead of USB Fusion USB-C) as
your audio output device in your computer system settings.
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Connecting a Monitor (optional)
Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI OUT port on USB Fusion to a monitor,
HDTV or projector.
Then the landing scene is displayed in the monitor.
Connecting to Network
USB Fusion provides an App and Web UI for more operations and settings. You
need connect the USB Fusion to the network. You can select the following ways.
The USB OUT port supports USB 3.0 for high frame rate, high
resolution video. It is also compatible with USB 2.0. However, since
the limited bandwidth of USB 2.0 might lead to frame drop, blurry
image or other exceptions, you are advised to use a USB 3.0 port on
the streaming computer.
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The actual output of USB OUT is determined by the negotiation
between USB Fusion and the receiving software.
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This port outputs two-channel audio along with the video.
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By default, this port outputs the same content as the USB OUT port.
You can also select the output content on the Web UI.
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This port can output two-channel audio for monitoring.
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Connecting to Ethernet
Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on USB Fusion. This port
supports 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet. After connected, the ETHERNET port is blinking.
Connecting to Wi-Fi
To connect the USB Fusion to a Wi-Fi for the first time, you need to log in the
Web UI. Please refer the following setps.
1. On the computer connected to the USB OUT port, open a browser and
enter the USB network IP address (192.168.66.1) of USB Fusion to access
the web UI login page.
2. Log in to the Web UI.
The default user name / password is Admin / Admin.
3. Choose System > Network.
4. In the Wi-Fi area, click Change....
5. In the Wi-Fi list, click a network and click Connect.
If a network requires a password, you need to first enter the password.
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If you want to automatically connect to the network, check Auto
connect.
If the current Wi-Fi is disconnected, USB Fusion will automatically
attempt to connect to the network with Auto connect enabled. If this is
enabled for multiple networks, it will connect to the first detected one.
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A connected network will show in the Mine area with the Connected
status.
6. Click the close button at the upper right corner.
The Wi-Fi area will show the current Wi-Fi connection information. The
Wi-Fi indicator on the USB Fusion lights up.
Connecting to a Third-party Software
Once USB Fusion is connected to the streaming software, it is recognized as a
webcam. Therefore, you can use the device in almost any software that
supports webcam, as long as you select USB Fusion as the video and audio
device in the software, as you will do for a webcam. This makes USB Fusion
really flexible. It is friendly to video conferencing/education software that
accepts only a single source, like Skype and Zoom. The following tells you how
to use USB Fusion in Zoom.
Connecting to Zoom
Zoom is a widely used video conferencing software.
The following uses Zoom for Windows to illustrate how to use USB Fusion in
Zoom.
If no Wi-Fi network is checked the Auto connect option, the
device cannot automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network after
device reboot or Wi-Fi disconnection.
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1. You have completed Connecting Devices.
2. Open the Zoom client and log in.
If not installed, you can go to Zoom website to download the software.
3. Select USB Fusion as the video input device.
i. In the upper right corner, click Settings, and then click the Video tab.
ii. On the Video tab, select USB Fusion USB-C or a similar name from
the Camera drop-down box.
The preview area will show the video output by USB Fusion.
4. Select USB Fusion as the audio input device.
i. On the Settings page, click the Audio tab.
ii. If you need to hear the speech from other meeting attendees on USB
Fusion, on the Audio tab page, select USB Fusion USB-C or a similar
name from the Speaker drop-down box.
You can click Test Speaker to test. You will hear the test audio if
everything works.
iii. If you need to send out the audio from USB Fusion, on the Audio tab
page, select USB Fusion USB-C or a similar name from the
Microphone drop-down box.
You can click Test MIC to test. Record your speech first and then play
it. If everything works, you will hear your speech.
After the settings are complete, Zoom will use USB Fusion for video
conferencing.
Before the meeting, make tests to ensure that the system runs properly.
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Producing a Presentation
A presentation is the collection of audio/video content you create on USB
Fusion, consisting of scenes, notes, and background music. You have the
following ways to produce your presentation:
Using Buttons
On the USB Fusion device, press the following buttons to switch between
sources or composite sources:
The small frame will retain the aspect ratio of the source.
Use the buttons on the USB Fusion device.
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Use the USB Fusion App to perform more diversified operations, such as
switching scenes, adjusting volume, and making annotations.
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Use the Web UI to switch scenes and adjust volume. Refer to Presentation.
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: input the scene of the device connected to the HDMI 1 port, such as
a PPT.
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: input the scene of the device connected to the HDMI 2 port, such as
the output of an HDMI camera.
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: input the scene of the device connected to the WEB CAMERA 3
(WEBCAM in short) port, such as the output of a webcam.
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: picture in picture.
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Short press: cycle through combinations in picture-in-picture layout,
including , , , , , .
Long press: change the location of the small frame in clockwise order.
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Using the App
1. Download the USB Fusion App.
The USB Fusion App supports iOS 12 and later and Android 7.0 and later.
You can search for USB Fusion in the app store or scan the QR code to
download.
2. Connect to the USB Fusion.
Ensure that your tablet is connected to the same network as the USB
Fusion device. Open the USB Fusion App, select a USB Fusion device, and
click Connect.
After connected, you will enter the default presentation.
3. Perform presentation operations. For example:
Tap thumbnails in the left scene list to switch scenes.
4. Refer to App Tutorials for basic operations.
: side by side.
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Short press: cycle through combinations in side-by-side layout, including
, , .
Long press: swap the left and right.
Currently the App is only available on tablets.
The default presentation contains the default picture, HDMI 1 input
scene, HDMI 2 input scene, and the WEBCAM input scene.
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Adding a Presentation
1. At the upper right corner of the App, tap > Presentation.
2. At the lower left corner of the presentation list, tap + New Presentation.
3. In the New Presentation dialog box, enter a name for the presentation.
The name allows 1 to 32 characters.
4. Tap Create.
Importing Videos/Pictures
Before you add video/picture files to your presentation, you need to first import
them.
1. Tap at the bottom of the scene list.
2. At the lower right corner of the scene editing page, tap Import.
3. Select the category where your file is stored.
Use importing from the local system album as an example. On an iOS
device, tap Album; on an Android device, tap the menu button at the
upper left corner and select the local system album.
4. Tap a resource to import.
Supported formats: MOV, MP4, MKV video file (MKV is not supported on
iOS devices); JPEG, PNG, BMP image file
App Tutorials
The following tutorials will enable you to master the major functions of USB Fusion App.
To know more about the App functions, see App Guide.
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Imported files will be appended to the rightmost of the thumbnail list at
the bottom of the scene editing page. The same resource cannot be
imported for a second time.
Adding Scenes
You can add single-view scenes, picture-in-picture scenes, or side-by-side
scenes.
1. Tap at the bottom of the scene list.
2. Add scenes.
3. Use the scene editing tools at the upper part of the page to edit the two
sources.
4. Tap Done at the upper right corner.
The added scene will be displayed in the scene list and named as Scene X.
5. (Optional) Repeat the above steps to add more scenes.
Add a single-view scene: tap one thumbnail at the bottom list. You
can also drag the thumbnail to the frame.
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Add a picture-in-picture or side-by-side scene: tap the at the
upper part, and select picture-in-picture，or side-by-side.
Tap within each frame, and tap a thumbnail at the bottom. You can
also drag the thumbnail to the frame.
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A source can be added to only one frame. Only one of the two
frames can contain a video file resource.
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Switching Scenes
In the scene list on the left, scroll up & down the scene list to view the scene
thumbnails, and tap a scene to switch to it.
Annotating in Real Time
1. On the main UI, tap at the lower left corner, and use the pens,
shapes and text tool to annotate on a scene.
2. To save the annotation, tap Save.
3. To switch to the saved annotation, tap at the upper left corner, and
tap the corresponding annotation thumbnail in the notes list.
Adding a Note
In the App, you can add a note in real time and in advance.
1. On the App Main UI, tap “Note” at the upper left corner. It creates a
blank note.
2. Tap to use annotation tools to annotate on the note page.
3. Under the note list, tap to add more notes.
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