StarTech.com USB2HDCAPS User manual

Manual Revision: 04/24/2015
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USB2HDCAPS
HDMI® or Component Standalone
Capture Device – 1080p
*actual product may vary from photos

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FCC Compliance Statement
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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee 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 o 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 into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected
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Table of Contents
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................2
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 2
System Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 2
Standalone Operation...........................................................................3
PC Operation...........................................................................................3
Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Software Installation .............................................................................4
Software Operation ...............................................................................7
Launching Application............................................................................................................................ 7
Application Operation............................................................................................................................. 7
Network Streaming Operation.............................................................9
Technical Support ..................................................................................10
Warranty Information............................................................................10

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Product Diagram
Front View
Rear View
1. RCA Audio Input Port
2. Component Video Input Port
3. HDMI Audio/Video Input Port
4. USB 2.0 Port
1. HDMI Audio/Video Output Port
2. LAN Port
3. Mode Switch
4. SD SLOT
5. Record Button

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Introduction
Packaging Contents
• 1 x Capture Device
• 1 x USB 2.0 Cable
• 1 x HDMI Cable
• 1 x Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
System Requirements
For Standalone Operation:
• SD Card
For PC Operation:
• Computer system with:
• Available USB 2.0 port
• Microsoft® Windows 8/8.1 (32/64bit) / 7 (32/64bit) / Vista (32/64bit)
Note: The USB2HDCAPS product will not record digitally encrypted content.

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Standalone Operation
1. Insert your SD Card into the SD slot.
2. Connect the included USB 2.0 Cable from the USB 2.0 Port on the USB2HDCAPS
to any USB power source.
3. Set the Mode Switch to Standalone Operation.
4. Using the required audio/video cabling (HDMI cable not included), connect your
audio/video source (DVD, DVR, VCR, etc.) to the USB2HDCAPS using either the
HDMI input port or the Component video / RCA Audio input ports, depending
on your audio/video source.
5. (Optional) If you would like to connect a live HDMI display to view what is being
captured, connect an HDMI cable (not included) from the HDMI audio/video
output port on the USB2HDCAPS to an HDMI display.
6. When you are ready to record the audio/video source, press the Record Button on
the USB2HDCAPS to begin the recording process.
7. When you are ready to stop recording the audio/video source, press the Record
Button a second time.
8. Once the recording process has completed, each video clip will be saved on your SD
card in M2TS format.
PC Operation
Hardware Installation
1. Using the included USB 2.0 cable, connect the USB2HDCAPS to an available USB
port on your computer system.
2. Set the Mode Switch to PC Operation.

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3. Using the required audio/video cabling (HDMI cable not included), connect your
audio/video source (DVD, DVR, VCR, etc.) to the USB2HDCAPS using either the
HDMI input port or the Component video / RCA Audio input ports, depending
on your audio/video source.
4. (Optional) If you would like to connect a live HDMI display to view what is being
captured, connect an HDMI cable (not included) from the HDMI audio/video
output port on the USB2HDCAPS to an HDMI display.
5. Hardware installation is now complete.
Software Installation
Note: Please ensure the Hardware Installation steps have been completed prior to
beginning the Software Installation steps.
After Hardware Installation, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will open. Click
“Cancel” to close the window.
1. Download the latest drivers from StarTech.com.
2. Locate the Setup(.exe) application. This le will be located in the Windows directory
in the downloaded folder.
3. Double click the Setup(.exe) to begin software installation. If a Windows Security
dialog box appears, click the “Run”or “Install this driver software anyway” button to
proceed.

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4. Select Quick Installation from the menu that appears. The installation will begin.
5. Select Typical Installation and click Install.

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6. You will receive a request to start HiVision HD Capture. Click the Start button to
continue.
7. You will be asked to select a language for installation. Select your desired language
and click OK.
8. Follow the prompts to complete the VivaStation installation. When prompted to,
click Finish.
Note: You will be required to restart your computer.

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Software Operation
Launching Application
1. Once installation is complete, an icon will be created on your desktop called
“VivaStation.” Click this icon to launch the software.
2. Upon launching the software, you will be prompted to select the device and the
source to import. Select “HD Capture Device” as the device. For the source input,
select the type of device that you are capturing (HDMI, Component, etc.).
3. You will now see your video source displayed in the VivaStation window.
Application Operation
The Option Bar at the bottom of the VivaStation window allows for many user
adjustments. These adjustments are outlined below:
Record
To record video to your computer, click the red Record button.
Note: To stop recording, click the red Record button again.
SnapShot
To take a screenshot of the video source on your computer, click the SnapShot button.
Ration
To toggle between available Aspect Rations, click the Ration button.