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USER MANUAL Game Capture HD AVERMEDIA
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English-1 Table of Content
Chapter 1 Package Contents 2
Chapter 2 The Unit Parts 4
2.2 Infrared Sensor 4
2.4 Connection Ports 6
3.2.2 HDD Installation and Removal………………………………………….12
3.3 Setup Wizard 17
3.4 Supported Resolutions 20
3.5.1 Video Output Settings for PS3…………………………………………..20
3.5.2 Video Output Settings for Xbox 360…………………………………….23
Chapter 4 The Remote Control 24
Chapter 5 Gameplay Capture 26
5.1 Live Preview Screen (Standard Mode & Real-time Mode) 26
5.2 Gameplay Capture on Standard Mode 27
5.3 Gameplay Capture on Real-time Mode 29
Chapter 6 The OSD Menu Display 29
6.1 Recordings and Snapshots 30
6.2 File Management 32
Appendix A How to Set Your Gameplay Snapshot as PS3 Wallpaper 40
Thank you for purchasing the Game Capture HD. Please read this user manual carefully to ensure
proper use of this product. We recommend you to keep it for future reference.
The Game Capture HD, a stand-alone video capture box specially designed for TV gamers, allows you
to capture HD content up to 1080i from various video game consoles, such as PlayStation
The Game Capture HD records HD gameplays directly to your hard disk drive (HDD) for later viewing
and further editing, eschewing the hassle of setting up a PC nearby your TV set.
Most attractively, the one-press capture feature allows you to instantly grab high score screen and
record your exciting gameplay footage with nearly no effort.
Chapter 1 Package Contents
Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of the package contents are missing
or damaged, please contact the distributor immediately.
Game Capture HD Power Adapter
Remote Control (Batteries Included)
Universal Component Cable for
z The accessories that come with the package may slightly vary depending on different sales regions.
z AVerMedia regularly releases the latest version of firmware for the Game Capture HD. Having the latest
firmware enhances the functionality of the Game Capture HD To download the latest firmware file, please go to
/www.avermedia.com and then enter the model name in Product Search field. Firmware file is available on
the product information page. (See p.39 for details)
Chapter 2 The Unit Parts
2.1 Touch Button Control Panel
The touch button panel found on the front of the unit provides quick access to commonly used functions
Press to start / stop recording.
Press to turn the unit on / into stand-by mode.
When using the remote control, aim it at the infrared (IR) sensor located at the front panel of the unit.
The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the IR sensor to
function correctly. The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 6 meters
The LED indicators on the front of the unit show the device’s status.
On (Real-time Mode) Glows solid blue
Off / in standby mode Lights off
Starting up / Powering off / Upgrading its
Flashes green continuously
Having problems Alternates between green and blue
Receiving a remote control signal
Receiving a remote control signal
While the device is… The Red LED indicator…
Under recording mode Flashes red continuously
Accepting a snapshot command Flashes red once
For the description on Standard Mode and Real-time Mode, refer to p.26.
2.4 Connection Ports
z USB slot is for external USB storage device connection as well as for firmware upgrade via USB storage
z USB hub is not supported.
Chapter 3 Installation & First Time Setup
3.1 Hardware Installation
Please follow the steps below to properly connect the Game Capture HD and your TV / video game
Connecting the Device to Your Game Console Using Universal Component
Universal Component Cable is used to hook up your game console to the Game Capture HD at a time.
This cable is composed of component video cable with RCA audio cable at one end and three cables
compatible with PS2/3, Xbox and Wii at the other end.
Plug the green, blue, red connectors into the COMPONENT VIDEO IN port on the rear of the device.
Plug the white and red connectors into the AUDIO IN port on the rear of the device.
Plug the other end to your game console (choose a console-specific cable).
Make sure not to mix up the two red cables. z The Game Capture HD supports one game console connection at a time only. Connecting more than one
console to the Game Capture HD at the same time may result in video quality issues, even if only one console is on. z Before making the connections, make sure to set game console’s video output to “Component” and adjust its output resolution to 1080i or below. Then power your game console off. z If you would like to install internal hard drive, install it before making the connections.
z Make sure that the cables are firmly connected and that neither of the cables are loose. If any of the cables are loose or disconnected, there may be a loss of signal or screen color problems.
Connecting the Device to Your TV Using Component Video Cable
Connect one end of the component video cable to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT port on the rear of
the device and the other end to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN (colored green, blue, and red) port on
When connecting with the Game Capture HD, your console’s audio output settings remain unchanged. If
your amplifier or other audio devices support optical digital audio output, you can still output digital audio.
Please follow the steps below to make digital audio cable connection and configure the audio output
Connect one end of the digital audio cable (not included) to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT port on the
Universal Component Cable. Then connect the other end to the DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT (OPTICAL INPUT)
port on your amplifier or surround system.
On your console, go to Settings > Console Settings > Audio > Digital Output and select the appropriate
digital audio setting for your amplifier or surround system.
Connect your console with amplifier or surround system via digital audio cable (not included)
On your console, go to Settings >Sound Settings > Set Audio Output Settings and select “Optical
Digital”. Then select “Dolby Digital 5.1 Ch.”.
On your console, go to Settings > Sound Settings > Audio Multi-Output and set the option to “On”.
Connecting the Device to Your TV Using Composite Audio Cable
Connect one end of the composite audio cable to the AUDIO OUT port on the rear of the device and
the other end to the AUDIO IN (colored white and red) port on your TV.
Powering on Your Game Console
Power on your game console.
Slide the Power Adapter Outlet Module into the groove on the Power Adapter.
Connecting the Power Adapter
Connect the Power Adapter connector to the DC-IN port on the rear of the device. Then plug the power
adapter to a wall outlet.
Powering on the Game Capture HD Press the power button on the front panel of the device.
Aim the remote control at the infrared sensor located on the front panel of the device. Then press
Power on the remote.
The LED indicator then lights up green, indicating that the device is on.
Check Video on TV screen
Make sure that there is video displayed on TV screen.
If your TV is not displaying video properly, please check the followings:
z Make sure that your TV is set on the correct input source (COMPONENT IN). Switch video input by pressing
the input selection button ("Input"/"Source"/"TV/AV") on the TV remote control.
Supported resolutions vary depending on the TV in use. For details, please refer to the documentation that
z Check video output settings of your game console. If you were using HDMI connection for your game
console, reset the video output for your game console (See p.20 for details).
z Power off Game Capture HD and then make sure that the device is connected properly and with the proper
z If there is still no video signal on TV, refer to FAQ section at www.avermedia.com for further troubleshooting.
3.2 Storage Device Installation
The Game Capture HD supports 2.5inch internal hard drive (with both 9.5mm and 12.5mm height) and
external USB storage device. You can save the recorded files and snapshots either to the internal HDD
or your external USB drive.
Connect your portable USB hard drive to the USB port on the front of the Game Capture HD
3.2.1 USB Storage Device Insertion
3.2.2 HDD Installation and Removal
z It is highly recommended to use a hard drive instead of a flash drive to minimize the risk of recording failure.
z To avoid data loss, please safely remove your external storage device before unplug it from the Game Capture HD
(See p.32 for details).
z If problems encountered while using USB flash drive to store recordings, refer to FAQ section at
www.avermedia.com for further troubleshooting.
z It is highly recommended to use a new unformatted hard drive or a hard drive formatted as NTFS file
system. The maximum supported storage capacity of the hard drive is 2TB.
z Before installing or removing the internal HDD, please disconnect the power supply from the Game Capture HD to
z Removing internal HDD immediately after powering-off may cause personal injury due to heat. Please wait until
the HDD cools down completely (it takes approximately 10 minutes) before any attempt to remove it.
Removing the HDD Lid
Use your fingertip to flip open the HDD lid, located on the bottom of the Game Capture HD.
Lift off the lid and set it aside.
Measuring HDD Height Using Measuring Card
Use the measuring card placed on the HDD slot to measure the height of your HDD (9.5mm or
Adjusting the Rotary Knob
Adjust the rotary knob attached to the inner side of the lid to fit the height of your HDD.
The default position of the rotary knob fits HDD with 9.5mm height. If you use HDD with 12.5mm
height, rotate the rotary knob to the other direction.
Inserting the HDD Place the HDD on the slot with the sticker-side facing up and the HDD connector end facing to the
Align and insert the HDD connectors all the way into the SATA connectors attached to the slot.
Push in firmly to secure them.
Replacing the HDD Lid
Place the HDD lid back and snap it into place.
Removing the HDD Lid
Use your fingertip to flip open the HDD lid, located on the bottom of the Game Capture HD.
Lift off the lid and set it aside.
Removing the HDD Pull the HDD out in the direction of the arrow. Then lift the HDD out of the slot.
Removing internal HDD immediately after powering-off may cause personal injury due to heat. Please wait until the
Place the HDD lid back and snap it into place.
When the first time you power on the Game Capture HD unit, the setup wizard appears. The following
steps guide you through the initial configuration process.
When the welcome page appears, use ▲/▼ to
select your preferred language. Press OK to
z Make sure to install internal hard drive or external USB storage device beforehand.
z For the first-time initialization, a short duration of black screen (approximately 20 seconds) is followed by
AVerMedia logo. The blinking green status light indicates that the Game Capture HD is starting up. Please
wait until the welcome screen appears.
Setting up Date and Time
Use ◄/► to move among options and ▲/▼ to
adjust date and time. Press OK to confirm.
Installing Storage Device
If you have not yet installed any storage device,
install it before continuing the setup process.
to go to the previous screen and
press OK to run disk checking process.
If you have already installed your storage device
beforehand, jump to Step 5.
Formatting Storage Device
If you are using a new hard drive, a disk format
request will be prompted.
Press OK to start the disk format process. Once
finished, press OK to start using Game Capture
z Unplug Game Capture HD from the power supply before installing an internal HDD.
z If your hard drive cannot be detected, refer to FAQ at www.avermedia.com for further troubleshooting.
both recorded files and snapshots. Press OK to
indicates normal write speed of selected partition;
indicates low write speed of selected partition. To make sure
recording functions properly, be sure to select partition with
normal write speed. If you would like to select partition with
, please format the partition into NTFS. If the problem
persists, refer to FAQ at www.avermedia.com for further
Then use ▲/▼ to select a folder and press OK to
Press F1 to save setting.
Finishing Setup Wizard
Press OK to exit the wizard and start using Game
Capture HD. The game screen then appears.
z Disk formatting will remove all the data stored on the disk. Please properly backup your data before formatting the disk. z NEVER power off the device or unplug the power supply during the disk format process.
3.4 Supported Resolutions
The Game Capture HD supports Component (YPbPr) input resolution:
3.5 Video Output Settings for Game Consoles
The Game Capture HD supports YPbPr input resolution up to 1080i. If you were using HDMI
connection for your game console, you need to set the console’s video output to 1080i or below.
Power on your PS3 console.
On your console, go to Settings > Display
Settings > Video Output Settings.
3.5.1 Video Output Settings for PS3
z Before resetting video output for PS3, make sure to properly connect Game Capture HD with your PS3.
z Leave both the HDMI cable and Universal Component Cable for Game Consoles (or your console specific
component cable) plugged in.
z Make sure to power off both the Game Capture HD and your PS3 beforehand.
z Supported resolutions vary depending on the TV in use. For details, please refer to the documentation that
comes with your TV.
Select Component/D-terminal and confirm the
selection. Then your TV screen goes blank
Now use your TV remote to switch the TV input
source to Component (YPbPr). The screen then
comes back on again.
Check ALL the resolutions except for 1080p.
Confirm the setting.
Select Set Audio Output Settings.
Confirm the setting.
Power on your Xbox console.
On your console, go to My Xbox on the
dashboard and scroll all the way to the right to
Adjust the output setting to 1080i or below from
the menu list. Select Yes to confirm the setting.
3.5.2 Video Output Settings for Xbox 360
For more information concerning console’s video output settings, please refer to the setup instruction that
comes with your game console.
z Before resetting video output for Xbox, make sure to properly connect the Game Capture HD with your
z Make sure to remove the HDMI cable beforehand, if it was plugged in.
z Make sure to power off both the Game Capture HD and your Xbox beforehand.
z Supported resolutions vary depending on the TV in use. For details, please refer to the documentation that
comes with your TV.
Chapter 4 The Remote Control
The descriptions below show the deployment of the keys on the remote control.
z On Real-time Mode, the remote keys are invalid, except for (mode), (start/stop recording),
to switch between Standard Mode and Real-time Mode. (See p.26 for details).
Press to turn the unit on / into stand-by mode.
* Stand-by mode: power-saving sleep mode.
Press to access the main menu. Press again to exit.
Press the navigation keys to move among options.
Press OK to confirm a selection.
Press to play the last recorded file or view the last captured image.
Press to start / stop recording.
Press to start playing the selected file.
Press to play the file at normal (1x) speed when slow motion, rewind, or
fast-forward is active.
Press to stop the playback.
Press to stop the recording.
Press to rewind (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x).
Press to return to the previous page.
Press to display the video/snapshot quality adjustment screen. Press again to
(Follow the on-screen instruction)
(Follow the on-screen instruction)
(Follow the on-screen instruction)
Press to switch between Real-time Mode and Standard Mode during
gameplay (See p.26 for details).
Press to display the on-screen information.
Press to exit the current page and return to the previous page.
Press to take a snapshot during gameplay or video playback.
Press to pause the playback. Press OK or
Press to play the video in slow motion (1/2x). Press again to enter
Press to go to the next page.
Press to delete the selected files.
Press to display the disk information. Press again to hide it.
Chapter 5 Gameplay Capture
This chapter guides you to record gameplay, capture images, and instantly play files.
5.1 Live Preview Screen (Standard Mode & Real-time Mode)
Every time you power on the Game Capture HD, Standard Mode is set as default. If you would like to
switch to Real-time Mode, press . To switch back to Standard Mode, press again.
On Standard Mode, you can press to bring up the menu while playing game with unnoticeable
On Real-time Mode, both the menu and on-screen information are disabled while the gameplay is
displayed in real-time. On this mode, only recording and snapshot functions are available.
z Recording and snapshot functions are only available if the storage device is properly installed.
z To change the storage destination, please go to Menu > Settings > Disk Management > Storage
Destination (See p.38 for details).
z Recording is real-time on both modes. If there is any lag, refer to FAQ at www.avermedia.com for further
Instant Recording During Gameplay
to activate instant recording.
again or to stop recording.
Quick Snapshot During Gameplay
to capture current image.
to play the last recorded file or
view the last captured image.
to stop the playback.
Image Capture During Video Playback
‐ Press to capture current image.
‐ Press to play the video in slow motion
again to view the video
to pause the playback. Press
to go to previous frame; press
‐ Press to capture your desired image.
Video / Snapshot Quality Adjustment
quality adjustment screen.
“Snapshot Quality” and press OK.
Press again to hide it.
or to return to the game
5.3 Gameplay Capture on Real-time Mode
Instant Recording During Gameplay
to activate instant recording
again or to stop recording.
Quick Snapshot During Gameplay
to capture current image.
Chapter 6 The OSD Menu Display
Under the menu, you can check and manage both your recorded files and snapshots, and customize
‐ Press or to return to the game
‐ Use ▲/▼ to make selection on the menu
and OK to enter a submenu.
Under Real-time mode, the OSD menu display is not available. To call up the menu, press
back to Standard Mode and then press .
‐ In the submenu, use ▲/▼ to make selection
and OK to confirm. Press to return to
6.1 Recordings and Snapshots
You can check both recordings and snapshots captured by the Game Capture HD in “Recordings and Snapshots”.
‐ Press F1 to sort the files by file name, file
size, or file format.
‐ Press F2 to switch between list mode and
to go to the next page.
or OK to start playing the selected
or OK to pause the playback.
or OK to resume playback.
to play the video in slow motion
To convert captured videos from AVI to MP4 (Codec: H.264 format with MP3 audio) for editing, please go
to http://www.avermedia.com and download “MP4 Converter” from “AP & Driver” section on the product
to rewind at 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x speed.
to fast forward at 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x,
to play the file at normal (1x)
speed when slow motion, rewind, or
fast-forward is active.
to stop the playback.
to display the playback
information, including storage disk, recording
resolution, duration, elapsed and remaining
time, and file name.
Image Capture During Video Playback
‐ Press to pause and capture current image.
or OK to resume playback.
‐ Press to play the video in slow motion
again to view the video
to pause the playback. Press to go
to previous frame; press
to go to next frame.
‐ Press to capture your desired image.
or OK to view the selected image.
to display the image information,
including storage disk and file name.
USB Storage Device Removal
In order to avoid data loss, it is highly
recommended to safely remove your external
storage device. Please follow the steps below:
on the remote control.
Select the partition.
Press F2 to remove it.
“File Management” allows you to manage videos and images captured by the Game Capture HD. You
can copy files between internal hard drive and external USB storage device, and delete unwanted files.
Please note that only video and image files captured by the Game Capture HD are supported.
Before entering this submenu, insert your storage device first (USB 2.0 storage device / 2.5” HDD
File Management User interface:
1 A list displaying files located on the internal hard disk
2 A set of editing tools
3 A list displaying files located on the USB disk
4 Information display area
Descriptions on Editing Tools
# Buttons Descriptions
Copy files to USB disk
Copy files to internal hard disk
‐ Use ▲/▼ to select and OK to enter the
folder in which you save the recordings and
‐ Use ▲/▼ to select “Back” and press OK to
‐ Press F1 to sort the files by file name, file
to go to the next page.
‐ Press return to the previous page.
‐ Press to directly access the main menu.
Copying Files from Internal HDD to USB Disk
file that you want to copy to USB disk. Press
‐ Select and press OK to deselect all
‐ Select and press OK to copy selected
file(s) to USB disk.
to cancel copying the files in a
Copying Files from USB Disk to Internal
the file that you want to copy to internal
HDD. Press OK to select / unselect an item.
and press OK to select all files.
‐ Select and press OK to deselect all
‐ Select and press OK to copy selected
file(s) to internal HDD.
to cancel copying the files in a
‐ Use ▲/▼ to highlight the file(s) that you want
to delete. Press OK to select/unselect an item.
and press OK to select all files.
‐ Select and press OK to deselect all files.
and press OK to remove the file
on the remote and then press
OK to remove the file from the list.
to cancel deleting the files in a
or OK to start playing the
or OK to pause the playback.
or OK to resume playback.
to play the video in slow motion
to rewind at 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x
to fast forward at 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x,
to play the file at normal (1x)
speed when slow motion
fast-forward is active.
to stop the playback.
information, including storage disk, recording
resolution, duration, elapsed and remaining
time, and file name.
USB Storage Device Removal
In order to avoid data loss, it is highly
recommended to safely remove your external
storage device. Please follow the steps below:
on the remote control.
Press F2 to remove it.
You can customize your preferences in “Settings”.
ess OK to make a selection.
to return to the previous page.
to directly access the main
Use ▲/▼ to select your preferred language.
Press OK to confirm.
A single file size that exceeds 4GB is not allowed to be copied from NTFS-formatted HDD to FAT32-formatted USB
storage device. To solve this problem, please format your USB storage device to NTFS file system or use a NTFS
formatted USB storage device.
Use ◄/► to move among options and ▲/▼ to
adjust date and time. Press OK to confirm.
Use ▲/▼ to switch between different boot-up
modes (Normal/Fast). Press OK to confirm.
*Fast Mode speeds up the boot time, though more electricity is
Use ▲/▼ to set the device to auto-power on
or off. Press OK to confirm.
the device auto powers off when the signal input is
unavailable for 10 minutes. The device auto powers on when
the signal input is back on.
Video/Snapshot Quality
Use ▲/▼ to toggle among various video
quality options (Optimal
recording length). Press OK to confirm.
Use ▲/▼ to toggle among various snapshot
quality options (Best
/Better / Good). Press OK
for both recorded files and snapshots. Press
OK to select a disk.
indicates normal write speed of selected partition;
indicates low write speed of selected partition. To
make sure recording functions properly, be sure to select
partition with normal write speed.
Estimated recording duration for different video quality settings:
*Recordings with higher video quality take up more disk space.
Use ▲/▼ to select a folder and press OK to
Press F1 to save the setting.
This page displays the status of storage
capacity of the disk.
Press F2 to eject the disk.
Follow the steps below to upgrade the
firmware via USB storage device:
To download the latest firmware binary
package, please go to www.avermedia.com,
and then enter the model name in Product
Search field. Firmware file is available on the
product information page.
Extract the files by unzipping the package.
Copy the firmware files to the root directory
of your USB storage device, and then
connect it to the Game Capture HD.
Press F1 to start the firmware upgrade
to abort the operation and
is available for upgrade. Once the firmware
upgrade process has completed, press OK to
restart the Game Capture HD.
Restore to Factory Settings
Press F1 to restore to original factory
to abort the operation and
return to the previous page.
This page provides information about this
product, including product name, model no.,
and firmware version.
Appendix A How to Set Your Gameplay Snapshot as PS3 Wallpaper
Start to give your PS3 menu screen a fresh and personalized look to show how cool you are! Please follow
the steps below to set the image captured by the Game Capture HD as your PS3 background wallpaper.
Remove your USB storage device from the Game Capture HD, and then plug it into your PS3 console via USB port.
Power on your PS3 console.
z The firmware upgrade process takes up approximately 3-5 minutes.
z Firmware upgrade requires at least 256MB free space of the storage device (USB/HDD).
z If problems encountered during firmware upgrade, please clear all the data stored on your USB storage device
and repeat the process above.
z NEVER power off the device or unplug the power supply during the firmware upgrade process. If the
firmware upgrade is interrupted for any reason, the device may crash.
On your console, go to Photo > USB Device.
Press the triangle button on your PS3 controller and
select “Display All”.
Select the image that you wish to use.
Press the Triangle button on your PS3 controller to
bring up control panel.
Then scroll to the right and select “Set as
Use the right joystick to zoom in/out and left joystick
to frame the image. When it is the proper size,
(Enter) if you are prompted to
overwrite your current wallpaper.
Done! The snapshot that you have chosen is now
set as your PS3 wallpaper.
On your PS3 console, you can go to Settings > Theme Settings > Background to turn wallpaper on or off.繁體中文-1 目錄
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