AVERMEDIA Live Gamer HD C985 - Capture Card

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Product Type Internal PCIe Capture Card (Live Gamer HD C985)
Input Interface HDMI, DVI (via included adapter)
Output Interface HDMI (pass-through)
Maximum Capture Resolution 1080p60
Connectors HDMI, DVI-I, 3.5mm Audio In
Software RECentral (download from AVerMedia website)
Supported Operating Systems Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Hot Button Yes, with LED indicator for operation status
Dimensions (approx.) 14.5 x 12.6 x 2 cm (L x W x H)
Weight (approx.) 100 g
Power PCIe slot powered (no external power needed)
Main Functions Game capture, pass-through display, low latency streaming
LED Indicator Startup: flashing quadrant; Ready: solid; Capture: breathing; Low disk: fast flash
Maintenance Keep dry; clean with dry cloth; avoid dust; do not disassemble
Safety Certifications FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, ICES-003
Spare Parts Included HDMI cable, DVI-to-HDMI adapter, HDMI-to-DVI cable, 3.5mm audio cable, Quick Guide
Repairability Card not user-serviceable; refer to qualified personnel only
Manufacturer AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.
Model Year 2013 (original release)
Warranty Information Refer to manual; typically 1-2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - Live Gamer HD C985 AVERMEDIA

How do I install the Live Gamer HD C985 capture card?
Turn off your PC, open the case, insert the card into an empty PCIe slot, close the case, and power on. Then download and install the RECentral software from the AVerMedia website.
What cables are included in the box?
The package includes an HDMI cable, a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, an HDMI-to-DVI cable, a 3.5mm audio cable, and a Quick Installation Guide.
Does the Live Gamer HD support 4K capture?
No, the maximum capture resolution is 1080p at 60fps. It does not support 4K input or output.
How do I use the Hot Button?
Plug the Hot Button into a front USB port with sufficient power. During RECentral startup, the LED flashes in a quadrant pattern, then stays solid when ready. During capture, it breathes slowly. A fast flash indicates low disk space.
Can I capture from a game console?
Yes, connect the console HDMI output to the capture card input, and the card output to your TV. The signal passes through without lag.
What software do I need?
You need RECentral, which can be downloaded from the AVerMedia Gamer Zone website (http://gamerzone.avermedia.com). It is compatible with Windows 7 and 8/8.1.
Why is the LED flashing quickly?
A fast flashing LED indicates that disk space is low. Free up space on your hard drive to continue capturing.
Is the card compatible with DVI output from my graphics card?
Yes, use the included DVI-to-HDMI adapter or HDMI-to-DVI cable. For audio, connect the 3.5mm audio cable from your graphics card audio output to the capture card audio input.
Does the card have audio capture?
Yes, it captures audio via HDMI or the 3.5mm audio input. You can also use the audio pass-through to your monitor.
Can I use this card with a laptop?
The Live Gamer HD is a PCIe card designed for desktop PCs. For laptops, consider an external USB capture device.

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Quick Guide

European Community Compliance Statement

Class B This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the Approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC.

Responsible manufacturer:

AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.

No. 135, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan

TEL: +886-2-2226-3630

European Community contact:

AVerMedia Technologies Europe B.V.

Kwartsweg 50, 2665 NN, Bleiswijk, The Netherlands

Technical Support: http://www.avermedia.com/avertv/Support/

FCC NOTICE (Class B)

AVERMEDIA Live Gamer HD C985 - FCC NOTICE (Class B) - 1

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.

Federal Communications Commission Statement

NOTE- 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 tuning the equipment off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.
    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS

To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed in computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits. All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television reception.

Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Responsible manufacturer:

AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.

No. 135, Jian 1st Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23585, Taiwan

TEL: +886-2-2226-3630

U.S.A Office Contact:

AVerMedia Technologies U.S.A.

47358 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538

Technical Support: http://www.avermedia.com/avertv/Support/

ICES-003

This B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The mark of Crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, you need to dispose of the waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. For more information about where to drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Dangerously high voltages are present inside the unit. Do not open the unit. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

DISCLAIMER

All the screen shots in this documentation are only example images. The images may vary depending on the product and software version. Information presented in this documentation has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice.

© 2013 by AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means (Electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise) without prior written permission of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to modify, change, improve or enhance its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. Please visit www.avermedia.com to get the updates of the operation and use of AVerMedia products. "AVerMedia" is a trademark and logo of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. Other trademarks used herein for description purpose only belong to each of their companies. Made in Taiwan (Expect Accessories).

A. Live Gamer HD

B. Quick Installation Guide

C. HDMI Cable

D. Hot Button

E. DVI to HDMI Adapter

F. HDMI to DVI Cable

G. 3.5mm Audio Cable

2 Hardware Installation

2.1 Installing Capture Card

  1. Turn off the PC.
  2. Remove the tower PC case.
  3. Insert the capture card into an empty PCIe expansion slot on the motherboard.
  4. Place the case back.

PCI-E Slot

2.2 Making Connections

a. Current PC – capture from your local PC

Connect your graphics card output to the capture card input via the provided HDMI cable (or DVI to HDMI cable if there is no HDMI output on the graphics card). Connect the capture card output to the PC monitor via the HDMI cable (or HDMI to DVI converter if there is no HDMI input on the PC monitor).

Graphics card with an HDMI port

graph TD A["Monitor"] --> B["Audio Output"] B --> C["Audio Track"] C --> D["Output"] D --> E["Audio Out"] E --> F["Audio Track"] F --> G["Output"] G --> H["Audio Track"] H --> I["Output"] I --> J["Audio Track"] J --> K["Output"] K --> L["Audio Track"] L --> M["Output"] M --> N["Audio Track"] N --> O…

Capture source directly passes through the capture card and shows on local PC monitor.

  1. Sound Card

  2. Capture Card

  3. Graphics Card

Use supplied items as a set: F, G

Quick Installation Guide

Graphics card without an HDMI port

graph TD A["Monitor"] --> B["OR"] B --> C["Audio OUT"] C --> D["Audio IN"] D --> E["Output"] B --> F["Ground"] style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333 style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333 style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333 style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333 style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333 style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Capture source directly passes through the capture card and shows on local PC monitor.

  1. Sound Card
  2. Graphics Card

  3. Capture Card

Use supplied items as a set: F, G

b. Game Console - capture from your game console

Connect your game console output to the capture card input via the provided HDMI cable.

Connect the capture card output to the TV set via the HDMI cable.

graph TD A[" gaming "] -->|G| B[" Audio OUT"] C[" Gaming "] -->|6| D[" Home screen "] E[" Gaming "] -->|5| F[" Home screen "] G[" Gaming "] -->|C| H[" Audio OUT - Audio IN"] I[" Gaming "] -->|4| J[" Home screen "] K[" Gaming "] -->|OR| L[" Home screen "] B -->|1| M[" Audio OUT"] D -->|2| N[" Home sc…

  1. Sound Card
  2. Graphics Card
  3. Capture source

AVERMEDIA Live Gamer HD C985 - b. Game Console - capture from your game console - 2

PLEASE DO NOT USE HDMI SPLITTERS TO BYPASS COPY PROTECTION.

  1. Capture Card
  2. PC monitor with capture card
  3. TV set

Quick Installation Guide

c. Other PC - capture from the other PC

Connect your graphics card output on the other PC to the capture card input on current PC via the provided HDMI cable (or DVI to HDMI cable if there is no HDMI output on the graphics card of the other PC). Note: When using DVI to HDMI cable, please use an audio cable to connect the audio output on the other PC and audio input on the capture card for audio capture.

Capture from the other laptop
graph TD A["1"] --> B["2"] B --> C["3"] C --> D["4"] D --> E["5"] E --> F["OR"] style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333 style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333 style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333 style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333 style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333

  1. Sound Card
  2. Graphics Card
  3. Capture source

  4. Capture Card

  5. PC monitor with capture card

Use supplied items as a set: F, G

Capture from the other PC tower
graph TD A["1"] --> B["2"] B --> C["3"] C --> D["4"] D --> E["5"] E --> F["6"] F --> G["7"] G --> H["8"] H --> I["9"] I --> J["10"] style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333 style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333 style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333 style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333 style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333 style F fill:#ffc,…

For capture source without dual output graphics card, use the capture card output for monitor connection.

  1. Sound Card
  2. Graphics Card
  3. Capture source

  4. Capture Card

  5. PC monitor with capture card

Use supplied items as a set: F, G

2.3 Hot Button

Illustration of a headset connected to a USB cable and a server tower (no text or symbols)

Note: Please make sure the front USB port has enough power supply to Hot Button.

  • Getting Ready for Operation: The LED flashes clockwise in quadrantal circle during the RECentral startup, and then lights up in full circle when ready for operation.
    ● During Capture: The LED lights up and goes off at a slowly breathing pace.
    ● When Disk Space is Low: The LED flashes at a quick pace.

3 Driver and the Application Installation

Installing Drivers and the Application in Windows ® 7 / Windows ® 8

Download RECentral from the official website at http://gamerzone.avermedia.com. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of RECentral. The InstallShield Wizard Completed page appears when the installation is complete.

4 Activating the Application

Windows® 7

To run the application from the Programs menu, go to Start → All Programs → AVerMedia → AVerMedia RECentral → RECentral.

Windows® 8

Click on RECentral on the Metro Start screen or double click on RECentral on the Desktop.

5 Uninstalling Application and Driver

Windows® 7

Please go to Start and select All Programs, AVerMedia RECentral, and Uninstaller. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation of RECentral.

Windows ® 8

  1. Right click on AVerMedia RECentral on the Metro Start screen, and click on Uninstall.
  2. In Programs and Features, select AVerMedia RECentral → Uninstall/Change.

A. Live Gamer HD

Izvorni signal direktno prolazi kroz Live Gamer HD karticu i prikazuje se na PC monitoru.

  1. Zvučna kartica ili izlaz na matičnoj ploči

  2. Grafička kartica

  3. Live Gamer HD kartica

Napomena: Molim provjerite da li USB port na koji priključujete tipku ima dovoljno struje za napajanje Tipke.

To run the application from the Programs menu, go to Start → All Programs → AVerMedia → AVerMedia RECentral → RECentral.

Windows® 8

Kliknite RECentral na zaslonu Metro Start ili dvaput kliknite RECentral na radnoj površini.

2.1 irrmlnds Capture Card

In situ HDMI will be found in the (in situ DVI) by HDMI will be seen in the (in situ DVI) and Capture Card.

F. Cablu HDMI-to-DVI

G. Cablu Audio 3.5mm

2 Instalare Hardware

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