PLINK3 - Television Pyle - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	HDMI Video Capture Device
Model	PLINK3
Brand	Pyle
Input Ports	1 x HDMI Input, 1 x Line In (3.5mm)
Output Ports	1 x HDMI Output (Pass-Through), 1 x USB 3.0
USB Standard	USB 3.1 Gen 1
Maximum Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
Supported Resolutions	4K (3840x2160) @30fps, 1080p @120fps, 1440p @60fps, 720p @60fps
Video Format Support	NV12, YUY2, XRGB
Audio Capture	Via HDMI or Line In
LED Indicators	Red (power on), Green (signal active)
Software Compatibility	OBS Studio (recommended)
Operating System Support	Windows 10 x64, macOS 10.15+
Minimum PC Requirements (1080p60)	Intel Core i5-3330 / AMD equivalent, 4GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650 / AMD Radeon R7 250X
Recommended PC Requirements (4K30)	Intel Core i5-6xxx / AMD Ryzen 3, 8GB DDR4, NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 5700
Dimensions	Approximately 4.5 x 2.0 x 0.7 inches (estimation)
Weight	Approximately 0.2 lbs (estimation)
Power Supply	Bus-powered via USB 3.0
Color	Black
Warranty	Check PyleUSA.com for details

Frequently Asked Questions - PLINK3 Pyle

What is the Pyle PLINK3 used for?

The Pyle PLINK3 is a USB 3.1 HDMI video capture device used for live streaming, recording, and capturing video from HDMI sources such as gaming consoles, cameras, or PCs.

How do I set up the PLINK3 with OBS Studio?

After installing OBS, add a 'Video Capture Device' and select 'Pyle Game Link PLINK3' as the device. You can then configure resolution and audio settings.

What resolutions and frame rates are supported?

Supported resolutions include 4K (3840x2160) at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1440p at 60 fps, and 720p at 60 fps. The max frame rate depends on resolution and video format.

How do I fix audio sync issues?

In OBS, go to 'Advanced Audio Properties' for the device and set 'Sync Offset' to -470 ms (adjust as needed) and 'Audio Monitoring' to 'Monitor Only (mute output)'.

Does the PLINK3 work on Mac?

Yes, it supports macOS High Sierra 10.15 and above, with Thunderbolt 3 ports on compatible Macs.

What are the system requirements for 4K recording?

For 4Kp30, a PC with Intel Core i5-6xxx / AMD Ryzen 3, 8GB DDR4 RAM, and NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 5700 is recommended. For Mac, 2019 iMac or 2018 MacBook Pro with specified specs.

Can I record at 120 fps?

Yes, at 1080p resolution using NV12 video format. Set 'Integer FPS' to 120 in OBS and ensure your system meets the requirements.

What is the maximum resolution for pass-through?

The HDMI pass-through supports up to 4K resolution at 30 fps, matching the capture capability.

How can I contact support?

Visit PyleUSA.com/ContactUs or call (1) 718-535-1800, or email [e-mail].

Is the PLINK3 bus-powered?

Yes, the device is powered via the USB 3.0 connection, so no external power adapter is needed.

USER MANUAL PLINK3 Pyle

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Live Streaming Record Capture, USB 3.1, GEN1 Video Recording with HDMI Pass-Through

USER GUIDE

Overview

1. HDMI Input Port
2. HDMI Output Port
3. LED Indicator
4. Line In Port
5. USB 3.0 Port

LED Indicator

Red: No operation, power ON only

Green: Run signal

Software

For professional live streaming or recording, we suggest use OBS, download link: https://obsproject.com/

This product can expose you to a chemical or group of chemicals, which may include "Nickel Carbonate" which is known in the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more info, go to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.

Work with OBS

Device Select

After download and installation, run OBS, add a "Video Capture Device":

Click "OK" to Create

Device: Choose "Pyle Game Link PLINK3"

Resolution Setting

Resolution: Choose Custom or Default

Set a resolution you want (if set custom):

Note:

Make sure the resolution set is the same or smaller than the source, otherwise, you may see "Check Resolutions Settings" as follows:

Set to 4k while input is not. Set to lower resolution to match the source.

If you set resolution to 4k (3840*2160), you may find that the viewing picture is way out of the frame of OBS. Right click window and select "Resize output (source size)".

After confirmation you can see the whole picture:

The video format options depend on resolution, the max FPS depends on both resolution and video format:

Video Format options MAX FPS
3840 x 2160	NV12 30
1920 x 1080	NV12 120
	YUY2 60
	XRGB 30
2560 x 1440	NV12 60
	YUY2 50
1280 x 720	NV12 60
	YUY2 60
	XRGB 60

Audio Setting

Audio Output Mode: Capture audio only

Tick "Use custom audio device"

Audio Device: HDMI (Pyle Game Link PLINK3)

Click Settings, then click "Advanced Audio Properties"

Audio Monitoring: Monitor Only (mute output)

Sync offset: - 470ms (this is for audio and video sync; you can adjust it until your audio video is synched)

Recording

Record resolution setting:

You may also want to record a 120HZ video -- Choose Integer FPS, then type 120:

Output setting for Recording:

If you want record a better quality, one of the suggest setting is:

Recording Quality: High Quality, Medium File Size

Recording Format: Mp4

Encoder: Software (x264 low CPU usage preset, increase file size)

After setting, simply click "Start Recording"

During recording click to stop when you want:

Streaming

Set video quality for streaming (adjust depends your computer, network speed):

Set the service:

Click "Start streaming" to start:

Operating system

Windows® 10 x64

Laptop

For 4Kp30 or 1080p120 recording:

• Intel Core i7-7700HQ or above
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX1050 Ti or above
• 8 GB*

For 1080p60 recording:

• Intel Core i7-4810MQ
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 870M or above
  • 8 GB

Desktop

For 4Kp30 or 1080p120 recording:

• Intel® Core™ i5-6XXX / AMD Ryzen™ 3 XXX or above
  • NVIDIA® GTX 1060 / AMD RX 5700 or above
• 8 GB*

For 1080p60 recording:

• Intel® Core™ i5-3330 or above (i7-3770 recommended)
• NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 / AMD Radeon™ R7 250X or above
• 4 GB
• * RAM must be DDR4 2400 or above

Mac system requirement

Operating system:

MacOS High Sierra 10.15 and above Mac Thunderbolt 3 For 4Kp30 or 1080p120 Recording

iMac 2019:

• 3.2GHz 6-core Intel Core i7
- Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
• 16GB of 2400MHz DDR4 memory

MacBook Pro 2018:

• 2.6GHz 6-core Intel Core i7
- Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory and above
• 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 memory

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