HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box MODEL: HDB-301L USB 2.0 Video/Audio Capture Box with One HDMI Input Channel and One HDMI Output Channel, 1920x1080@30p, H.264 Hardware Encoder User Manual Page i Rev. 1.02 – June 23, 2017...
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HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box Revision Date Version Changes June 23, 2017 1.02 Updated IEI HD Capture application June 2, 2017 1.01 Updated product pictures, specifications and chapter 3 August 5, 2015 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
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HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
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HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product.
1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box The HDB-301L USB 2.0 video/audio capture box supports 1080p Full HD video via HDMI connection. The HDB-301L video/audio capture box is equipped with the high-performing codec component with one HDMI input channel and one HDMI output channel.
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box 1.2 Features Some of the HDB-301L video/audio capture box features are listed below. Encoding up to 1920x1080@30p HDMI input channel with 1920x1080@60p Pass through for transmitting uncompressed video up to 1080p resolution Capture or record HD video in H.264 format Reduce the amount of hard disk space needed by real-time H.264 recording...
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box 1.4 Connector Overview The connector overview of the HDB-301L is shown in Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2: HDB-301L Connector Overview Page 4...
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box 1.5 Specifications The HDB-301L specifications are listed in the table below: HDB-301L USB 2.0 PC Interface INPUT PORT Video Input Channel Video Input Type HDMI Audio Input Channel HDMI (stereo) Audio Input Type LOOP-THROUGH OUTPUT PORT...
2.1 Unpacking 2.1.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the HDB-301L may result in permanent damage to the capture box and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the video/audio capture box.
If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the HDB-301L from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
2.3 Connecting to a Computer The HDB-301L is equipped with a Micro USB connector that allows connection to a computer. Follow the steps below to connect the HDB-301L to a computer by using the supplied USB cable. Step 1: Locate the Micro USB connector.
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box 2.4 HDMI Devices Installation Various HDMI devices can be connected to the HDB-301L, such as the gaming console (PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360) and camcorder. Follow the steps below to connect the HDMI devices to the HDB-301L.
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box 3.1 Software Installation (Windows) The HDB-301L comes with a video capture application – IEI HD Capture. This section describes how to install the application in Windows environment. 3.1.1 System Requirements The supported OS versions are listed below: Microsoft Windows 7, 32-bit/64-bit Microsoft Windows 8.1, 32-bit/64-bit...
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box Step 6: The following screen appears. Click Install to confirm the installation. Figure 3-3: Confirm Installation Step 7: The system starts installing the IEI HD Capture. Figure 3-4: Installing IEI HD Capture Page 16...
Figure 3-5: USB to PCIe Driver Installation Wizard CAUTION: 1. IEI HDC-301MS, HDC-301EL and HDB-301L capture devices use this same installer for software and driver installation. Therefore, the USB to PCIe driver which is needed by the HDC-301EL is also included in the installer package.
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box Step 9: The following screen appears. Click Install to confirm the installation. Figure 3-6: Confirm USB to PCIe Driver Installation Step 10: When the USB to PCIe driver installation is complete, click the Finish button to finish the USB to PCIe driver installation.
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box Step 11: When the USB to PCIe driver is complete, the following window appears to guide you to install the device driver. Click Next to start installing the driver. Figure 3-8: Device Driver Installation Wizard Welcome Window Step 12: If the following window appears before installation, click Install to continue.
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box 3.2 Using IEI HD Capture Application This section describes how to use IEI HD Capture in Windows environment. 3.2.1 IEI HD Capture Interface Overview Figure 3-11: IEI HD Capture ① Device: the IEI capture box installed in the computer for capturing video ②...
IEI HD Capture. Step 0: WARNING: Do not use IEI HDB-301L to record HDCP- or copyright-protected content. Unauthorized use of screenshots or videos may infringe the rights of the copyright owner and violate the law. Page 22...
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box 3.2.3 Play Video To use the IEI HD Capture to play the video recorded previously, follow the steps below. ⑫ Step 1: Click button (Figure 3-11 ) to specify a video recorded previously. Step 2: The selected video shows on the screen and starts to play.
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box 3.2.4 Assign Keyboard Shortcut The user can assign a keyboard shortcut for the REC button to start recording or stop recording in HD Capture. To assign keyboard shortcuts, following the steps below. ⑥ Step 1: Click button (Figure 3-11 ).
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box 3.2.5 Schedule Recording IEI HD Capture allows users to schedule recording. Users can specify the time for the recording to start and stop, and IEI HD Capture will start automatically at the specified time to perform the recording and stop automatically. To use the IEI HD Capture to schedule recording, follow the steps below.
HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box Figure 3-15: Schedule Setting Window Step 3: To perform the scheduled recoding for one time, select Once and specify the date on the left side of the window. To perform the scheduled recoding daily or weekly for the specified duration, select Daily or Weekly.
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The drivers are included in the IEI HD Capture software. To obtain the latest drivers, please go to IEI website: http://www.ieiworld.com/. Click Products → Capture Box → HDB-301L → Download, and then find and download the latest IEI HD Capture software.
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HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. If the user modifies and/or installs other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply.
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HDB-301L Video/Audio Capture Box The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.