CAMLIVE User Manual EMC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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CAMLIVE User Manual Package Contents 1 CAMLIVE HDMI to USB-C UVC Video Capture 1 USB-C to USB-A Adapter* 1 User Instructions *When using the adapter, if you are only detecting MJPG video, please disconnect the USB-C head from the adapter, flip the USB-C head around and reconnect it to the adapter.
CAMLIVE User Manual About this Manual This user manual is provided to help you get the most from the CAMLIVE unit. It covers all aspects of installation, configuration, and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
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HDMI video to your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 laptop (or USB-A with the included adapter). It’s compliant with latest USB 3.1 Type-C specification. CAMLIVE is designed to Plug & Play. Its built-in UVC and UAC standard support allows system operation without installing drivers and, at the same time, delivers eye-popping, high-quality video on Windows and Mac systems at 1080/ 60fps.
Compatible with popular streaming software, such as OBS, Xsplit, YouTube, Facebook and Twitch Plug & Play – Supports UVC/UAC v1.1 Compatible with USB3.1 Gen1 Type-C standard Works with all major operating systems: Windows® and OS X® *CAMLIVE cannot display or capture HDCP protected content...
Chapter 1. Introduction Planning the Installation Requirements Prepare the following before installing the CAMLIVE unit: 1 HDMI and/or VGA source device 1 Cat 5e/6/6a or ATEN 2L-2910 Cat 6 cable Components Component Description HDMI Port Connects to an HDMI input.
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Below lists some examples of supported video recording / live streaming software. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. OBS: https://obsproject.com Xsplit: https://www.xsplit.com https://www.youtube.com https://www.facebook.com A general reference of how to go about using CAMLIVE is described in the next chapter.
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All trademarks are property of their respective owners. Discovering CAMLIVE on your System CAMLIVE is a plug-and-play device, please make sure your system is able to discover it. After connecting CAMLIVE as shown in Connecting the CAMLIVE Unit on page 5, refer to the MacOS example below on how your system may discover CAMLIVE: 1.
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2. On the “Utilities” window, double-click “System Information” to bring up the system window. 3. Go to the USB page by clicking “USB” under “Hardware”. 4. Under “USB 3.0 Bus”, you should see an “HDMI to U3 capture”. This indicates that your system has successfully discovered CAMLIVE.
Video and Audio Setup After your system discovers CAMLIVE, choose your livestream/record platform. You will need to setup the video and audio source coming from CAMLIVE. Follow the steps below to setup your video and audio sources (separately). Note: OBS software is the example used in the setup steps below.
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CAMLIVE User Manual 1. On your system, open the OBS software. 2. Locate and click the “+” button on the bottom of the “Sources” pane (outlined in red in the picture below) to open the add source menu:...
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Chapter 3. Livestream / Record Setup 3. Select “Video Capture Device” or “Audio Capture Device. 4. A pop-up window will be shown for you to name the video/audio source. Click the “OK” button to continue. It is recommended that “Make source visible” is checked.
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CAMLIVE User Manual 5. On the properties page, click the drop-down menu named “Device” to select CAMLIVE’s video/audio source. Both the video and audio sources of CAMLIVE have the name “HDMI to U3 capture”. After selecting the video source, the image from CAMLIVE should be displayed as shown below.
Using USB-A Adapter When connecting CAMLIVE with a USB-C to USB-A adapter, CAMLIVE will be set to either USB3.1 or USB2.0 connection mode. This will affect the available options of your video input format (USB3.1-RAW or USB2.0-MJPEG compression).
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USB2.0 mode with MJPEG video format only USB3.1 mode with RAW (YUY2) and MJPEG video formats If you find that the captured media only has MJPEG format, simply flip the USB- C interface on CAMLIVE as shown in the diagram below:...
Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result.
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CAMLIVE User Manual extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
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CAMLIVE User Manual Specifications Function CAMLIVE Connectors Video In 1 x HDMI Type A Female (Black) USB Port USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C Male (White) or USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A Male (via Dongle, Black) Video Input Compliance HDMI 1.4b, up to 1080p@60 (non-HDCP)
ATEN will provide a repair service, without charge, during the Warranty Period. If a product is detective, ATEN will, at its discretion, have the option to (1) repair said product with new or repaired components, or (2) replace the entire product with an identical product or with a similar product which fulfills the same function as the defective product.
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