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Page 1 VideoGhost User’s Guide VideoGhost Check http://www.keelog.com/ for the latest version of this document. Copyright © www.keelog.com...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Using KL Tools ........................16 Specifications ......................... 17 Troubleshooting ........................19 Legal disclaimer ........................21 Getting started Already familiar with the VideoGhost frame-grabber?  Start video-logging in 2 simple steps: section Quick Start New to the VideoGhost?  Learn about recording first: section Recording screenshots ...
Page 3: Introduction
Frames captured from the DVI, HDMI, or VGA bus will be compressed and stored to the built-in flash drive. The VideoGhost may be switched to flash drive mode at any time, and will pop-up as a removable disk, containing captured screenshots as JPEG files.
Page 4: Applications
Save snapshots of viewed documents, web-pages, movies Investigators: • Monitor remote computers • Automatically store snapshots from security cameras • Retrieve snapshots of viewed documents, e-mails, web-pages • Collect computer-related evidence • Detect unauthorized use of computer equipment Copyright © www.keelog.com...
Page 5: Quick Start
To record snapshots, connect the VideoGhost to graphics card output or the digital TV output. DVI version HDMI version VGA version Then, connect the output device (TV or monitor) to the other end of the VideoGhost. Finally, connect the USB connector to a free USB port. DVI version HDMI version VGA version Recording will start automatically on power-up.
Page 6 VideoGhost To view recorded snapshots, connect the USB cable of the VideoGhost to a free USB port, then press and hold the push-button. The video-logger will pop up as a removable disk, containing the captured screenshots as JPEG files (just like a digital camera). Browse the disk using standard image-viewing software.
Page 7: Recording Screenshots
The screenshots will be stored as JPEG files on the internal flash drive. Installation of the video-logger in record mode is quick and easy, no software or drivers are required. Connect the VideoGhost to the source of the video signal, such as the output of the graphics card, or the TV output.
Page 8 Finally, connect the USB connector to a free USB port. Recording will start automatically on power-up. DVI version HDMI version VGA version Note: The USB connection is used for powering the device only. If no USB port is available, a +5V DC USB power supply may be used instead. Copyright © www.keelog.com...
Page 9: Viewing Recorded Data
TV with USB Mass Storage support. The procedure is very similar to restoring images from a digital camera. Connect the USB cable of the VideoGhost to a free USB port, then press and hold the push- button.
Page 10 Removal icon in the system tray and select the appropriate drive. Then reconnect the VideoGhost to the USB port. To get the most out of the VideoGhost, install the supplied application KL Tools. Go to section Using KL Tools to find out more.
Page 11: Configuration Options
VideoGhost Configuration options The VideoGhost may be configured through the file CONFIG.TXT, placed in the flash drive root folder. Use any text editor to prepare such a configuration file, containing the following text: Interval=300 Resize=50 Timestamping=Image Copy this file to the root folder in flash drive mode. The new configuration will be loaded on next power-up.
Page 12 Timestamping Image (default) Timestamping=Yes Time-stamping disable flag. JPEG compression Quality factor for JPEG compression Quality Quality=5 quality (default 7) from 1 to 10. DisableLogging DisableLogging=Yes Screenshot logging disable flag. No (default) Copyright © www.keelog.com...
Page 13 If this parameter is present, it will shift the image vertically within the bounds Vertical shift value given TopMargin ShiftY ShiftY=-5 (default 0 or table value) BottomFrame. It is used primarily in the VGA version, for filtering out the useful part of the signal. Copyright © www.keelog.com...
Page 14: Clock Configuration
TIME.TXT to the root folder of the flash disk. The device should be switched to flash drive mode. After copying the file, safely remove the flash drive. The new clock configuration will be loaded during the next power-up. Copyright © www.keelog.com...
Page 15 24 is chosen, the 24-hour format is selected and the specified hour is treated as 24- hour format. Sample TIME.TXT for 12-hour time: Sample TIME.TXT for 24-hour time: Year=2019 Year=2019 Month=10 Month=10 Day=25 Day=25 Hour=5 Hour=17 Minute=51 Minute=51 Second=43 Second=43 Format=PM Format=24 Copyright © www.keelog.com...
Page 16: Using Kl Tools
VideoGhost Using KL Tools KL Tools is a free application delivered with all VideoGhost series devices. KL Tools assists in configuring a VideoGhost frame-grabber and retrieving the recorded data it contains. It is not necessary to operate the device, but may speed up usage by its intuitive user interface.
Page 17: Specifications
VideoGhost Specifications VideoGhost DVI VideoGhost HDMI VideoGhost VGA 4.5 V – 5.5 V DC 4.5 V – 5.5 V DC 4.5 V – 5.5 V DC Power supply Max. power 500 mA (2.5 W) 500 mA (2.5 W) 500 mA (2.5 W)
Page 18 The VGA version supports the most common resolution and refresh rate combinations: 50 Hz 56 Hz 60 Hz 70 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 100 Hz 120 Hz 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1280x720 1280x768 1280x800 1280x960 1280x1024 1360x768 1440x900 1600x900 1600x1200 1680x1050 1920x1080 1920x1200 Copyright © www.keelog.com...
Page 19: Troubleshooting
No video signal at the monitor or TV Please check the following: 1. Is the VideoGhost connected firmly to the signal source, such as the graphics card? 2. Is the monitor/TV connected firmly to the VideoGhost? 3. Is the USB cable connected?
Page 20 3. Check if the problem appears using a different USB port. 4. Contact the dealer you have purchased the device from. Please supply all necessary information (hardware type, model and manufacturer, OS type and version, and a short description of the problem). Copyright © www.keelog.com...
Page 21: Legal Disclaimer
The user should follow the guidelines contained in this document, otherwise no liability will be assumed. It is the user's responsibility to obey all effective laws in his/her country, which may prohibit usage of this product. For more information, visit the following websites: http://www.keelog.com/ http://www.airdrivewifi.com/ Copyright © www.keelog.com...