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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.
Read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the unit or any connected devices. ATEN regularly updates its product documentation for new features and fixes. For an up-to-date CAMLIVE documentation, visit http:// www.aten.com/global/en/...
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Chapter 1 Introduction Overview "CAMLIVE" is an HDMI UVC Video Capture device that sends unencrypted HDMI video to your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 laptop (or USB-A with the included adapter), or an UVC capture ready Android smartphone. It’s compliant with latest USB 3.1 Type-C specification.
Works with UVC capture ready Android smartphone *CAMLIVE cannot display or capture HDCP protected content 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...
Chapter 1. Introduction Supported Operating System and Requirements Operating System Minimum Hardware Requirement Windows 7 with Win7_driver installed CPU: Intel® i3 Dual Core 2.8Ghz or higher RAM: 4GB or more Windows 10 or later One USB-C Interface or USB-A Interface OS X 10.13 or later Android 5.0.1 or later with UVC support Android smartphone with UVC and USB-C Interface...
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Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Please review the safety information regarding the placement of this device in Safety Instructions, page 25. Connecting the CAMLIVE Unit Follow the steps below to connect the CAMLIVE to an HDMI source and the host. 1. Power on your host (e.g. laptop or Android smartphone). 2.
CAMLIVE User Manual Software To enable CAMLIVE, please download and install a suitable video recording or live streaming software for your requirement. Below lists some examples of supported video recording / live streaming software for PC. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. OBS: https://obsproject.com Xsplit: https://www.xsplit.com https://www.youtube.com...
Chapter 3 Livestream / Record Setup Livestream / Record Platform Below lists a few of the available live-streaming or recording software/platforms: OBS: https://obsproject.com Xsplit: https://www.xsplit.com https://www.youtube.com https://www.facebook.com 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.
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CAMLIVE User Manual 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.
Chapter 3. Livestream / Record Setup Go to the next section for an example of how to setup both video and audio for live-streaming and recording using 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.
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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.
Chapter 3. Livestream / Record Setup 6. For successful setup, the sources will be shown in the “Source” pane. Setup of video and audio sources are complete, you can now start live- streaming/video recording. Detailed configuration of your live-streaming/video recording software/platform is not within the scope of this user manual, please refer to the software/ platform’s instruction guides/manual.
CAMLIVE User Manual 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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Chapter 3. Livestream / Record Setup 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:...
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Chapter 4 The Firmware Upgrade Utility Overview The purpose of the Firmware Upgrade Utility is to provide an easy process for users to upgrade the CAMLIVE unit to either support PC video capture, or Android smartphone video capture capability. As new firmware versions become available, new firmware upgrade packages are posted on our website.
CAMLIVE User Manual Preparation To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. Connect the USB-C Host Connector to the host. If your laptop only has a USB-A interface, connect the (included) USB-C to USB-A adapter between the host and the USB-C Host connector. CAMLIVE 2.
Chapter 4. The Firmware Upgrade Utility Starting the Upgrade Upgrading the CAMLIVE to Support Android Smartphone To upgrade the CAMLIVE to support Android smartphone video capture: 1. Extract and open the downloaded firmware upgrade package file, right click on the Setup icon, and select Run as administrator as shown in the picture below.
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CAMLIVE User Manual 2. The Firmware Upgrade Utility welcome screen appears, and select Next. 3. To select an installation folder, click Browse, or click Next to continue.
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Chapter 4. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 4. A confirmation screen appears, click Next to perform the upgrade. 5. After the upgrade has completed, click Close to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
CAMLIVE User Manual Upgrading the CAMLIVE to Support PC To upgrade the CAMLIVE to support PC video capture: 1. Extract and open the downloaded firmware upgrade package file, right click on the Setup icon, and select Run as administrator as shown in the picture below.
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Chapter 4. The Firmware Upgrade Utility 3. To select an installation folder, click Browse, or click Next to continue. 4. A confirmation screen appears, click Next to perform the upgrade. 5. After the upgrade has completed, click Close to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.
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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 The power cord or plug has become damaged or frayed. Liquid has been spilled into the device. The device has been exposed to rain or water. The device has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. ...
Troubleshooting http://www.aten-usa.com/support Support Documentation Software Updates Telephone Support 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 1-949-428-1111 When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand: Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level, expansion cards, and software ...
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, support 480p@60, 720p@60, and 1080p@60 (non-HDCP) Video Resolution 480p@60, 720p@60, and 1080p@60...
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Appendix Function CAMLIVE Minimum Hardware PC/Mac: Requirement CPU: Intel® i3 Dual Core 2.8Ghz or higher RAM: 4GB or more One USB-C Interface or USB-A Interface Smartphone: Android smartphone with UVC and USB-C interface Note: 1. Latest UC3020 firmware upgrade for smartphone support is required.
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