ATEN UC3020-AT User Manual
ATEN UC3020-AT User Manual

ATEN UC3020-AT User Manual

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  • Page 1 CAMLIVE HDMI to USB-C UVC Video Capture User Manual www.aten.com...
  • Page 2: Emc Information

    © Copyright 2021 ATEN® International Co., Ltd. Manual Date: 2021-01-07 ATEN and the ATEN logo are registered trademarks of ATEN International Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. All other brand names and trademarks are the registered property of their respective owners. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
  • Page 3: User Information

    Japan 81-3-5615-5811 Korea 82-2-467-6789 North America 1-888-999-ATEN ext 4988 1-949-428-1111 User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CAMLIVE User Manual Table of Contents EMC Information ..........ii RoHS.
  • Page 6 CAMLIVE User Manual General ..........25 Technical Support .
  • Page 7: About This Manual

    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/...
  • Page 8: Conventions

    Indicates critical information. Product Information For information about all ATEN products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit ATEN on the Web or contact an ATEN Authorized Reseller. Visit ATEN on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers: International http://www.aten.com...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 10: Features

    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...
  • Page 11: Supported Operating System And Requirements

    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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  • Page 13: Hardware Setup

    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.
  • Page 14: Software

    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...
  • Page 15: Livestream / Record Setup

    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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17: Video And Audio Setup

    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.
  • Page 18 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:...
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21: Discovering Camlive On Your Android Device

    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.
  • Page 22: Using Usb-A Adapter

    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).
  • Page 23 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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  • Page 25: The Firmware Upgrade Utility

    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.
  • Page 26: Preparation

    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.
  • Page 27: Starting The Upgrade

    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.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30: Upgrading The Camlive To Support Pc

    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.
  • Page 31 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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  • Page 33: Appendix

    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.
  • Page 34 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. ...
  • Page 35: Technical Support

    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 ...
  • Page 36: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 37 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.
  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    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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