The SEADA SD-HU HDMI to USB3.0 Video Capture Device is a compact and portable unit designed for capturing HDMI video and audio signals. It offers superior performance, compatibility, and ease of setup, making it suitable for various applications.

Function Description:

The device captures one HDMI 1080p60 input signal and outputs it via USB. It functions as a Plug and Play (PnP) device, meaning it does not require any drivers to run, adhering to UVC (USB video class) and UAC (USB audio class) standards. This allows for automatic detection of input video formats and adjustment of output size and frame rate. The capture process for both video and audio is handled by the SD-HU itself, ensuring that it does not slow down the CPU of the connected computer.

Important Technical Specifications:

Host Interface: USB3.0 (with a throughput of 300-350MB/s) and USB2.0 (with a throughput of 40MB/s).
Input Interface: HDMI interface.
HDMI Input Formats:
- 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p
- 720p50, 720p60
- 1080i50, 1080i60
- 1080p24, 1080p25, 1080p30, 1080p50, 1080p60
Output Formats Resolutions:
- 640x480, 720x480, 720x576, 768x576, 800x600
- 1024x768, 1280x720, 1280x800, 1280x960, 1280x1024
- 1368x768, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050
- 1920x1080, 1920x1200
- 640x360, 856x480, 960x540, 1024x576
Frame Rate: 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps.
Audio & Video Capture: Standards of UVC and UAC.
Support of OS:
- Windows 7, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2
- Linux (Kernel version 2.6.38 and above)
- OS X (10.8 and above)
Software Compatibility:
- Windows Media Encoder (Windows)
- Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder (Windows, OS X)
- Real Producer Plus (Windows)
- VLC (Windows, OS X, Linux)
- QuickTime Broadcaster (OS X)
- QuickTime Player (OS X)
- Wirecast (Windows, OS X)
- Potplayer (Windows) and others.
Development Interface Compatibility:
- DirectShow (Windows), DirectSound (Windows)
- V4L2 (Linux), ALSA (Linux)
- OS X (QuickTime)
Size: 98x56x16 mm (L/W/H).
Power Consumption: <= 2.5W.
Working Temperature: 0-50 deg C.
Storage Temperature: -20-70 deg C.
Storage Humidity: 5%-90%.

Usage Features:

Plug and Play (PnP): The device is genuinely PnP and does not require any driver installation, making it very easy to use.
Broad OS Compatibility: It is compatible with Windows, Linux, and OS X operating systems.
High Throughput: Supports USB3.0 with 300-350MB/s throughput and is backward compatible with USB 2.0.
CPU Independent Capture: The video and audio capture process is handled by the SD-HU, preventing CPU slowdowns on the host computer.
Single Channel HD HDMI Capture: Capable of capturing one single channel HD HDMI video signal.
Automatic Format Detection: Automatically detects input video formats and adjusts output size and frame rate.
High Resolution and Frame Rate: Input and output video signals can reach 1080p/60 Hz.
YUV 422 Video Output: Compatible with UVC video capture and supports YUV 422 video output.
USB 3.0 Chipset Support: Supports various USB 3.0 chipsets including Intel, Renesas, ASMedia, and Fresco Logic.
PCIe Expansion Support: Also supports PCIe Gen1.1 x1 expansion via USB 3.0.

Operation Controls and Functions:

HDMI Input: This slot is used to connect the HDMI source output from devices like DVD players, PS3s, Set-top Boxes, and Notebooks.
USB3.0 Capture Out: This slot connects to the USB3.0 input of a computer or Notebook.
Power Indicator: An LED that illuminates when the device is connected to a computer's USB port, indicating power.
Action Indicator: An LED that illuminates when the device is capturing video normally, indicating active operation.

Connection Steps:

Connect the HDMI output of your signal source (e.g., Blu-Ray Player, Play Station, audio/video receiver, or satellite receiver) to the HDMI input of the SD-HU using an HDMI cable.
Insert one end of the USB3.0 cable into the SD-HU's USB3.0 interface and the other end into your computer's USB3.0 interface.
Since the device is based on UVC and UAC standards, no drivers are needed. The operating system will automatically add the relevant video and audio devices. For example, in Windows, new image devices will appear.

Software Instruction (Example using Potplayer on Windows 7):

Install the "Potplayer" application software on your computer.
Open the application by double-clicking the "Daum Potplayer" shortcut.
Access device settings by clicking "Potplayer > Open > Device settings..." or using the shortcut key "Alt+D".
- Select the "Analog TV" page.
- Choose "USB3.0 Video Capture" in the Video Device item.
- Select "HDMI" in the Input item.
- Choose a suitable capture resolution in the Format item.
- Select "USB3.0 Audio Capture" in the Audio Device item.
- Click "Open device" to open the capture interface.
To record video, open the Video recorder page by clicking "Potplayer > Video > Video recoder" or using the shortcut key "Alt+C".
- Select the desired storage position for recordings.
- Configure video and audio capture settings (e.g., file format, video codec, bitrate, size, FPS, audio codec, sample rate).
- Click "Start" to begin capturing video and audio.

Maintenance Features:

The manual does not explicitly detail maintenance features beyond the operational aspects. However, given its compact size and PnP nature, the device is designed for straightforward use without complex maintenance requirements. The specified working and storage temperatures, along with storage humidity, suggest standard care for electronic devices to ensure longevity.

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