Safety precautions
To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment. Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
- Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock or burn.
- Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause damage, deterioration or malfunction.
- To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this product near water.
- Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
- Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
- Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
- Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before cleaning.
- Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.
- Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
- Keep the module away from liquids.
- Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by overheat.
- Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Product Introduction
Introduction
This HDMI to USB video capture dongle has 1 HDMI INPUT, 1 HDMI LOOP OUT and 1 USB OUTPUT. The HDMI INPUT supports resolutions up to 4K60. The USB OUTPUT can be used to power the device and capture videos with resolution up to 1080P60. It can be wildly used in video conference, multimedia broadcasting and other HDMI video capturing occasions.
Features
- HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 compliant
- 18Gbps HDMI video bandwidth, 5Gbps USB video bandwidth
- Support 4K2K@60Hz downscaling to 1080p60Hz
- Support 4K60 4:4:4 HDMI loop out
- Operative in Windows, Linux and OS X
- USB transmission speed up to 300~350Mb/s
- Compact in design, plug and play
- Compatible with VLC, OBS, XSPLIT, AMCAP and other video capturing software.
- HDMI INPUT video resolution reaches up to 4K2K@60Hz; USB OUTPUT video resolution has a range between 480i to 1080p60Hz
Package List
- 1 × HDMI to USB Video Capture Dongle
- 1 × USB 3.0 Type-A Cable (0.5m, Blue)
- 1 × User Manual
Panel Description
| No. | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDMI IN | HDMI input port, connected to a source device via the HDMI cable. |
| 2 | HDMI OUT | HDMI loop out port, connected to a display device such as TV via the HDMI cable. |
| 3 | PWR LED (Green) | The power LED lights in green when the device is powered on. |
| 4 | USB | USB type-A output port, connected to a PC with the USB cable. |
| 5 | LINK LED (Green) | The link LED lights in green when the USB port outputs signals to the connected PC. |
Specification
| Technical | |
|---|---|
| HDMI Compliance | HDMI 2.0b |
| HDCP Compliance | HDCP 2.2 |
| Video Bandwidth | HDMI: 18 Gbps; USB: 5Gbps |
| Video Resolution | Up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4 |
| Video Compression Standards | Video will be in YUV2 with no compression if output via a USB 3.0 port; Video will be compressed in MJPEG if output via a USB 2.0 port |
| USB OUTPUT Resolution | Support 4K24/25/30/50/60 INPUT down scaling to 1080P OUTPUT; For resolutions lower than 1080P, INPUT keeps the same as OUTPUT |
| Color Depth | 8/10/12-bit |
| Color Space | RGB, YCbCr_4:4:4, YCbCr_4:2:2, YCbCr_4:2:0 |
| HDMI Audio Format | PCM 2.0 |
| USB Audio Format | PCM 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 GEN 1 |
| ESD Protection | Human body model — ±8kV (air-gap discharge) & ±4kV (contact discharge) |
| Connection | |
| Input | 1 × HDMI Type A [19-pin female] |
| Outputs | 1 × HDMI Type A [19-pin female] 1 × USB Type A [female] |
| Mechanical | |
|---|---|
| Housing | Plastic Enclosure |
| Color | Black |
| Dimensions | 90mm(W) × 60mm(D) × 16mm(H) |
| Weight | 47g |
| Power Supply | USB 5V / 900mA |
| Power Consumption | 3.5W (Max) |
| Operation Temperature | 32 ~ 104°F / 0 ~ 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -4 ~ 140°F / -20 ~ 60°C |
| Relative Humidity | 20 ~ 90% RH (no condensation) |
OBS Operation Instructions
The OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) Studio software needs to be installed in your PC at first before video capture. After device connection, you can follow steps as below to process the OBS settings.
- Download the “OBS” application to your computer at first.
- Double-click the OBS shortcut to open the application.
- Click “+” at the right-bottom corner on the Source window, select “Video Capture Device”, and then click “OK” to select a source video as shown in figure.
- Select “FHD Video-USB3.0” from the Device drop-down menu at the beginning of the pop-up Properties page, then check “Use custom audio device” and choose “FHD Audio” at the bottom of the page. After that, click “OK” to save the properties settings.
- On entering the setting page, click the “Audio” tab, then choose “48Khz” as the Sample Rate and “USB3.0 Capture Digital Audio” for “Mic/Auxiliary Audio Device”. After that, click “Apply” and “OK” in turn to save the audio settings.
- Click the setting icon on the Audio Mixer window, and select “Advanced Audio Properties”. When a box pops out, you can choose “Monitor and Output” and click “Close” to exit out of the advanced audio properties settings.
- On entering the setting page, click the “Video” tab, then you can set “Base Resolution” and “OUTPUT Resolution”. After that, click “Apply” and “OK” in turn to save the Video settings.
- On entering the setting page, click the “OUTPUT” tab, then select a “Recording Path”, set “Recording Quality”, “Recording Format” etc. After that, click “Apply” and “OK” in turn to save the Output settings.
- When all settings have been completed, click “Start Recording” to start video capture. Clicking it again, the video capture will be stopped.
- When the video is captured, click “Exit” and the software will be closed.











System Diagram
The following diagrams illustrate typical input and output connections that can be utilized with this device:
Note: The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
- HDTV
- PC
- DVD or Blu-ray Player
- PWR
- LINK
- IN
- USB
- OUT
HDMI to USB3.0 Video Capture Dongle
Usage Precaution
- Make sure all components and accessories included before installation.
- System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and humidity.
- All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and safe.
- All devices should be connected before power on.
After-Sales Service
If there appear some problems when running the product, please check and deal with the problems referring to this user manual. Any transport costs are borne by the users during the warranty.
- Product Limited Warranty: This product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years (The purchase invoice shall prevail).
- What the warranty does not cover (servicing available for a fee):
- Technical Support: For any questions or problems, contact your distributor or reseller and tell them the respective product name and version, the detailed failure situation as well as the formation of the cases.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
- Warranty expiration.
- Factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
- Damage, deterioration or malfunction caused by:
- Normal wear and tear.
- Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
- No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty.
- The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the model of the product for repairing or had been altered.
- Damage caused by force majeure.
- Servicing not authorized by distributor.
- Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
- Delivery, installation or labor charges for installation or setup of the product.
Asking for Assistance
Technical Support
Technical Support Hours
- 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Thursday
- 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday
Write to
PureLink GmbH
Von-Liebig-Straße 10
D - 48432 Rheine
Phone: +49 5971 800299 - 0
Fax: +49 5971 800299 – 99
www.purelink.de
info@purelink.de
Legal & Compliance
Product identification
Model: PT-C-HDUSB – manual version 1.0
Trademarks and disclaimer
Product model and logo are trademarks. All other company and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without prior written permission. We reserve the right to make changes to the device, packaging or manual and accept no liability for misprints.
EU conformity
PureLink hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-C-HDUSB complies with Directives 1907/2006/EU und 2011/65/EU. PureLink GmbH hereby declares that this product PureTools PT-C-HDUSB complies with Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU.
| Directive / Regulation |
|---|
| 1907/2006/EU |
| 2011/65/EU |
| 2014/30/EU |
| 2014/35/EU |
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at: www.purelink.de
FCC
FCC FCC FCC FCC Statement It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment
WEEE reg. no.: DE 93847290
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the product, packaging or in this manual means that electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with household waste at the end of its life. Hand in old devices free of charge at a public collection point or return them to a distributor obliged to take them back. Remove batteries and lamps that can be removed without destroying the device before handing it in, and delete any personal data stored on the device. Details are regulated by national law. By returning old devices you help protect the environment.
Packaging
Dispose of packaging separately by material (paper/cardboard, plastics) via the local collection systems. Keep packaging material away from children – risk of suffocation. Packaging register LUCID: DE5958616449295.
