ClearClick HD Video Capture Box Ultimate User Manual

1. Kupu Whakataki

The ClearClick HD Video Capture Box Ultimate is designed to capture and stream video from various sources, including HDMI, RCA, VHS, VCR, DVD players, camcorders, and Hi8 devices. This device allows you to digitize your video content without requiring a computer for basic recording. It supports recording to microSD cards, USB flash drives, or USB hard drives.

Important Note: This device does not monitor, record, or live stream from HDMI sources that are content-protected or copyrighted (e.g., some Blu-ray players, streaming media sticks). Attempting to use such sources will result in a black screen. This is not an indication of a defective device.

Image 1.1: Device displaying an important note regarding content-protected HDMI sources.

2. Nga korero haumaru

• Kaua e tukuna te taputapu ki te wai, ki te makuku nui ranei.
• Avoid extreme temperatures. Operate the device in a well-ventilated area.
• Kaua e ngana ki te wetewete, ki te whakarereke ranei i te taputapu. Tukuna atu nga ratonga katoa ki nga kaimahi whai tohu.
• Use only the provided power adapter or a compatible 5V/2A power source.
• Tiakina te taputapu mai i nga papa autō kaha.

3. Ihirangi mokete

Manatokona kei roto katoa nga mea kei roto i te kete:

• ClearClick HD Video Capture Box Ultimate device
• Mana Mamao (e hiahiatia ana he pākahiko AAA 2x, kāore i roto)
• Tauera HDMI
• RCA (AV) Cable
• USB Pūrere Taputapu
• USB-C taura
• Pukapuka Kaiwhakamahi me te Aratohu Tīmatanga Tere

Image 3.1: Contents of the ClearClick HD Video Capture Box Ultimate package.

4. Pūrere Neke Atuview

4.1 Paewhiri o mua me nga Mana Whakahaere

Whakaahua 4.1: Mua view of the device with LCD screen and control buttons.

• Mata LCD: 3.5-inch display for previewing video and navigating menus.
• Pātene Whakamuri: Ka hoki ki te tahua o mua, ki te mata ranei.
• Patene Tahua: Ka uru atu ki te tahua tautuhinga o te pūrere.
• Ngā Pātene Aronga (Runga, Raro, Mauī, Matau): Whakatere mā roto i ngā tahua ka whakarerekē i ngā tautuhinga.
• Pene OK: Ka whakamana i nga whiringa.
• Pātene Hiko: Ka whakakā/whakaweto i te taputapu.
• Patene Runga / Raro: Whakaritea te rōrahi purei anō.
• Whakauru Whakaoho: Mo te hono i te hopuoro o waho.
• Rec/Stop Button: Initiates or stops video recording.
• Patene Aratau: Switches between different operating modes (e.g., Record, Playback).

4.2 Ngā Putanga Taha me Muri

Image 4.2: Rear ports of the device, including Headphone Jack, AV In, HDMI In, HDMI Out, USB Out, and USB-C.

• Tihakihihi For audio monitoring.
• AV In (Analog Audio/Video): Connects to RCA (composite) video sources.
• HDMI In Port: Connects to HDMI video sources.
• Tauranga Whakaputa HDMI: Connects to a TV or monitor for pass-through viewing.
• Putanga Putanga USB: For connecting USB storage devices (flash drives, hard drives).
• Tauranga USB-C: For power supply and PC connection for live streaming.

Whakaahua 4.3: Taha view of the device showing the SD Card slot.

• Mokamoka Kaari SD: For inserting a microSD card (up to 128 GB) for storage.

5. Tatūnga

5.1 Whakakaha i te Pūrere

1. Connect the provided USB-C cable to the USB-C port on the device.
2. Connect the other end of the USB-C cable to the USB Power Adapter.
3. Plug the USB Power Adapter into a wall outlet.
4. Press and hold the Power button on the device to turn it on. The device has a built-in rechargeable battery (3.7V / 1800mAh) for portable use, but it is recommended to keep it plugged in for extended operation.

5.2 Inserting Storage

The device supports microSD cards (up to 128 GB), USB flash drives (up to 128 GB), and USB hard drives (up to 4 TB).

• For microSD Card: Insert the microSD card into the SD Card slot until it clicks into place. Ensure the card is inserted correctly (often upside down relative to the device's orientation).
• For USB Drive: Connect your USB flash drive or hard drive to the USB Out Port.

5.3 Te Hono i ngā Pūtake Ataata

Choose the appropriate connection method for your source device:

• HDMI Source (e.g., game console, set-top box): Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI output of your source device to the HDMI In Port on the capture box.
• RCA/AV Source (e.g., VCR, camcorder, DVD player): Connect the RCA (yellow, white, red) cables from the AV output of your source device to the AV In ports on the capture box. Ensure the colors match (yellow for video, white for left audio, red for right audio).

Image 5.1: Device connected to an RCA video source. It is recommended to verify your AV/RCA source is functional before use.

5.4 Connecting to a Display (Optional)

Ki view your video source on a larger screen while recording, connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out Port on the capture box to an HDMI input on your TV or monitor.

6. Nga Tohutohu Whakahaere

6.1 Tuhi Tuhituhi

1. Ensure the device is powered on and your video source is connected and playing.
2. The video feed should appear on the device's LCD screen.
3. Pehia te Rec/Kati button (or the record button on the remote control) to begin recording. A recording indicator will appear on the screen.
4. Pehia te Rec/Kati pātene anō hei whakamutu i te tuhi. Ko te mea i tuhia file will be saved to your inserted storage device.

6.2 Tahua Navigation me Tautuhinga

1. Pehia te Tahua te paatene ki te uru ki nga tautuhinga.
2. Whakamahia te Patene Arahanga to navigate through options.
3. Perehi OK hei tīpako i tētahi kōwhiringa, hei whakaū rānei i tētahi tautuhinga.
4. Perehi Whakamuri ki te puta i te tahua.

6.3 Resolution Settings

The device supports HD (720P/1080P for HDMI) and SD (720x480 for RCA) video capture. You can select the desired resolution through the menu settings. Note that the 'video quality' button on the remote typically opens a menu to choose between HD or SD resolution, not a quality bitrate setting.

6.4 Live Streaming (PC Required)

Live streaming is supported via PC using OBS software. This feature is compatible with Windows operating systems only; Mac and XSplit are not supported.

1. Connect the device to your PC using the USB-C cable.
2. Ensure your video source is connected to the capture box.
3. On your PC, open OBS Studio.
4. Add a 'Video Capture Device' source in OBS and select the ClearClick device.
5. Whirihorahia ō tautuhinga roma i roto i te OBS.

6.5 Whakahoki

To play back recorded videos:

1. Pehia te Aratau pātene ki te huri ki te aratau purei.
2. Whakamahia te Patene Arahanga to select a video file.
3. Perehi OK kia timata te purei.
4. Whakamahia te Rōrahi Whakarunga/Whakararo buttons to adjust audio.

6.6 Whakaputa Waorooro

Connect a wired microphone to the Microphone Input jack to record external audio alongside your video. Bluetooth microphones are not supported.

7. Tiaki

• Te horoi: Whakamahia he kakahu ngohengohe, maroke hei horoi i te taputapu. Kaua e whakamahi i nga kai horoi wai, i nga taonga abrasive ranei.
• Tiaki Pūhiko: For optimal battery life, avoid fully discharging the battery frequently. If storing for an extended period, charge the battery to approximately 50%.
• Rokiroki: Whakaorangia te taputapu ki te waahi makariri, maroke atu i te ra tika.

8. Te Raru

• Black Screen from HDMI Source: If you see a black screen when connecting an HDMI source, verify that the source is not content-protected (HDCP enabled). The device cannot record or display content-protected HDMI signals.
• No Signal from RCA/AV Source: Ensure your VCR/camcorder/video source is functional and correctly connected. Test the source by connecting it directly to a TV.
• Ngā Take Tukutahitanga Ororongo/Ataata: While recorded files are generally good, some users have reported minor sync issues during live preview, especially at higher resolutions. This typically does not affect the final recorded file.
• SD Card Difficult to Insert/Remove: The SD card slot can be tight. Ensure the card is oriented correctly and apply gentle, firm pressure. For removal, a tool like small pliers might be needed if it's stuck.
• Mana Mamao Kore Whakautu: Ensure fresh AAA batteries are installed correctly. Sometimes, pressing buttons twice may be necessary.
• Blurry Livestreaming (PowerPoint): When livestreaming content like PowerPoint presentations, some blurriness may occur. Recorded files generally maintain better quality.
• No True Passthrough: The device requires power and must be turned on to pass through a signal to an external display, even if not recording.

9. Whakatakotoranga

10. Pūtāhui me te Tautoko

The ClearClick HD Video Capture Box Ultimate comes with a 1-Year Warranty and Tech Support from ClearClick, a USA-based small business.

For technical assistance or warranty claims, please contact ClearClick support:

• Īmēra: support@clearclick.tech
• Webpae: www.clearclick.tech