ClearClick Video Capture and Live Streaming Software User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- ClearClick
Table of Contents
Video Capture & Live Streaming
Software – Quick Start Guide
Video Capture and Live Streaming Software
VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ L BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE!
If you are recording or live streaming from an HDMI source, please note the
following:
Many HDMI video sources are encrypted with content protection called “HDCP,”
even if the content is not copyrighted.
Complying with laws, the Video2USB™ device does not record or live stream HDMI
sources that have content protection.
OBS Software Quick Start Guide
STEP #1. Plug the device into your PC or Mac. (If your computer doesn’t
have a USB-C port, use the included USB adapter.)
STEP #2. Your computer will automatically install the device, usually
within a minute.
STEP #3. Go to
www.ClearClick.com/software/ and
download & install the OBS software on your computer.
STEP #4. Open/run the OBS software.
STEP #5. Under “Scenes,” make sure there is only one scene listed. If so,
continue to step #6.
If more than one scene is listed, delete the extra scene(s) using the minus
“-” button.
If no scenes are listed, click the plus “+” button to create one scene.)
STEP #6. Under “Sources,” delete any preexisting sources by selecting them and clicking the minus “-” button, until “Sources” is empty. **STEP
7.** Next, under “Sources,” click the plus “+” button and select “Video
Capture Device.”Then, click “OK” to create the video source.In the video
source settings, make sure the “Device” setting is set to “ClearClick” and
click “OK.” STEP #8. Next, under “Sources,” click the plus “+” button and
choose “Audio Input Capture.”Then, click “OK” to create the audio source.In
the audio source settings, make sure the “Device” setting is set to “Digital
Audio Interface – ClearClick” or similar and click “OK.” STEP #9. Now,
plug in an HDMI source, AV source, or S-Video source into the Video2USB™
device.You should be able to see your video source on the screen. IMPORTANT
NOTE: You will not be able to hear/monitor the audio from your source. (It
will show up in the final recording or stream.)
However, you can verify that audio is coming through by watching the green bar
below “Audio Input Capture.” STEP #10. To start recording or live
streaming, click the “Start Recording” or “Start Streaming” buttons.When
you’re ready to stop recording or streaming, click the “Stop Recording” or
“Stop Streaming” button. STEP #11: To play back your recorded videos,
browse the files on your PC or Mac. The software typically saves the
recordings in the “Videos” folder on your PC or Mac. STEP #12 (Optional):
If your recorded videos are jerky/not smooth, please adjust the recording
settings by clicking the “Settings” button and navigating to the “Output”
section.
Under “Recording Quality,” select “High Quality, Medium File Size” and click
“Apply/OK.” How To Play Back Files If Your Computer Does Not Support MKV
Format
If your computer is older and has trouble playing back recorded files, please
download the VLC media player software below to play back your recorded files.
www.VideoLAN.org
More Tutorials & Resources on the OBS Recording/Streaming Software
For more tutorials & resources on the OBS software, please visit:
www.ClearClick.com/software/
Troubleshooting / FAQs
1. I get an error: “HDCP Protection Not Supported.”****
– This means that your HDMI video source is copyrighted AND/OR has content
protection.
– Our device cannot legally record from these sources. For more information on
this issue, please see page #1 of this manual.
2. I don’t get a signal from my video source in the OBS software.****
– A) Make sure you have connected an HDMI source, AV source, or S-Video to the
Video2USB™ device and that a signal is coming from it.
– B) Make sure you have unplugged any video sources from the Video2USB™ that
you are not currently recording from.
– C) Make sure you have set the OBS software to the correct input sources by
following the Quick Start Guide exactly.
– D) Note that you won’t hear the audio while you are previewing or recording
your video source. However, your audio will show up in the recorded file(s) or
live stream.
3. My recording is jerky/not smooth or the audio/video is out of sync.****
– Please see step #12 (page 11) of the Quick Start Guide on the previous pages.
4. How do I change the format of the recorded video files?****
In the software, click “Settings” → Output → Recording Format → Choose your desired format.
5. I have a question that isn’t listed here, or need further support.****
– Please email us at support@clearclick.com
with your order number, and we’ll be happy to help!
– We will try to respond within hours if possible.
System Requirements & Technical Specifications
System Requirements (OS)| PC: Windows 11, 10, 8, 7
Mac: OS X 10.10 or higher
Linux: Ubuntu 14.04 or higher
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System Requirements
(Hardware)| “Bare Minimum” Requirements: Intel Core i5 4th Generation or
Higher
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (or equivalent) or higher 4 GB RAM
“Recommended” Requirements: Intel Core i7 4th Generation or higher
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M (or equivalent) or higher 8 GB RAM
Maximum INPUT Resolution| 4K30
Maximum RECORDING/STREAMING Resolution| 1080P
Format / Codec| MKV, MP4
(MJPEG, YUY2)
Input Signals| HDMI, AV, S-Video
Output Signals| USB-C
www.ClearClick.com
support@clearclick.com
References
- ClearClick | A Leader in Providing Easy To Use Technology
- ClearClick | A Leader in Providing Easy To Use Technology
- Video Capture & Streaming Software Download – ClearClick
- VLC: Official site - Free multimedia solutions for all OS! - VideoLAN
- VLC: Official site - Free multimedia solutions for all OS! - VideoLAN
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