Corsair 10025010 Elgato Game Capture HD User Manual

Corsair 10025010 Elgato Game Capture HD

Improve Elgato Game Capture HD software performance

Elgato Game Capture HD software works well if your computer exceeds the basic System Requirements. Those requirements vary depending on what hardware unit you’re using.

To find out more, please see these detailed articles:

• Elgato Game Capture HD System Requirements
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 System Requirements
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 S System Requirements
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro System Requirements

If your computer barely meets the minimum System Requirements, then performance may suffer, especially if you are trying to do a number of things at the same time.

Here are a few steps you can take to improve performance in such situations.

Change The USB Port

Try your hardware using all possible USB ports on your computer, to see if performance improves. Using another USB port can help because there often is more than one internal USB bus, and switching ports may provide more USB bandwidth.

Change The Quality (Bitrate)

Video Quality, also known as the Bitrate, is how much data is used to represent each second of video.  It’s usually measured in Megabits Per Second (Mbps).

• Elgato Game Capture HD has a maximum quality of 30Mbps for 1080p video.
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 has a maximum quality of 40Mbps for 1080p video.
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 S has a maximum quality of 40Mbps for 1080p video.
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro has a maximum quality of 60Mbps for 1080p video.

These Bitrates are higher than some computers can handle.

• Lowering the Bitrate will save a lot of hard drive space, and will allow your computer to process the H.264 video you’re capturing with less effort.
• Lowering the Bitrate will reduce the time it takes to upload files to YouTube.
• Since almost every streaming service can’t handle very high Bitrates, lowering the Bitrate can also improve streaming performance.
• You can change the Bitrate in the Capture Settings of the Elgato   Game Capture HD software, by moving the Quality slider.

Try lowering the Bitrate to somewhere between 10 and 15Mbps, to see if that helps.  Make further adjustments as needed, either higher or lower, until you find the point where performance starts to dip.  Then, make sure you stay below that level.

You will be able to see the current Bitrate listed at the top of the Capture Settings window if you have a signal.

Change The Resolution

• Video Resolution is how many pixels are used to make an image.  720p (1280 by 720 pixels) and 1080p (1920 by 1080 pixels) are resolutions.
• Increasing the Resolution increases how much data is used to represent each frame of video.  Increased resolutions will make your computer work harder to process the same video.
• Lowering the Resolution will save a lot of hard drive space, and will allow your computer to process the H.264 video you’re capturing with less effort.
• Lowering the Resolution will reduce the time it takes to upload files to YouTube.
• Since almost every streaming service can’t handle very high Resolutions, lowering the Resolution can also improve streaming performance.
• You can change the Resolution in the Capture Settings of the Elgato   GameCaptureHD software, by adjusting the Profile.

However, the primary place to change the Resolution is at the video source.  For example, go to the settings of your PlayStation 4 or Xbox One and change the resolution from 1080p to 720p.

You will be able to see the current Resolution listed at the top of the Capture Settings window if you have a signal.

Lower The Frame Rate (fps)

The video Frame Rate is how many still images are used to make a second of video.  30 Frames Per Second (fps) or 60 fps are Frame Rates.

• Elgato Game Capture HD has a maximum Frame Rate of 30 fps for 1080p video.
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 has a maximum Frame Rate of 60 fps for 1080p video.
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 S has a maximum Frame Rate of 60 fps for 1080p video.
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro has a maximum Frame Rate of 60 fps for 1080p video.

All devices have a maximum Frame Rate of 60 fps for 720p video.

Increasing the Frame Rate increases how much data is used to represent each second of video.  Increased Frame Rates will make your computer work harder to process the same video.
Lowering the Frame Rate will save a lot of hard drive space, and will allow your computer to process the H.264 video you’re capturing with less effort.
You can change the Frame Rate in the Capture Settings of the Elgato Game Capture HD software.

In Elgato Game Capture HD software version 2.0, the option will be called Allow 60 fps.  In earlier software, the 60-fps option is called Preserve Source Format.  If you turn off 60 fps, you will get 30 fps.

See this article for more information about accessing 60 fps content:

How do I record 720p video at 59.94 or 60 fps with Elgato Game Capture HD?

• Note that in many situations 30 fps may be represented as 29.97 fps and 60 fps as 59.94 fps.
• You will be able to see the current Frame Rate listed at the top of the Capture Settings window if you have a signal.

Turn Off the Flashback Recording

• Elgato   Game Capture HD has a video buffer, that constantly records video while you play your game.
• You can manipulate that buffer as much as you want – rewind, pause, or fast forward – and you can also use Flashback Recording.
• Flashback Recording lets you rewind the incoming video to where you want to start recording and press the Record button.  Elgato Game Capture   HD will start recording from that point, even if it’s from an hour ago.
• If you turn off Flashback Recording, then a lot less hard drive space will be used.  Elgato Game Capture HD software also won’t work as hard.  This can improve overall performance.
• You can turn off Flashback Recording in the Capture section of the Preferences.

Turn Off the Video Preview

• Elgato Game Capture HD will display incoming video in the main software window, but you can still capture and stream even if that video is not being displayed.
• To disable the video preview, you can use a special button in the software interface.

It is highlighted in red, in the image below:

• Elgato Game Capture HD software won’t need to work as hard since it won’t have to decode video for playback.  This can improve overall performance.

Turn Off Automatic Export

Elgato Game Capture HD software has a feature that allows you to “AlwaysconvertnewvideostoMP4files”.  That feature is in the Sharing section of the Preferences.

• This conversion process takes additional CPU power, and if you are doing other things in the Elgato Game Capture HD software during the export to MP4, there can be a performance hit.
• Turning off this feature can improve performance.  If you turn it off, you can always manually Share the video from the Edit section of the Elgato Game Capture HD software.

Turn Off Stream Command

Elgato Game Capture HD software version 2.0 for Windows adds the ability to overlay webcam video and still graphics on top of your gameplay, while you are streaming. This new feature is called Stream Command, and it needs a very powerful computer to operate.

More about this feature, and its System Requirements, can be found here:

• Stream Command 2.0 and Elgato Game Capture HD software
• Stream Command 3.1 and Elgato Game Capture HD software

If your computer does not meet the System Requirements for Stream Command, you should turn that feature off, and use standard Live Streaming instead. You can turn off Stream Command in the Capture section of the Preferences.

Update Computer Operating System

Make sure your Operating System is up to date so that any performance improvements from Microsoft or Apple will be available to you.

Try Another Software Version

Check to make sure that you’re using the latest version of the Elgato Game Capture HD software, by visiting this page:https://www.elgato.com/en/game- capture-hd-support

• The newer Elgato Game Capture HD60 device must use version 2.0 or higher of the software.
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 Pro must use version 2.20.6 or higher of the software.
• Elgato Game Capture HD60 S must use version 3.20.2 or higher of the software.

NOTE: Elgato Game Capture HD is designed to be easy to use, but it has many features to discover.

There are many instructive articles that cover these features, which can be found in a searchable database:http://help.elgato.com/customer/portal/topics/460393-game-capture- hd/articles?b_id=360

The following article is a logical presentation of that information, designed to be a great way for new users to find the information they need.

If you would like more information about the Elgato Game Capture HD software interface, then see this detailed article:

• Elgato Game Capture HD 3.1 Software Interface

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Corsair 10025010 Elgato Game Capture HD used for?****

The Corsair 10025010 Elgato Game Capture HD is a device used to capture and record gameplay footage from gaming consoles, allowing you to create videos or stream your gameplay.

Which gaming consoles are compatible with the Elgato Game Capture HD?****

The Elgato Game Capture HD is compatible with various gaming consoles, including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles. It supports HDMI or component video inputs.

Does the Elgato Game Capture HD require a computer to function?****

Yes, the Elgato Game Capture HD requires a computer for capturing and recording gameplay footage. It connects to your computer via USB for data transfer and recording.

What video quality does the Elgato Game Capture HD support?****

The Elgato Game Capture HD supports capturing gameplay footage in up to 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second (FPS).

Can I live stream my gameplay using the Elgato Game Capture HD?****

Yes, the Elgato Game Capture HD supports live streaming. You can use software like OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) or the included Game Capture software to stream your gameplay to platforms like Twitch or YouTube.

What are the System Requirements for Elgato Game Capture HD software?****

The System Requirements vary depending on the hardware unit you’re using. You can find detailed articles on the Elgato website for each unit’s System Requirements.

What should I do if my computer barely meets the minimum System Requirements?****

Try using all possible USB ports on your computer, change the video quality (bitrate), lower the video resolution, lower the frame rate (fps), turn off flashback recording, turn off the video preview, turn off automatic export, turn off stream command, update your computer’s operating system, or try another software version.

How do I change the video quality (bitrate)?****

You can change the bitrate in the Capture Settings of the Elgato Game Capture HD software by moving the Quality slider.

How do I change the video resolution?****

You can change the resolution in the Capture Settings of the Elgato Game Capture HD software by adjusting the Profile. However, the primary place to change the resolution is at the video source.

How do I change the frame rate (fps)?****

You can change the frame rate in the Capture Settings of the Elgato Game Capture HD software. In version 2.0, the option will be called Allow 60 fps. In earlier software, the 60-fps option is called Preserve Source Format.

What is flashback recording?****

Flashback Recording lets you rewind the incoming video to where you want to start recording and press the Record button. Elgato Game Capture HD will start recording from that point, even if it’s from an hour ago.

How do I turn off flashback recording?****

You can turn off Flashback Recording in the Capture section of the Preferences.

What is Stream Command?****

Stream Command is a feature that allows you to overlay webcam video and still graphics on top of your gameplay while you are streaming.

How do I turn off Stream Command?****

You can turn off Stream Command in the Capture section of the Preferences.

How do I update my computer’s operating system?****

Check for updates in your computer’s settings or control panel.

Where can I find more information about Elgato Game Capture HD software?****

You can find instructive articles in a searchable database on the Elgato website.

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