INOGENI SHARE2U Dual USB 2.0 Video Mixer to USB 3.0 Converter User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: INOGENI

SHARE2U Dual USB 2.0 Video Mixer to USB 3.0 Converter
User Guide

Thank you!
You have just acquired the finest and easiest-to-use tool for simultaneous capture of two streams of uncompressed video with audio for your computer.
Easy, No Drivers, No Setup!
Versatile!
Compatible with all Apps!

PRODUCTS HIGHLIGHTS

EASY! No drivers required
Capture from MJPEG and H264 USB 2.0 cameras, which are UVC-compliant
Capture HDMI and VGA feeds
High-efficiency source selectors
Ideal for Video streaming and Videoconferencing
Compatible to all motherboards and chipsets
Powered via external power supply
Scaler and Colorspace Conversion
Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
DirectShow, AVFoundation, and V4L2 Compatible
Professional grade full-metal enclosure

OVERVIEW

The INOGENI CAM Series is the easiest and most reliable tool for simultaneous capture of two webcams and HDMI feeds into one single USB stream with audio for your PC for recording, videoconferencing, lecture capture, and streaming applications. No driver installation is necessary and it will work on all motherboards and USB 3.0 chipsets. Compact in size and rugged, the converter is a practical and easy-to-use USB 3.0 capture solution. It is compatible with Windows, OSX, and Linux operating systems, and is UVC-compliant, so it will work with all DirectShow/V4L2 and AVFoundation compatible software.
The converter supports 1080p resolutions up to 30 fps for USB and HDMI inputs. The line level stereo analog audio input and output are two-channel LPCM.
CAM Series devices come with a USB 3.0 cable and power supply.

Line level stereo audio support
Digital Fluid technology – Internal frame buffers maximize frame rate with any PC
Hardware-based color space and sampling conversion
Automatic scaling and frame rate conversion
Customizable video processing functions
Supports multiple devices on the same PC.
Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.

DEVICE CONNECTORS

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

SPECIFICATIONS

Feature summary
4:1 2x HDMI & 2x USB 2.0 Camera selector Smooth video switch HDMI 1080P60 + USB3.0 output

Video Inputs

1-

1 x USB 2.0 camera
MJPEG or H264 (*)
Depends on the camera specifications
Supported USB 2.0 cameras

2-

1 x USB 2.0 camera
MJPEG or H264 (*)
Depends on the camera specifications
Supported USB 2.0 cameras

3-HDMI 1080p30

4-HDMI 1080p30

Video Outputs
USB 3.0 uncompressed 1080p60
HDMI 1080p60
Audio Inputs
HDMI embedded PCM
USB camera audio
Audio Outputs
USB 3.0 PCM stereo, audio follows the input.
Control Options
Front buttons
RS-232
LAN
USB
IP Interface
DHCP not supported.
Static IP address configuration through our Control App.
Video Selection Response Time
Less than 0.2 seconds for switching between USB inputs.
Less than 0.2 seconds for switching between HDMI inputs with the same video resolution.
Less than 0.2 seconds for switching between USB input and “active” HDMI input and vice-versa.
Up to 2 seconds switching between HDMI inputs if video resolutions are different.
*Active HDMI input is the last selected HDMI input.
Motherboard & Laptop
Compatible with all processors and chipsets. Intel, Renesas, ASMedia and Fresco Logic
Camera Supported
Cameras and camcorders with an HDMI, DVI or USB 2.0 output
Software Compatibility
UVC-compliant. Runs with all software compatible to DirectShow, AVFoundation and V4L2.
Compatible to: Teams, Zoom, Skype, Webex, Hangout, etc.
See more compatible applications here
Adapter / Cables Included
Power supply, USB 3.0 cable, RS-232 terminal block adapter.
Weight / Dimensions
1 lb (469 g)
7 1/4” x 4 1/2” x 1 1/4”
(L x W x H)
Operating Temperature
0° to 45° C
32° to 113° F
Storage Temperature
-40° to 105° C
-40° to 221° F
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
Power
12V, 500mA (adapter included)
UPC Code
040232633836
Origin Canada
Warranty
2 years

TOP USER BUTTONS

These buttons have the same function as presented in the INOGENI Control App software.

| Input 1 (USB1) to full screen.

Input 2 (USB2) to full screen.

Input 3 (HDMI1) to full screen.

Input 4 (HDMI2) to full screen.

Black video outputs.

Lock keypad. To lock/unlock the keypad, press and hold this button for a minimum of 5 seconds.

Not used, reserved for customization.

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SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL

Here are the serial communication settings:
Baud rate: 9600 // Data bits: 8 // Stop bits: 1 // Parity: None // Flow control: None
Terminal block pinout
As written on the back of the device, here is the pinout of the terminal block.

Pin 1: Receive
Pin 2: GND
Pin 3: Transmit
Pin 4: 5V supply (for INOGENI Remote)

Commands
If the commands are recognized, the “ACK” string will be sent.
If the commands are NOT recognized, the “NACK” string will be sent.
Commands sent to the serial interface must have the ‘<’ character at the beginning and the ‘>’ character at the end.

COMMAND	Command description
	Select input 1
	Select input 2
	Select input 3
	Select input 4
	Save the current configuration onboard for future use
	Erase the current configuration onboard and return to default values
	Black video
	Show video
	Reset the device
	Returns the selected input
	Return the firmware versions and video statistics.
	Moves PTZ camera horizontally. This is a relative control.’

X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2
Y = -1, counterclockwise
= 0, stop
= 1,clockwise

| Moves PTZ camera vertically. This is a relative control. 1 X = 1, for USB1 = 2,for USB2

¹The function works for specific cameras:
– Logitech® Rally, MeetUp, and PTZ Pro.
– AVer® CAM520 cameras.

| Y = 1, camera goes up
= 0, stop
= -1, the camera goes down
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| Sets zoom of the camera. This is a relative control. ‘ X = 1, for USB1 = 2, for 092 Y = 100 to 500 | Tells the PTZ camera to go to a saved preset position. ‘ X = 1, for USB1 = 2, for USB2 Y = 1 to 3, for preset 1, 2 and 3 | Saves current position to camera preset memory. 1 X = 1, for USB1 = 2, for USB2 Y = 1 to 3, for preset 1, 2 and 3 | Video source flip. X = 1, for USB1 = 2,for USB2 = 3,for HDMI1 = 4,for HDMI2 Y = 0, no flip = 1,vertical flip = 2,horizontal flip

INOGENI REMOTE

The INOGENI Remote needs to be connected to the terminal block port in order to operate. Apply to wire accordingly. This remote is sending serial commands to the CAM device. Make sure to set the DIP SW6 for CAM100 and CAM300 devices in order to apply power to the remote before going further. See the “DIP SWITCHES” section of this document for more details. Check the user manual of the INOGENI REMOTE for more details.
For SHARE2U and CAM series – You need to wire up an RJ45 cable to a terminal block plug.

Do not plug an RJ45 cable between the INOGENI device and the REMOTE.

LAN INTERFACE

The default IP address of the device is 192.168.0.81. Use our Control App in order to change it.
Changing the IP address of the device is done through our USB interface.
Please connect the device to your computer using the provided USB cable and load our Control App.
The device is not DHCP compliant.
You can use any telnet application in order to communicate with the device using TCP. Make sure to use the right IP address and port 50000.

You can use the commands by sending HTTP or TCP requests. For example, you can send an HTTP request by sending it using any browser, for example, to 192.168.0.81:50000/COMMAND. If the command is recognized, you will receive the ACK string.
Commands sent to the serial interface must have the ‘$’ character at the beginning and ‘$’ character at the end.

COMMAND	Command description
$IN1$	Select input 1
$IN2$	Select input 2
$IN3$	Select input 3
$IN4$	Select input 4
$SAVE$	Save the current configuration onboard for future use
$RSTR$	Erase the current configuration onboard and return to default values
$BLK$	Black video
$SHW$	Show video
$RST$	Reset the device
$POLL$	Returns the selected input
$GET$	Return the firmware versions and video statistics.
$PAN_X_Y$	Moves PTZ camera horizontally. This is a relative control.2

X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2
Y = -1, counterclockwise
= 0, stop
= 1, clockwise
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$TILT_X_Y$| Moves PTZ camera vertically. This is a relative control. 2
X = 1, for US131
= 2, for USB2
Y = 1, camera goes up
= 0, stop
= -1, camera goes down.
SZOOM X Y$| Sets zoom of camera. This is a relative control. 2
X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2
Y = 100 to 500
$PRESET X_Y$| Tells PTZ camera to go to a saved preset position. 2
X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2
Y = 1 to 3, for preset 1, 2 and 3
$SAVEPRESET_X_Y$| Saves current position to camera preset memory. 2
X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2
Y = 1 to 3, for preset 1, 2 and 3
$INV_X_Y$| Video source flip.
X = 1, for USB1
= 2,for USB2
= 3,for HDMI1
= 4,for HDMI2
Y = 0, no flip
= 1,vertical flip
= 2,horizontal flip

DIP SWITCHES

The device has DIP switches below the device in order to force settings. Here are the functions of the DIP switches.

SW1| OFF| USB resolution is 1080p only. This will force the application to take high-quality video. (default)
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ON| Multiple USB resolutions are available.
SW2| | For future use
SW3| OFF| Frame buffer frequency is set to 60Hz. (default)
ON| Frame buffer frequency is set to 50Hz.
SW4| | Reserved
SW5| | Reserved
SW6| OFF| Disable 5V on the terminal block. (default)
ON| Enable 5V on the terminal block.
This switch must be set in order to power up the connected remote.

INOGENI CONTROL APP

The INOGENI Control App allows you to control and monitor video sources.

The device has its own application in order to control the device using the USB HID interface.
You can also monitor the firmware versions installed on the device and the status of the USB and HDMI inputs.
You can update your device to the latest firmware using the Update menu. The C++ source code of this application is available on demand.
Visit the Software Update page under the INOGENI CAM300 section for more details.

CONFIGURATION

The INOGENI Control App allows you to configure some internal settings like shown here.

Identification:
You can set the device name. This is the name that will appear on your computer. For Windows users, after you set the name, you will need to delete the INOGENI composite device inside the device manager in order to update the name. If you plug the device to another computer, the new name will be taken into account.
Image Controls:
You can do a verical/horizontal flip of each video input if it is necessary.
LAN Configuration:
You can set the IP and subnet mask of the device.
Allow standby mode:
Allows you to disable video capture from the cameras if the INOGENI device is not in use. If the HDMI output of the device is active, this setting is overriden.
For all of these settings, you need to apply them in order to save them onboard. You can restore settings by clicking on the “Restore defaults” button.

AUDIO CONTROL

The device embeds an audio selector. You have complete control over USB 2.0 and HDMI inputs and output. You can also mute and adjust the gain on I/Os. You can click the “Apply” button in order to keep the configuration at each bootup. You can also restore the default configuration by clicking the “Restore defaults” button.
HDMI input audio is always mixed with USB 2.0 and/or analog inputs. You can mute HDMI audio by clicking on the MUTE button.

SUPPORT

Engineered by video professionals, for video professionals, it is your most compatible USB 3.0 device.
INOGENI expertise at your fingertips:

Expert Technical Support team at support@inogeni.com for immediate help or if you have any technical questions about our products.
You can visit our list of compatible USB 2.0 cameras to see if this one fits the device.
Extensive Knowledge Base to learn from other customers’ experiences.

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