AVMATRIX VC12-4K 4K HDMI PCIE Video Capture Card User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- AVMATRIX
Table of Contents
AVMATRIX VC12-4K 4K HDMI PCIE Video Capture Card User Manual
Brief Introduction
Overview
VC12-4K is a 4K HDMI PCIE video capture card, it supports 4K HDMI inputs and
capture,and compatible with console or PC games and digital cameras. HD video
capture up to 4K60 with bit rates up to 800 Mbps,transfer bandwidth up to
2.5GB/S, VC12-4K can meet the needs of high-bandwidth, high-performance image
acquisition and processing applications,ideal for use in live streaming
platforms.
Main Features
- 4K HDMI PCIE capture card
- 1-channel HDMI 2.0 input loop-out
- Input and capture support up to 4K60 with bit rates up to 800Mbps
- Support YUV2 uncompressed video
- PCIE GEN2 x4, 2.5GB/S transfer bandwidth
- Compatible with Windows 7 and above, Linux 18.04 and above
- Compatible with OBS/PotPlayer/XSplit and other live recording software
- Stable operation, 24 hours non-stop work
- Support one machine with multiple cards for multi-channel live streaming and recording
Interfaces
Specification
SUPPORTSDevice Support OTHERSPower consumption
**CONNECTIONS| Host Interface| PCIE2.0×4, 2.5GB/s transfer
bandwidth
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Video Interfaces| 1×HDMI2.0 input, 1×HDMI2.0 loopout
HDMI Input Format| Up to 4K60hz, 1440p144hz, 1080p240hz
Capture Format| 4096×2160, 3840×2160, 3440×1440 , 2560×2048,2560×1920,
2560×1440, 2560×1080, 1920×1200,1920×1080, 1600×1200, 1440×900,
1280×1024,1280×800, 1280×720, 1024×768, 800×600,720×576, 720×480 60fps
4096×2160 , 3840×2160, 2560×1440,1920×1080, 1280×720 50fps
**| 4096×2160, 3840×2160, 2560×1440, 1920×1080,1280×720, 800×600, 720×576,
720×480 30fps4096×2160 , 3840×2160, 2560×1440,1920×1080, 1280×720 25fps
2560×1440, 1920×1080, 1280×720 144fps
2560×1440, 1920×1080, 1280×720 120fps
1920×1080, 1280×720 240fps
1920×1080, 1280×720 59.49fps
Capture Color Space| YUY2, uncompressed
Audio Capture| 1×HDMI embedded audio capture
Audio Codec| 16 bit PCM, 48kHz, 1536kbps
Other Features| Support 1080i hardware de-interlacing, 3D noise
reduction algorithm
Support XBOX, PS4, SWITCH, Video player, TV box and media box, etc.
OS Support| Windows 7 and above, Linux 18.04 and above
Software Compatible| OBS, XSplit, VLC, VirtualDub, VMix, VidBlaster,
Wirecast, Microsoft Media Encoder, Adobe Flash Media Encoder, Any other
DirectShow/V4L2/AVCaptureSession encoding/streaming software
APIs Support| Windows(DirectShow, DirectSound/WASAPI)
Linux(V4L2, ALSA)
≤2.0W
Temperature| Operating temperature: 0℃~60℃Storage Temperature: -20℃~70℃
Relative Humidity| 5%~90% non-condensing
Dimension| 120.1×95.7×21.6mm
Weight| Net weight: 100g, Gross Weight: 145g
Installation
Note: Only hold the edge of the
card or the metal bracket when taking the card, do not touch the electronic
components to prevent the chip from being harmed by static electricity. The
PCIE Card must not be plugged or unplugged while the system is powered.When
the PCIE card are added to or removed from the system, should be ensured that
the computer is turned off.
Hardware Installation
Step 1.Power off the computer device before the pcie capture card
installation, unplug the power cable. Step2.Remove the cover from the
computer case.Insert the PCIE capture card into the PCIe-X4 Gen2 slot in your
computer chassis and lock.
Step 3.Connect the HDMI interface device signal source to the PCIE card
interface and make sure the cable is connected properly.
Step 4. Connect the power cable to the power supply, turn on the
computer, beginning to install the PCIE capture card drivers.
Driver Installation
Step1. Download the driver from the AVMATRIX website at
www.avmatrix.com and opening the driver.
Step 2. When the driver is opened a notification of “Find Video Capture
Card Driver: 1” will popup, which indicates that the PCIE capture card has
been recognized, then click “Install”. Finally, Click “OK” to complete the
installation.
Note: Supported Windows 7 and above, Linux 18.04 and above Operating Systems.
DIP Functions
Multiple PCIE capture cards can be installed on one computer to work simultaneously to realize multiple live streaming and capture. When working with multiple PCIE capture cards at the same time, you need to adjust the dip switches on the PCIE card. The dip switch on the PCIE card provides the following settings.Make sure the setup dip code is different for each pcie card.
| 1.First card
When( SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4 ) is set to downard,it sets the PCIE capture card to
first card.
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| 2.Second card
When( SW1 ) is set to upward, and ( SW2, SW3, SW4 ) is set to downward, it
sets the PCIE capture card to second card.
| 3.Third card
When( SW2 ) is set to upward, and ( SW1, SW3, SW4 ) is set to downward, it
sets the PCIE capture card to third card.
| 4.Fourth card **When( SW3 ) is set to upward, and ( SW1, SW2, SW4 )
is set to downward, it sets the PCIE capture card to fourth card.**
Operating Instructions
Step1. Open OBS Studio , click ”+” and select ”Video Capture Device”.
Rename the name of the signal source and click OK.
Step2. Right-click “Video Capture Device” and select properties, enter
the properties interface, andselectthe signal source as your device. Users can
set other parameter setting in the properties pages andthenclick OK.
Step3. Click on the audio setting icon to setting audio, as shown in the
picture. Then enter theproperties,and select the device
Step4. Enter “Advanced Audio properties” can change the setting about the
volume, balance, audiomonitoring, and Tracks etc.
References
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