pengo PEVIDSYNCGB VideoSync Grabber Box User Manual

pengo PEVIDSYNCGB VideoSync Grabber Box User Manual

1. Introduction

Pengo VideoSync Grabber Box is the absolute capture card a professional gamer must-have. Play and view your game on your VRR/FreeSync monitor whilst capturing/streaming at 4K30. Life has never been easier to show every critical movement and sound to the world. Currently, it is the only capture card in the market that allows you to activate VRR/FreeSync on your monitor. Designed to input dual HDMI sources to the computer via the USB-C terminal. Streaming media made easy with Pengo’s GUI interface, enabling you to perform dual HDMI PIP and PBP mode.

2. Features

• HDMI 2.0 input and output (loop-out) supports 4K60 HDR
• VRR Mode: Video capture resolution up to 3840 x 2160@30Hz or 1920 x 1080@120Hz
• PIP/PBP mode: Maximum video capture resolution up to 1440p/60Hz or 1080p/120Hz
• HDMI 2.0 loop-out port supports FreeSync/VRR monitors up to 3840 x 2160@60Hz, 2560 x 1440@144Hz, and 1920 x 1080@240Hz
• Supports AUDIO headset (TRRS only)
• Must use Pengo GUI interface to support dual HDMI input sources and displays PIP/PBP mode whilst VRR mode disabled (Windows Only)
• Compatible with third-party applications, such as OBS, XSplit, vMix, Zoom, Skype, Gamecaster, Broadcaster…etc.

3. System Requirements

• CPU: i5 Dual Core 2.8GHz or higher
• RAM: 4GB or higher
• OS: Microsoft Windows (8 and above)

4. Included Accessories in the Package

• VideoSync Grabber Box x 1
• USB-C to USB-A cable x 1
• USB-C to USB-C cable x 1
• Power adapter x 1

Specification

6. Installation

Please follow the set-up instructions step by step as below:

REMARK: The HDMI source that you input first will be the main display/capture and loop-out images.

As a result, the other HDMI source will show up in the small window when using the Pengo GUI interface.

1. Plug in the power adapter until the blue light in the front of the grabber is flashing.
2. Make sure that both HDMI sources are turned on.
3. Plug the main HDMI source that you want to capture to HDMI A on the VideoSync Grabber Box.
4. Use another HDMI cable to connect the VideoSync Grabber Box to an external monitor through the loop-out port. The main HDMI source images will show up in the monitor.
5. Plug in the other HDMI source to the VideoSync Grabber Box (HDMI B).
6. Grab the provided USB-C to C or USB-C to A cable to bridge the VideoSync Grabber Box and your PC. (USB 3.0 connection is recommended)
7. Lastly, if you have a headset, plug it into the 3.5mm audio jack. (TRRS only)
8. If everything is all set/connected, the blue LED light will always be ON at the front.

NOTE 1: Please mind the plug-in order. No matter which HDMI ports, the one you plug into the VideoSync Grabber Box first will be the main video source and pass-through to your FreeSync/VRR monitors via loop-out port.

NOTE 2: In case you did not follow our steps and the power on the VideoSync was the last one being connected, then by default, the input source from HDMI A will be the main video source.

7. Capture Operation for Windows OS with OBS

a. Computer Detection of VideoSync
After plugging in your device, go to This PC ➔ click Manager ➔ Device Manager ➔ check
Camera and Sound, video and game controllers. If you can see “Pengo VideoSync”, the Grabber
has been detected by the computer.

b. Download Third-Party APP (we will use OBS as the set-up example)
First, download OBS Studio at https://obsproject.com/download

c. Video Setting in OBS
Find the Sources column, click “+” icon, and select “Video Capture Device”. A pop-up window will show, rename the device if you want, then click OK.

d. Video Resolution Set-up
A following pop-up window ensues automatically after pressing OK. From the drop-down menus, choose Pengo VideoSync as your input device. Then, deselect default so you can adjust the capture resolution, frames per second, and video format.

e. Audio Setting
Find the Audio Mixer column, click the set-up icon on the right-hand side, go to Properties. A
pop-up window will display and let you choose the audio input source. Select Pengo VideoSync
as your audio input device.

The following step is quite important, click the audio set-up icon again, now, choose Advanced
Audio Properties. Make sure, under the Audio Monitoring section, allow both monitor and
output. Please find the demonstrating pictures below and step by step set-up.

f. Resize Output Image

In case you can’t see the full image from the HDMI input source. Right click on the middle of the display window, select Resize output (source size). Then, you are all set. Enjoy your gaming/streaming time.

NOTE:

• Different versions of OS will have slightly different interfaces
• Make sure your source doesn’t have HDCP, the capture unit doesn’t support HDCP
• Consult with your third-party user manual for more details tutorials

8. VideoSync APP Quick Operation Guide

8.1 APP Download
Download the APP at:
Go to the DOWNLOAD folder in your computer, open the “.rar” file to launch the APP. No
installation required. Then you will see the interface as below:

8.2 Control Panel Description
a. Info Setting
From INFO, you can find all details, including software version, firmware version, dual HDMI
input resolution, USB-C capture resolution.

b. VRR Setting

NOTE: Remember to turn on VRR mode on both your input HDMI source and the FreeSync
monitor before launching the APP.

c. AFV Setting
Audio Follow Video. Meaning, you can output only one audio source when adopting PiP/PbP
mode. For example, the picture below shows that HDMI B is taken as the audio source and
you can switch it anytime without stopping or re-launching the APP.

d. Volume Setting
A volume bar will show up when you click it. Drag to adjust your headset volume.

e. Reset Setting
When you want all settings back to system default, click APPLY.

NOTE: When you close the APP, all the settings will remain the same until you unplug the VideoSync Grabber Box. Meaning, the APP will set to default automatically when the VideoSync Grabber Box is powered off.

f. PIP/PBP Setting
Simply click on the APP, input sources will appear in PiP/PbP mode on your preferred APP
accordingly. You can swap five displays during the live session.

NOTE 1: PiP/PbP mode only works when VRR is disabled.
NOTE 2: Under PiP/PbP mode, HDMI A input source will always be taken as loop-out source.
NOTE 3: If you choose to mirror the image while live streaming, then the PiP/PbP position will also be mirrored whilst your audiences will see the display as what you choose on the APP.
NOTE 4: If you would like to use VideoSync as a switcher, please turn off the VRR mode to avoid any delay ensued.

Enjoy Your Game Time or Live Streaming.
Gear Yourself Up.

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