INOGENI Share 2U Dual USB 2.0 Video Mixer to USB 3.0 Converter User Guide
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Share 2U Dual USB 2.0 Video Mixer to USB 3.0 Converter
Dual USB 2.0 Video Mixer to USB 3.0 Converter User Guide v1.10
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 !
SHARE2U CONVERTER P/N SHARE2U
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
· EASY ! No drivers required. · Capture from MJPEG and H264 USB 2.0 cameras,
which are UVC-compliant. · Capture HDMI feeds. · Predefined Picture in Picture
(PIP) views. · 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. · Audio
mixing capability. · DirectShow, AVFoundation and V4L2 Compatible. ·
Professional grade full-metal enclosure.
OVERVIEW
The INOGENI SHARE2U Converter is the most easy and reliable tool for
simultaneous capture and mix of two video sources 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. It features two USB inputs, one HDMI
input, a line level stereo analog input, a line level stereo analog output, an
internal USB 3.0 hub with 2x USB 3.0 ports for expansion purposes and USB 3.0
connector for the host. It supports SD and HDTV video formats, up to 1080p60,
and most computer graphic formats. Compact in size and rugged, the converter
is a practical and an 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.
SHARE2U comes with a USB 3.0 cable and its power supply. · Line level stereo
audio support. · Predefined Picture in Picture (PIP) views. · 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.
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DEVICE CONNECTORS CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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SPECIFICATIONS
Video Input 1 Connector Video Resolutions Video Input 2 Connector Video
Resolutions Connector Video Resolutions Frame Rates Analog input Analog output
HDCP Copy protection
Mixer Control
1x USB 2.0 camera (MJPEG or H264).
Depends on the camera specifications.
1x USB 2.0 camera (MJPEG or H264).
Depends on the camera specifications.
1x HDMI
1080p, 720p and 640×480
Up to 30 Hz, all formats. Analog stereo, line level, 3.5mm jack. Analog
stereo, line level, 3.5mm jack. The device will not decrypt BD/DVD movies,
satellite/cable receivers or other encrypted sources. The Mixer feature can be
controlled by the following interfaces: HID RS-232 Keypad INOGENI REMOTE LAN
*** Click 2 times on “2” button of the keypad in order to switch between USB and HDMI inputs. Same behavior with all the other control interfaces.
Output
Connectors
Color Space Video Scaler Color Space Conversion Sampling Conversion Frame Rate
Conversion USB expansion
1x USB 3.0 to host. 1x HDMI output. Same video content over USB 3.0 and HDMI
outputs. YCbCr (YUY2) 4:2:2 8-bit. Automatic hardware based.
Automatic hardware based.
Automatic hardware based.
Automatic hardware based.
2x USB 3.0 ports for expansion purposes. The devices connected will appear to
the host.
Audio Audio input Audio output
2-channel LPCM 48kHz audio from Line input or embedded in HDMI 2-channel LPCM 48kHz audio Line level
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Compatibility
Operating System
Host Requirements
Motherboard Cameras Supported Software Compatibility
NO driver installation necessary. Windows 7 and above (32/64-bit) macOS 10.10 and above Linux (kernel v2.6.38 and above) Android USB 3.0 port Minimum 4GB RAM Intel Core i5 Graphic card with its own memory for on-screen rendering applications. Compatible with all motherboards: Intel, Renesas, ASMedia, and Fresco Logic. UVC-compliant cameras for USB inputs. HDMI sources up to 1080p30. UVC-compliant. Runs with all software compatible to DirectShow, V4L2, QuickTime and AVFoundation.
Dimensions [W x L x H, cm] Weight [g] Power UPC Code Origin Harmonized Code
18.5 x 11 x 3
540 12V, 700mA (adapter included) 040232633843 Canada 8517.62.000.900
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TOP USER BUTTONS
These mixer buttons have the same function as INOGENI Control App software.
Input 1 to full screen.
Input 2 to full screen.
Click a second time on the button to switch between USB2 and HDMI if both
sources are present.
Picture in picture. Each press on this button changes the small window
position at each corner.
Side by side.
Big and small.
Swap input 1 and input 2 for buttons: picture in picture, side by side and big
and small. Each press on this button swap input 1 with input 2. To lock/unlock
the keypad, press and hold this button for a minimum of 5 seconds. Not used,
reserved for customization.
Function can be set using appropriate firmware and our Control App.
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SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
The device baud rate is 9600. This setting is configured using the appropriate
firmware.
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.
Input 1 is the USB input 1. Input 2 is the USB input 2 OR HDMI input.
Commands sent to the serial interface must have the <‘ character at the beginning and>’ character at the end.
COMMAND
Command description
Source 1, which comes from the USB input 1 connector
Source 2, which comes from the USB input 2 or HDMI connector
Side by Side View
Top Bottom View
Big and Small View
Picture in Picture at top right corner
Picture in Picture at top left corner
Picture in Picture at bottom right corner
Picture in Picture at bottom left corner
Swap View
Side by Side View where Input 1 is at the left side
Side by Side View where Input 2 is at the left side
Top Bottom View where Input 1 is at the top
Top Bottom View where Input 2 is at the top
Big and Small View where Input 1 is at the left side
Big and Small View where Input 2 is at the left side
Picture in Picture at top right corner where Input 1 is the background
Picture in Picture at top right corner where Input 2 is the background
Picture in Picture at top left corner where Input 1 is the background
Picture in Picture at top left corner where Input 2 is the background
Picture in Picture at bottom right corner where Input 1 is the background
Picture in Picture at bottom right corner where Input 2 is the background
Picture in Picture at bottom left corner where Input 1 is the background
Picture in Picture at bottom left corner where Input 2 is the background
Save the current configuration onboard for future use
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Erase the current configuration onboard and return to default values Black
video Show video Reset the device Select USB source as input 2. Select HDMI
source as input 2. Returns the current view of the device. In case PPTL1 mode
is active, you will receive: >>
= 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 Y = 1, camera goes up = 0, stop = -1,
camera goes down Sets zoom of camera. This is a relative control. 1 X = 1, for
USB1 = 2, for USB2 Y = 100 to 500 Tells PTZ camera to go to a saved preset
position. 1 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
1 The function works for specific cameras like Logitech® Rally, MeetUp and PTZ Pro.
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= 2, for USB2 = 3, for HDMI Y = 0, no flip = 1, vertical flip = 2, horizontal flip Adjust audio input level over USB1. Parameter is 2-complement. X = 166 to 6 For example, X = 0 means no audio modification. X = 255 means -1 dB audio gain. X = 166 is MUTE value. Adjust audio input level over USB2. Parameter is 2-complement. X = 166 to 6 For example, X = 0 means no audio modification. X = 255 means -1 dB audio gain. X = 166 is MUTE value. Adjust audio input level over HDMI. Parameter is 2-complement. X = 166 or 0 (2 values possible) For example, X = 0 means no audio modification. X = 166 is MUTE value. Adjust audio input level over analog input. Parameter is 2-complement. X = 166 to 6 For example, X = 0 means no audio modification. X = 255 means -1 dB audio gain. X = 166 is MUTE value. Adjust audio output level over analog output. Parameter is 2-complement. X = 166 to 6 For example, X = 0 means no audio modification. X = 255 means -1 dB audio gain. X = 166 is MUTE value. Adjust audio output level over USB1. Parameter is 2-complement. X = 166 to 6 For example, X = 0 means no audio modification. X = 255 means -1 dB audio gain. X = 166 is MUTE value. Adjust audio output level over USB2. Parameter is 2-complement. X = 166 to 6 For example, X = 0 means no audio modification. X = 255 means -1 dB audio gain. X = 166 is MUTE value. Adjust audio output level over HDMI output. Parameter is 2-complement. X = 166 to 6 For example, X = 0 means no audio modification. X = 255 means -1 dB audio gain. X = 166 is MUTE value.
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INOGENI REMOTE
The INOGENI Remote needs to be connected to the terminal block port in order
to operate. Apply wiring accordingly. This remote is sending serial commands
to the SHARE2U device. Make sure to set the DIP SW6 below the SHARE2U to ON in
order to apply power to the remote before going further. See “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 a RJ45 cable to a terminal
block plug.
Do not plug a RJ45 cable between the INOGENI device and the REMOTE.
INOGENI device side
Pin 1: Receive Pin 2: GND Pin 3: Transmit Pin 4: 5V supply
REMOTE side
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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 3.0 interface.
Please connect the device to your computer using the provided USB cable and
load our Control App.
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 LAN interface must have the $’ character at the beginning and$’ character at the end.
COMMAND
Command description
$S1$
Source 1, which comes from the USB input 1 connector
$S2$
Source 2, which comes from the USB input 2 or HDMI connector
$SS$
Side by Side View
$TB$
Top Bottom View
$BS$
Big and Small View
$PPTR$
Picture in Picture at top right corner
$PPTL$
Picture in Picture at top left corner
$PPBR$
Picture in Picture at bottom right corner
$PPBL$
Picture in Picture at bottom left corner
$SW$
Swap View
$SS1$
Side by Side View where Input 1 is at the left side
$SS2$
Side by Side View where Input 2 is at the left side
$TB1$
Top Bottom View where Input 1 is at the top
$TB2$
Top Bottom View where Input 2 is at the top
$BS1$
Big and Small View where Input 1 is at the left side
$BS2$
Big and Small View where Input 2 is at the left side
$PPTR1$
Picture in Picture at top right corner where Input 1 is the background
$PPTR2$
Picture in Picture at top right corner where Input 2 is the background
$PPTL1$
Picture in Picture at top left corner where Input 1 is the background
$PPTL2$
Picture in Picture at top left corner where Input 2 is the background
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$PPBR1$ $PPBR2$ $PPBL1$ $PPBL2$ $SAVE$ $RSTR$
$BLK$ $SHW$ $RST$ $POLL$
$GET$
Picture in Picture at bottom right corner where Input 1 is the background Picture in Picture at bottom right corner where Input 2 is the background Picture in Picture at bottom left corner where Input 1 is the background Picture in Picture at bottom left corner where Input 2 is the background 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 current view of the device. In case PPTL1 mode is active, you will receive: VIEW => S1 BLACK => disabled ACK Return the firmware versions and video resolutions of CAM and CONT inputs. Here is an example. StreamerApp => 1.4.1 DeviceID => 0 FX3 => N/A FPGA => N/A EDID => N/A Input 1 => 1920×1080 MJPEG Input 2 => Unlocked Input 3 => Unlocked VIEW => S1 BLACK => disabled IP => 192.168.0.29 MAC => f8:dc:7a:5:76:8 ACK
$PAN_X_Y$ $TILT_X_Y$ $ZOOM_X_Y$ $PRESET_X_Y$ $SAVEPRESET_X_Y$
Moves PTZ camera horizontally. This is a relative control.2 X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2 Y = -1, counterclockwise
= 0, stop = 1, clockwise Moves PTZ camera vertically. This is a relative
control. 2 X = 1, for USB1 = 2, for USB2 Y = 1, camera goes up = 0, stop = -1,
camera goes down Sets zoom of camera. This is a relative control. 2 X = 1, for
USB1 = 2, for USB2 Y = 100 to 500 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
Saves current position to camera preset memory. 2 X = 1, for USB1 = 2, for
USB2
2 The function works for specific cameras like Logitech® Rally, MeetUp and PTZ Pro.
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$INV_X_Y$
Y = 1 to 3, for preset 1, 2 and 3 Video source flip. X = 1, for USB1
= 2, for USB2 = 3, for HDMI 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 ON
USB resolution is 1080p only. This will force application to take high quality
video. (default)
Multiple USB resolutions available.
SW2
For future use
SW3
OFF ON
Frame buffer frequency is set to 60Hz. (default) Frame buffer frequency is set to 50Hz.
SW4
Reserved
SW5
Reserved
SW6
OFF ON
Disable 5V on terminal block. (default)
Enable 5V on terminal block. This switch must be set in order to power up the
connected remote.
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AUDIO CONTROL
The device embeds an audio mixer. You have complete control over USB 2.0 and
HDMI inputs and output. You can also mute and adjust gain on I/Os. You can
click “Apply” button in order to keep configuration at each bootup. You can
also restore default configuration by clicking “Restore defaults” button.
There are two modes for the audio mixer: Automatic audio selection: This mode
gives priority on the analog inpu. Otherwise, USB inputs are sent over USB.
HDMI input audio is always mixed with the USB 2.0 and/or analog inputs. You
can mute HDMI audio by clicking on MUTE button. Mix audio: This mode mixes
audio from all USB 2.0 and analog inputs. HDMI input audio is always mixed
with the USB 2.0 and/or analog inputs. You can mute HDMI audio by clicking on
MUTE button.
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Here is a diagram of the audio mixer layout:
USB1
USB2 Analog input HDMI input
Analog output
USB3.0 audio input (Microphone)
USB3.0 audio output (Speakers)
HDMI output
Available if USB device supports audio input Available if USB device supports audio output
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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.
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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 web page under Support ->
Software Tools for more details.
CRESTON MODULES
You can use the Crestron modules in order to control the INOGENI SHARE2U
device using the serial or the IP connections. These modules are available on
our website under the section Software Update. Refer to the Help file on how
to use the modules.
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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 question 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. © Copyright 2021 by INOGENI INC. All Rights Reserved. INOGENI
name and logo are trademarks or registered trademark of INOGENI. Use of this
product is subject to the terms and conditions of the license and limited
warranty in effect at the time of purchase. Product specifications can change
without notice. INOGENI, Inc. 979 de Bourgogne avenue, suite 530 Québec G1W
2L4 (QC) Canada
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