CYP SY-XTREAM-C UHD Plus HDMI to USB-C Capture Instruction Manual

CYP SY-XTREAM-C UHD Plus HDMI to USB-C Capture

Product Information

The SY-XTREAM-C is a UHD+ HDMI to USB-C Capture device with HDMI Bypass functionality, designed for various applications such as live video stream recording, security camera recording, and gameplay video archival.

• HDMI input and output support up to 4K@60Hz with HDR bypass
• HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.x compliant
• HDMI source equipment (media player, video game console, PC, set-top box)
• HDMI receiving equipment (HDTV, monitor, audio amplifier)
• Personal computer (Windows or macOS) with a USB 3.0 port and sufficient hard drive space

Product Usage Instructions

• Follow the provided connection diagram to set up your SY-XTREAM-C device correctly.
• The front panel of the device provides access to XYZ controls.
• The rear panel includes XYZ ports for connecting your HDMI devices.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use the SY-XTREAM-C with a gaming console?
• A: Yes, the SY-XTREAM-C supports connecting to gaming consoles for gameplay video archival.
• Q: Is the product compatible with both Windows and macOS?
• A: Yes, the product is compatible with both Windows and macOS systems as long as they have a USB 3.0 port.

DISCLAIMERS

• The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.
• CYP (UK) Ltd assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document. CYP (UK) Ltd also does not commit to updating or to keep current the information contained in this document.
• CYP (UK) Ltd reserves the right to make improvements to this document and/or product at any time and without notice.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

• No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or any of its part translated into any language or computer file, in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise—without express written permission and consent from CYP (UK) Ltd.
• © Copyright 2024 by CYP (UK) Ltd.
• All Rights Reserved.
• Version 1.1

TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
All products or service names mentioned in this document may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, install or operate this equipment and before connecting the power supply. Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this equipment:

• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to persons.
• To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose the unit to rain, or moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into this product.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any openings or empty slots in the unit, as you may damage parts inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to building surfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use the PSU if it is damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allow any weight to be placed upon it or any person to walk on it.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any vents or openings in the unit housing that provide ventilation and allow for sufficient space for air to circulate the unit.
• Please completely disconnect the power when the unit is not in use to avoid wasting electricity.

VERSION HISTORY

INTRODUCTION

This HDMI to USB video capture recorder with HDMI bypass can support resolutions up to 4K UHD+ (18Gbps) with HDR via the bypass path while simultaneously streaming the audio and video signal at up to 4K@30Hz to a USB- connected PC for capture or re-broadcast. In addition to the embedded HDMI audio, a second audio stream can also be captured from the line input, mic input, or both mixed for use in your streaming projects. The use of a special video timing stabilization feature helps to ensure that the USB capture stream won’t lock up or drop, even if the HDMI input source is intermittent or becomes disconnected. USB capture is accomplished using the UAC (USB Audio Class) and UVC (USB Video Class) standards, allowing the unit to support most common video capture, chat, or streaming software, including support for the Free OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) streaming software which is available for Windows PC, macOS, and Linux. The unit is powered directly by the USB 3.0 port so an external power supply is not required (A Y-cable is required when connected via USB 2.0 to deliver the necessary power). Availability and access to the controllable features of the unit depend on the capture software used.

APPLICATIONS

• Live video stream recording for broadcast
• Security camera recording
• Gameplay video archival

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• 1× UHD+ HDMI to USB-C Capture with HDMI Bypass
• 1× Shockproof Feet (Set of 4)
• 1× Operation Manual

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• HDMI source equipment such as a media player, video game console, PC, or set-top box.
• HDMI receiving equipment such as an HDTV, monitor, or audio amplifier.
• Personal computer (Windows or macOS) with a USB 3.0 port and plenty of available hard drive space.

FEATURES

• HDMI input and output support up to 4K@60Hz with HDR bypass
• HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.x compliant
• Note: Video capture of sources using HDCP encryption is not supported.
• USB 3.0 connection allows uncompressed video and audio data capture (up to 4K@30Hz, LPCM 2.0)
• Note: 4K sources with framerates higher than 30Hz are automatically converted to 4K@30Hz for USB capture.
• 2 additional analog audio inputs via 3.5mm ports
• Supports capture of stereo audio from the HDMI input (LPCM 2.0) as a part of the primary stream, as well as audio from one or both of the analogue audio inputs as a secondary audio stream
• The integrated audio mixer provides a way to combine the line and mic analogue audio inputs
• Complies with the UAC (USB Audio Class) and UVC (USB Video Class) standards, allowing the unit to support most common capture and video streaming software
• Note: Access to many of the software controllable features of the unit, beyond simple video capture, requires the use of the USB Video Capture Control software which is only available for Windows 10 or later PCs.
• Supports video timing stabilization to help ensure a reliable and stable USB capture stream
• Capturing over USB 2.0 requires the application of minimal MJPEG compression to the video and audio data (up to 720p@30Hz, LPCM 2.0)
• The unit may be powered directly via USB 3.0 (When using USB 2.0, a Y-cable is required to provide additional power)
• Supports the Free OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) streaming software which is available for Windows 10 (or later), macOS, and Linux

OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

1. PWR LED: This LED will illuminate to indicate the unit is on and receiving power.
2. ACT LED: When software on the connected PC is actively receiving video from the unit via USB, this LED will illuminate green.
3. HDCP LED: This LED will illuminate when the source has HDCP content. Green = HDCP 1.4, Blue = HDCP 2.2, Off = No HDCP.
4. AUDIO SELECT LED: This LED’s color indicates the source or state of the secondary audio capture channel. Blue = Line In, Red = Mic In, Purple = Line In + Mic In mixed, Off = Audio muted.
5. HDMI IN Port: Connect to HDMI source equipment such as a media player, game console, PC, or set-top box.
6. HDMI OUT Port: Connect to an HDMI TV, monitor, or amplifier for digital video and audio output.

Rear Panel

1. VOLUME Knob: Press the knob to toggle the secondary captured audio channel source between the Line, Mic, and Line+Mic modes.
   Turn the knob to adjust the volume of the currently selected source. Press and hold the knob to mute the selected source.

2. MIC IN Port: Connect to the analog mono output of a standard PC microphone.

3. LINE IN Port: Connect to the stereo analog output of a device such as an audio player or PC.

4. USB 3.0 Port: Connect directly to a PC’s USB 3.0 port for control, video capture, and power.

Note: Video capture of sources using HDCP encryption is not supported.
If connected via USB 2.0, the use of a Y-cable connected to 2 USB 2.0 ports is required to properly power the unit.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications

• HDMI Bandwidth: 18Gbps
• USB-C Bandwidth: 21.6Gbps
• Input Ports: 1×HDMI (Type-A)
  • 1×Analog Stereo (3.5mm)
  • 1×Analog Mono (3.5mm)
• Output Ports: 1×HDMI (Type-A)
  • 1×USB 3.0 (Type-C)
• Power Supply: Provided via USB 3.0
• ESD Protection (HBM): ±8kV (Air Discharge)
  • ±4kV (Contact Discharge)
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 84mm×23mm×113mm [Case Only]
  • 84mm×23mm×128mm [All Inclusive]
• Weight: 307g
• Chassis Material: Metal (Steel)
• Chassis Colour: Black
• Operating Temperature: 0˚C – 40˚C/32˚F – 104˚F
• Storage Temperature: -20˚C – 60˚C/-4˚F – 140˚F
• Relative Humidity: 20 – 90% RH (Non-condensing)
• Power Consumption: 4.1283W

Video Specifications

Supported Resolutions (Hz)

| Input Output
---|---
HDMI HDMI     USB-C
720×400p@70/85| | **|
640×480p@60/72/75/85| | |
720×480i@60| | |
720×480p@60| | |
720×576i@50| | |
720×576p@50| | |
800×600p@56/60/72/75/85| | |
848×480p@60| | |
1024×768p@60/70/75/85| | |
1152×864p@75| | |
1280×720p@50/60| | |
1280×768p@60/75/85| | |
1280×800p@60/75/85| | |
1280×960p@60/85| | |
1280×1024p@60/75/85| | |
1360×768p@60| | |
1366×768p@60| | |
1400×1050p@60| | |
1440×900p@60/75| | |
1600×900p@60RB| | |
1600×1200p@60| | |
1680×1050p@60| | |
1920×1080i@50/60**| | |

Supported Resolutions (Hz)

| Input Output
---|---
HDMI HDMI     USB-C
1920×1080p@24/25/30| | |
1920×1080p@50/60| | |
1920×1200p@60RB| | |
2560×1440p@60RB| | |
2560×1600p@60RB| | |
2048×1080p@24/25/30| | |
2048×1080p@50/60| | |
3840×2160p@24/25/30| | |
3840×2160p@50/60 (4:2:0)| | |
3840×2160p@24, HDR10| | |
3840×2160p@50/60 (4:2:0),HDR10| | |
3840×2160p@50/60| | |
4096×2160p@24/25/30| | |
4096×2160p@50/60 (4:2:0)| | |
4096×2160p@24, HDR10| | |
4096×2160p@50/60 (4:2:0),HDR10| | |
4096×2160p@50/60| | |

Audio Specifications

Digital Audio

HDMI Input / Output

LPCM
Max Channels| 8 Channels
Sampling Rate (kHz)| 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bitstream
Supported Formats| Standard & High-Definition
USB-C Capture

LPCM
Max Channels| 2 Channels
Sampling Rate (kHz)| 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bitstream
Supported Formats| None

Analogue Audio

Analogue Line Input

Max Audio Level| 1Vrms
Impedance| 10kΩ
Type| Unbalanced
Analogue Mic Input

Max Audio Level| 0.3Vrms
Impedance| 10kΩ
Type| Unbalanced

Cable Specifications

Cable Length| HD| FHD| 4K UHD| 4K UHD +| 8K UHD
---|---|---|---|---|---
High-Speed   HDMI Cable
HDMI Input| 15m| 10m| 5m| 3m| O
HDMI Output| 15m| 10m| 5m| 3m| O

USB-C Output| 2m| O

Bandwidth Category Examples

HD Video

• 720p@60Hz
• HDMI transmission rates lower than 3Gbps
• HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M, 1.485Gbps)

FHD Video

• 1080p@60Hz
• HDMI transmission rates between 3Gbps and 5.3Gbps
• 3G-SDI (SMPTE 424M, 2.970Gbps)

4K UHD Video

• 4K@24/25/30Hz (8-bit colour) & 4K@50/60Hz (4:2:0, 8-bit colour)
• HDMI transmission rates between 5.3Gbps and 10.2Gbps
• 6G-SDI (SMPTE ST 2081, 6Gbps)

4K UHD+ Video

• 1080p@120Hz (10/12-bit HDR)
• 4K@50/60Hz (4:4:4, 8-bit) & 4K@50/60Hz (4:2:0, 10/12-bit HDR)
• HDMI transmission rates between 10.2Gbps and 18Gbps
• 12G-SDI (SMPTE ST 2082, 12Gbps)

8K UHD Video

• 4K@120Hz (10/12-bit HDR)
• 8K@24/25/30Hz (10/12-bit HDR) & 8K@50/60Hz (4:2:0, 8-bit colour)
• HDMI transmission rates between 18Gbps and 48Gbps
• 24G-SDI (SMPTE ST 2083, 24Gbps)

ACRONYMS

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ACRONYM| COMPLETE TERM
---|---
XGA| Extended Graphics Array
Ω| Ohm

CONTACT

• CYP (UK) Ltd., Unit 7, Shepperton Business Park, Govett Avenue, Shepperton,
• Middlesex, TW17 8BA
• Tel: +44 (0) 20 3137 9180 | Fax: +44 (0) 20 3137 6279
• Email: sales@cypeurope.com
• www.cypeurope.com
• RDV1

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