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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Capture Box C283S English User Manual...
  • Page 2   Safety Precautions        Please read all of the safety precautions before using the product.      The following symbols are used to indicate important information:                CAUTION:                                                 ...
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions  Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable  safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.      1. Read these instructions.  2. Keep these instructions.  3. Heed all warnings.    4. Follow all instructions.    5. Do not use this apparatus near water.    6. Clean only with dry cloth.    7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufacturer instructions.    8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that  produce heat.    9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding‐type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider  than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  provided  for  your  safety.  If  the  provided  plug  does  not  fit  into  your  outlet,  consult  an  electrician  for  replacement  of  the  obsolete outlet. ...
  • Page 4 European Community Compliance Statement  Class B    This  product  is  herewith  confirmed  to  comply  with  the  requirements  set  out  in  the  Council  Directives  on  the  approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2004     EC, Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and Energy‐related Products Directive (ErP)        2009 EC.            WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)  The  mark  of  Crossed‐out  wheeled  bin  indicates  that  this  product  must  not  be  disposed  of  with  your  other  household ...
  • Page 5 ICES‐003 (Canada)    "This B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES‐003.  Cet appareil numerique de la B est conforme a la norme NMB‐003 du Canada."   BSMI Registration of Product Certification (Taiwan)    R33183 ...
  • Page 6   ® "AVerMedia "  is  trademark  and  logo  of  AVerMedia  Technologies,  Inc.  Other  trademarks  used  herein  for  description  purpose  only belong to each of their companies.    Picture shown may vary from actual product.   ...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications      Product Name  Capture Box    Model No.  C283S  Power  Input Rating  12V 1.5A    Power Consumption  < 7W (power consumption of hard drive not included)  Standby Power Consumption  < 1W  Adapter Rating  Input: 100‐240V~, 50‐60Hz 0.5A Max. Output: 12V 1.5A                        Dimension  Size  164 mm(W) x 57 mm (H)x 124 mm (D)  Weight  335 g  Environmental Condition  0~40 ℃            ...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Chapter 1 Package Contents ............2 Chapter 2 The Unit Parts ..............4 Touch Button Control Panel ..............4 Infrared Sensor ..................4 LED Indicator ..................5 Connection Ports ................. 6 2.4.1 Front View…………………………………………………………………...6 2.4.2 Rear View……………………………………………………………………6 Chapter 3 Installation &...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Package Contents

          Thank you for purchasing the Capture Box. Please read this user manual carefully to ensure proper use of this product. We recommend you to keep it for future reference. Chapter 1 Package Contents Please confirm that the package contains the following items. If any of the package contents are missing or damaged, please contact the distributor immediately.

  • Page 10: Quick Guide

    Capture Box. To download the latest firmware file, please go to www.avermedia.com and then enter the model name in Product Search field. Firmware file is available on the product information page. (See p.47 for details)

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 The Unit Parts

          Chapter 2 The Unit Parts 2.1 Touch Button Control Panel The touch button panel found on the front of the unit provides quick access to commonly used functions. # Buttons Descriptions Record Press to start / stop recording. Power Press to turn the unit on / into stand-by mode.

  • Page 12: Led Indicator

          2.3 LED Indicator The LED indicators on the front of the unit show the device’s status. Red LED indicator Green/Blue LED indicator While the device is… The Green/Blue LED indicator… Glows solid green Off / in standby mode Lights off Starting up / Powering off / Upgrading its Flashes green continuously...

  • Page 13: Connection Ports

          2.4 Connection Ports 2.4.1 Front View USB slot USB slot is for external USB storage device connection as well as for firmware upgrade via USB storage device. USB hub is not supported. 2.4.2 Rear View Component video output IR Blaster Port RCA Audio L/R output Component video input...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Installation & First Time Setup

          Chapter 3 Installation & First Time Setup 3.1 Hardware Installation Please follow the steps below to properly connect the Capture Box and your TV / STB. Before making the connections, make sure to set STB’s video output to “Component” and adjust its output resolution to 1080i or below.
  • Page 15       Step 2 Connecting the Capture Box to Your STB Using Composite Audio Cable Connect one end of the composite audio cable to the AUDIO IN port on the rear of the Capture Box and the other end to the AUDIO OUT (colored red and white) port on the STB. Step 3 Connecting the Capture Box to Your TV Using Component Video Cable Connect one end of the component video cable to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT port on the rear of...
  • Page 16       Step 4 Connecting the Capture Box to Your TV Using Composite Audio Cable Connect one end of the composite audio cable to the AUDIO OUT port on the rear of the device and the other end to the AUDIO IN (colored white and red) port on your TV. Step 5 Connecting the Capture Box to Your STB Using IR Blaster Cable Use a soft cloth to gently clean and remove the dust on the infrared (IR) sensor of your STB.
  • Page 17       The location of IR sensor window on STB varies. To find the exact location of the IR sensor, refer to the guide that comes with your STB. Step 5 Powering on Your STB Power on your STB. Step 6 Installing the Power Adapter Slide the Power Adapter Outlet Module into the groove on the Power Adapter.
  • Page 18       Step 7 Connecting the Power Adapter Connect the Power Adapter connector to the DC-IN port on the rear of the device. Then plug the power adapter to a wall outlet. Step 8 Powering on the Capture Box Press the power button on the front panel of the device.
  • Page 19 Check video output settings of your STB. Power off the Capture Box and then make sure that the device is connected properly and with the proper cables. If there is still no video signal on TV, refer to FAQ at www.avermedia.com for further troubleshooting. English-12...

  • Page 20: Storage Device Installation

          3.2 Storage Device Installation The Capture Box supports 2.5 inch internal hard drive (with both 9.5mm and 12.5mm height) and external USB hard drive. You can choose to save the recorded files and snapshots either to the internal HDD or your external USB drive.
  • Page 21       To install the internal HDD: Step 1 Removing the HDD Lid Use your fingertip to flip open the HDD lid, located on the bottom of the Capture Box. Lift off the lid and set it aside. Step 2 Measuring HDD Height Using Measuring Card Use the measuring card placed on the HDD slot to measure the height of your HDD (9.5mm or 12.5mm).
  • Page 22       Step 3 Adjusting the Rotary Knob Adjust the rotary knob attached to the inner side of the lid to fit the height of your HDD. The default position of the rotary knob fits HDD with 9.5mm height. If you use HDD with 12.5mm height, rotate the rotary knob to the other direction.
  • Page 23       Align and insert the HDD connectors all the way into the SATA connectors attached to the slot. Push in firmly to secure them. Step 5 Replacing the HDD Lid Place the HDD lid back and snap it into place. English-16...
  • Page 24       To remove the internal HDD: Step 1 Removing the HDD Lid Removing internal HDD immediately after powering-off may cause personal injury due to heat. Please wait until the HDD cools down completely (it takes approximately 10 minutes) before any attempt to remove it. Use your fingertip to flip open the HDD lid, located on the bottom of the Capture Box.
  • Page 25       Step 3 Replacing the HDD Lid Place the HDD lid back and snap it into place. English-18...

  • Page 26: Setup Wizard

    Make sure to install internal hard drive or external USB storage device beforehand. For the first-time initialization, a short duration of black screen (approximately 20 seconds) is followed by AVerMedia logo. The blinking green status light indicates that the Capture Box is starting up. Please wait until the welcome screen appears.
  • Page 27       Step 3 Going through the IR Learning Process IR learning is a process that enables the Capture Box to memorize infrared (IR) command sequence from your STB remote control. Once you have the IR Learning completed, the Capture Box can control your STB for Schedule Recording.
  • Page 28       Step 3-2 Follow the on-screen instruction and then press OK. Press a key on your STB remote control. Step 3-3 Press [F1] to verify the key learning result. Check if the channel number displayed on background screen is corresponding to the learned key.
  • Page 29       *Skip unavailable keys on the remote control. *The keys indicated with are verified ones. After “Power” key is learned and verified, the STB powers off. Restart the STB and press F3 to complete the IR Learning process. Step 4 (Optional) Installing Storage Device If you have not yet installed any storage device,...
  • Page 30 If you would like to select partition with , please format the partition into NTFS. If the problem persists, refer to FAQ at www.avermedia.com for further troubleshooting. Then use ▲/▼ to select a folder and press OK to confirm.

  • Page 31: Supported Resolutions

          Step 7 Finishing Setup Wizard Press OK to exit the wizard and start using the Capture Box. 3.4 Supported Resolutions The Capture Box supports Component (YPbPr) input resolution: Component (YPbPr) 480i (60Hz) 480p (60Hz) 720p (60Hz) 1080i (60Hz) English-24...

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 The Remote Control

          Chapter 4 The Remote Control The descriptions below show the deployment of the keys on the remote control. Descriptions Buttons Press to turn the unit on /off. Press to access the main menu. Press again to exit. English-25...
  • Page 33       Press the navigation keys to move among options. Press OK to confirm a selection. Press to play the last recorded file or view the last captured image. Press to start / stop recording. Press to start playing the selected file. Press to play the file at normal (1x) speed when slow motion, rewind, or fast-forward is active.

  • Page 34: Chapter 5 Instant Recording

          Press to fast-forward (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x). Press to go to the next page. Press to delete the selected files / schedules. Press to display the disk information. Press again to hide it. Chapter 5 Instant Recording This chapter guides you to instantly record video, capture images, and instantly play the recorded video.
  • Page 35       Way 2 ‐ Press the Record button on the front panel of the unit. *If you choose this way to activate an instant recording, the current instant recording immediately starts, but ends when an incoming scheduled task starts. Quick Snapshot ‐...
  • Page 36       ‐ Press to pause the playback. Press to go to previous frame; press to go to next frame. Step 2: ‐ Press to capture your desired image. Video / Snapshot Quality Adjustment Step 1: Press to display the video/snapshot quality adjustment screen.

  • Page 37: Chapter 6 The Osd Menu Display

          Main menu ‐ Press to call up the main menu. ‐ Press to exit the menu. Chapter 6 The OSD Menu Display Under the menu, you can check and manage both your recorded files and snapshots, and customize your preferences.

  • Page 38: Recordings And Snapshots

    AVI (Codec: H.264 format with MP3 audio) Image JPEG To convert captured videos from AVI to MP4 (Codec: H.264 format with AAC audio) for editing, please go to www.avermedia.com and download “MP4 Converter” from “AP & Driver” section on the product information page. OSD Menu Descriptions Navigating ‐...
  • Page 39       ‐ Press to rewind at 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x speed. ‐ Press to fast forward at 2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x speed. ‐ Press ◄ to skip backward 10 seconds. ‐ Press ► to skip forward 30 seconds. ‐...
  • Page 40       Image Capture During Video Playback Way 1: ‐ Press to pause and capture current image. ‐ Press or OK to resume playback. Way 2: Step 1: ‐ Press to play the video in slow motion (1/2x). Press again to view the video frame by frame.
  • Page 41       USB Storage Device Removal In order to avoid data loss, it is highly recommended to safely remove your external storage device. Please follow the steps below: Way 1: Step 1: Press to bring up the menu. Step 2: Press F1 to remove it.

  • Page 42: File Management

          6.2 File Management “File Management” allows you to manage videos and images captured by the Capture Box. You can copy files between internal hard drive and external USB storage device, and delete unwanted files. Please note that only video and image files captured by the Capture Box are supported. File Management User interface: A list displaying files located on the internal hard disk A set of editing tools...
  • Page 43       OSD Menu Descriptions Navigating ‐ Use ▲/▼ to select and OK to enter the folder in which you save the recordings and snapshots. ‐ Use ▲/▼ to select “Return” and press OK to go one level up. ‐...
  • Page 44       Copying Files from USB Disk to Internal HDD Step 1: ‐ On the right-side list, use ▲/▼ to highlight the file that you want to copy to internal HDD. Press OK to select / unselect an item. ‐...
  • Page 45       the file from the list. Press on the remote and then press OK to remove the file from the list. ‐ Press to cancel copying the files in a progress. Step 3: ‐ Press OK. File Playback ‐...
  • Page 46       ‐ Press once to restart the current playback. ‐ Press to stop the playback. ‐ Press to display the image information, including storage disk and file name. USB Storage Device Removal In order to avoid data loss, it is highly recommended to safely remove your external storage device.

  • Page 47: Schedule Recording

          6.3 Schedule Recording “Recording Schedule” allows you to create a list of preset recording schedules. To ensure schedule recording functions properly, please check the followings. Make sure to complete the IR Learning process via Home > Settings > IR Learning Setup. Once you have the IR Learning completed, the Capture Box automatically powers on your STB before recording, and then tunes into specific channel to record your scheduled program.
  • Page 48       OSD Menu Descriptions Navigating ‐ Use ▲/▼ to select among preset schedules. ‐ Press to go to the next page. ‐ Press return to the previous page. ‐ Press to directly access the main menu. Create a New Schedule Step 1: ‐...
  • Page 49       Delete a Schedule Step 1: ‐ Use ▲/▼ to select an unwanted schedule from the list. Step 2: ‐ Press to delete the selected schedule. Edit a Schedule Step 1: ‐ Use ▲/▼ to select a preset schedule from the list.
  • Page 50       Upcoming Task Task that is on the queue *Failed or unfinished tasks are marked with . Select the schedule and press OK on the remote control to see more information. OSD Menu Descriptions Series Recording Step 1: Schedule with on “Status”...

  • Page 51: Settings

          To automatically power on the Capture Box after you power on your STB, enable the auto-power on function via Home>Settings>Power Management. You can go to Home>Settings>IR Learning Setup>STB Wake-up Time to specify the number of minutes earlier than the scheduled start time that your STB wakes up.
  • Page 52       Date and Time Use ◄/► to move among options and ▲/▼ to adjust date and time. Press OK to confirm. Make sure to set the time according to the system time of your STB. IR Learning Use ▲/▼ to select the desired STB. Press OK to confirm.
  • Page 53       Video/Snapshot Quality Video Quality: Use ▲/▼ to toggle among various video quality options (Optimal /Good / Maximum recording length). Press OK to confirm. Snapshot Quality: Use ▲/▼ to toggle among various snapshot quality options (Best /Better / Good). Press OK to confirm.
  • Page 54 Follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware via USB storage device: Step 1: To download the latest firmware binary package, please go to www.avermedia.com, and then enter the model name in Product Search field. Firmware file is available on the product information page.
  • Page 55       connect it to the Capture Box. Step 3: Press F1 to start the firmware upgrade process. Press to abort the operation and return to the previous page. Step 4: The Capture Box automatically detects whether a newer version of firmware is available for upgrade.
  • Page 56 Open Source Code Notice The following GPL executables and LGPL, MPL libraries used in this product are subject to the BSD/FreeBSD/ GPL/GPLv2/GPLv2+/GPLv3 with GCC/ RLE/jpeg/LGPLv2/LGPLv2.1/LGPLv2.1/ GPLv2/LGPLv2.1+/LGPLv2+/ libpng/MIT/NewBSD/OPENSSL/PD/zlib License Agreements: cppstub/db/libpcre0 FreeBSD thttpd makedevs GPLv2 busybox/dbus/dbus-x11/devmem2/dosfstools/fbset/i2c-tools/iproute2/libblkid1/libdbus-1-3/ libfreetype6/libpam/libuuid1/linux-kernel/module-init-tools/module-init-tools-depmod/mtd-utils/ netbase/u-boot/update-modules/usbutils/util-linux-ng GPLv2+ iptables/sysvinit/tinylogin/udev/update-rc.d GPLv3 with GCC RLE libgcc1/libstdc++6 jpeg libjpeg8/libjpeg-tools...
  • Page 57 AVerMedia Technologies Inc. offers to provide source code to you for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution, such as the cost of media, shipping and handling upon e-mail request to AVerMedia Technologies Inc. at http://www.avermedia.com...
  • Page 59 M o d e l N o . C 2 8 3 S P/N 300AC283-DSW M a d e i n T a i w a n...

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