English
User Manual
Capture Box
C283S
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Page 2: ...nd A V cables z Do not alter the product It can cause a fire and will void the warrantee Usage Precautions z We are not liable for any personal or confidential information stored in the HDD if it is d...
Page 3: ...tus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified serv...
Page 4: ...erence z This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party r...
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 R331...
Page 6: ...o make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes Please visit avermedia com to get the updates of the operation and use of AVerMedia products AVerM...
Page 7: ...x 124 mm D Weight 335 g Environmental Condition Operating Temperature 0 40 System Requirements z TV monitor with component video YPrPb input z TV monitor with 720p or 1080i resolution recommended z S...
Page 8: ...3 Installation First Time Setup 7 3 1 Hardware Installation 7 3 2 Storage Device Installation 13 3 2 1 USB Storage Device Insertion 13 3 2 2 HDD Installation and Removal 13 3 3 Setup Wizard 19 3 4 Su...
Page 9: ...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 cont...
Page 10: ...sales regions z AVerMedia regularly releases the latest version of firmware for the Capture Box Having the latest firmware enhances the functionality of the Capture Box To download the latest firmware...
Page 11: ...ss to turn the unit on into stand by mode If the device is crashed press and hold for 4 seconds to force shutdown 2 2 Infrared Sensor When using the remote control aim it at the infrared IR sensor loc...
Page 12: ...LED indicator On Glows solid green Off in standby mode Lights off Starting up Powering off Upgrading its firmware Flashes green continuously Having problems Alternates between green and blue Receivin...
Page 13: ...4 IR Blaster Port 2 RCA Audio L R output 5 Component video input 3 DC IN 6 RCA Audio L R input 2 4 1 Front View 2 4 2 Rear View z USB slot is for external USB storage device connection as well as for...
Page 14: ...e Box and the other end to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT colored red green and blue port on the STB z Before making the connections make sure to set STB s video output to Component and adjust its output res...
Page 15: ...ear 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 componen...
Page 16: ...e 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 Connect the IR Blaster cable to the IR BLASTER port on the r...
Page 17: ...r STB Step 6 Installing the Power Adapter Slide the Power Adapter Outlet Module into the groove on the Power Adapter The location of IR sensor window on STB varies To find the exact location of the IR...
Page 18: ...hen 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 Or Aim the remote control at the infrared sensor located on the f...
Page 19: ...y pressing the input selection button Input Source TV AV on the TV remote control Supported resolutions vary depending on the TV model in use For details please refer to the guide that comes with your...
Page 20: ...ct the power supply from the Capture Box to avoid data loss z Removing internal HDD immediately after powering off may cause personal injury due to heat Please wait until the HDD cools down completely...
Page 21: ...d 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...
Page 22: ...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 Using a 9 5mm HDD Using a 12 5mm HDD Step...
Page 23: ...sh 16 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 p...
Page 24: ...Box Lift off the lid and set it aside Step 2 Removing the HDD Pull the HDD out in the direction of the arrow Then lift the HDD out of the slot Removing internal HDD immediately after powering off may...
Page 25: ...English 18 Step 3 Replacing the HDD Lid Place the HDD lid back and snap it into place...
Page 26: ...2 Setting up 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 z Make sure to install internal...
Page 27: ...to skip to the next step You can also configure this setting later via Home Settings IR Learning Setup z IR learning is a process that enables the Capture Box to memorize infrared IR command sequence...
Page 28: ...nnel number displayed on background screen is corresponding to the learned key If the STB does not change the channel correctly press F2 to re learn a key or press to edit a learned key If your STB st...
Page 29: ...Capture Box beforehand to avoid data loss If you want to install an internal HDD you can skip this step and exit the Setup Wizard The previous settings are saved and you can later go to Menu Settings...
Page 30: ...recommended to select partition with normal write speed 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...
Page 31: ...ishing 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...
Page 32: ...Chapter 4 The Remote Control The descriptions below show the deployment of the keys on the remote control Buttons Descriptions 1 Press to turn the unit on off 2 Press to access the main menu Press aga...
Page 33: ...n to the previous page 10 Press to display the video snapshot quality adjustment screen Press again to exit 11 Follow the on screen instruction 12 Follow the on screen instruction 13 Follow the on scr...
Page 34: ...esired recording length Then press OK to activate instant recording To stop recording before finished press again or If the instant recording task conflicts with a scheduled task a warning message wil...
Page 35: ...t ends when an incoming scheduled task starts Quick Snapshot Press to capture current image Instant Playback Press to play the last recorded file or view the last captured image Press to stop the play...
Page 36: ...image Video Snapshot Quality Adjustment Step 1 Press to display the video snapshot quality adjustment screen Step 2 Use to select Video Quality or Snapshot Quality and press OK Step 3 Use to select de...
Page 37: ...check and manage both your recorded files and snapshots and customize your preferences OSD Menu Descriptions Basic Operation Press to bring up the menu Press or to exit the menu Use to make selection...
Page 38: ...ile format Press F2 to switch between list mode and thumbnail mode Press to go to the next page Press return to the previous page Press to directly access the main menu Video Playback Press or OK to s...
Page 39: ...ck Press to display the playback information including storage disk recording resolution duration elapsed and remaining time and file name Time Seek During Video Playback Step 1 Press during playback...
Page 40: ...the video in slow motion 1 2x Press again to view the video frame by frame or Press to pause the playback Press to go to previous frame press to go to next frame Step 2 Press to capture your desired...
Page 41: ...t 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 Way 2 Step 1 Press on the remot...
Page 42: ...se note that only video and image files captured by the Capture Box are supported File Management User interface 1 A list displaying files located on the internal hard disk 2 A set of editing tools 3...
Page 43: ...he next page Press return to the previous page Press to directly access the main menu Copying Files from Internal HDD to USB Disk Step 1 On the left side list use to highlight the file that you want t...
Page 44: ...t all files Select and press OK to deselect all files Step 2 Select and press OK to copy selected file s to internal HDD Press to cancel copying the files in a progress Step 3 Press OK Deleting Files...
Page 45: ...OK to start playing the highlighted file Press or OK to pause the playback Press or OK to resume playback Press to play the video in slow motion 1 2x Press to rewind at 2x 4x 8x 16x 32x speed Press to...
Page 46: ...ur external storage device Please follow the steps below Way 1 Step 1 Press to bring up the menu Step 2 Press F1 on the menu to remove it Way 2 Step 1 Press on the remote control Step 2 Press F2 to re...
Page 47: ...tputs signal after powering it off If this happens keep your set top box ON before recording Power off STB Make sure all cables and devices are firmly and well connected Then power on the Capture Box...
Page 48: ...hedule Step 1 Press F1 to add a new schedule Step 2 Enter the desired channel number Press OK to confirm If you want to enter channel 1 enter 001 01 or 1 Step 3 Use to move among options and to set st...
Page 49: ...te of scheduled task Icon Status 1 Task Completed Recording task s is are successfully completed 2 Task Failed Recording task s is are failed Please checkthe followings The recording information is co...
Page 50: ...ng Daily Weekly Weekdays Weekends Use to select a series recording schedule from the list Then press OK to check the series recording schedule list Step 2 Use to select among schedule items Press to g...
Page 51: ...your preferred language Press OK to confirm Date Format Use to select date format Press OK to confirm z To automatically power on the Capture Box after you power on your STB enable the auto power on...
Page 52: ...n p 20 for details Key Press Interval Select a preferred interval between each key pressed Short Medium Long STB Wake Up Time Specify the number of minutes earlier than the scheduled start time that t...
Page 53: ...y Estimated recording duration for different video quality settings HD 1080i or 720p Optimal 15 Mbps Good 10 Mbps Maximum Recording Length 8 Mbps 500GB 62 5 hrs 100 hrs 125 hrs 1TB 125 hrs 200 hrs 250...
Page 54: ...ss OK to confirm Step 3 Press F1 to save the setting Disk Information This page displays the status of storage capacity of the disk Press F1 to format the partition Press F2 to eject the disk Firmware...
Page 55: ...abort the operation and return to the previous page Product Information This page provides information about this product including product name model no and firmware version z The firmware upgrade p...
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