Section 3 Installation
3-1
The Magewell Device must be connected to your computer via the USB3 cable provided. Place the Magewell
Device near the computer but do not yet connect it to your computer.
1. Connect the HDMI cable from the camera to the “INPUT” connector of your Magewell Device. See Figure
2-1 and Figure 3-1.
2. Connect the power cable to your HD Camera and to an AC outlet. See Figure 2-1. If your camera is battery
operated, verify that the battery is charged and that the camera is powered on.
3. If applicable, connect the HDMI cable for HD televisions in the operatory, to the “LOOP THRU” connector of
your Magewell Device. See Figure 2-1 and Figure 3-2.
4. Plug in your microscope, turn on the illumination system and focus the microscope on an object.
5. Turn on your computer and log on with a user profile which has “Administrative Rights”
6. On your computer, look for the USB port which has the “SS” symbol indicating that it is a fast USB3 port.
If you don’t have an “SS” USB3 port, you will use a regular USB2 port which will show the trident symbol,
without the “SS”.
Connect HDMI
Cable here
Connect HDMI
Cable here
Figure 3-1 Connecting HDMI Cable From the Camera to a the Magewell Device
Figure 3-2 Connecting HDMI Cable from Magewell Device to Monitor or Television
NOTICE
Please be certain that all conditions outlined in Section 8 “Computer Specifications” and “HDMI
Cable Requirements” have been met before proceeding.
Connect HDMI
Cable to monitor or
television
Connect HDMI
Cable here
SS
3.1 Connecting the Magewell to the Computer