Instructions

- The “Off” option deactivates the automatic recording mode. If the automatic recording
mode is active, it is indicated by an alarm symbol on the display.
- If an automatic recording is complete, the alarm symbol disappears from the display.
Note: HDCP-protected content cannot be recorded.
Playback function
- First, check whether the previously used storage is connected
(see “Connection and Setup”).
- Playback can take place either via the device itself or on a monitor/television connected
via HDMI. If a monitor is connected, the display of the Grabstar PRO remains switched
off during video output.
- Go to Playback mode with the “Playback” button on the remote control.
- Select the desired file from the displayed list and start playback with the “OK” button.
- The playback progress is shown with a bar graph on the display.
- You can adjust the playback volume with the arrow buttons q and p.
- With the arrow buttonst and u you can accelerate the playback forwards and
backwards (“fast forward/rewind”). Stop playback with pressing the „OK“ button.
Using the Grabstar PRO on the PC
Connect the video digitizer with the PC via a
micro USB cable. If the connection was successful,
the PC menu appears on the display:
- Go to audio input “Settings”. Again select your device (D720) under “Audio Input”.
Your device (D720) should also appear under “Camera Source”:
- USB Storage Mode: The PC recognizes the Grabstar PRO as a removable disk and
you can manage the files (copy, delete, move, etc.)
- PC Storage Mode: You can directly save the recorded source media to internal PC memory.
- PC Streaming Mode: The Grabstar PRO can stream videos that are connected to the HDMI
or A/V inputs directly to the PC.
With free live stream software such as OBS or XSplit, you can also stream videos directly
to a video sharing platform such as YouTube.
Please note: For streaming, you need a computer that is able to run in accordance
with the specifications of the streaming program and which supports Direct3D
acceleration. Otherwise you will get an error message and you will be unable
to use the streaming function. Both of the programs which are briefly described
in this manual are independent of the product range and should only be seen
as a recommendation, for which a brief introduction is given. The programs can
be modified at any time. Read the respective manuals available on the support
pages of the program providers for more detailed information. All rights of the
program providers are reserved to them.
Date of sample recordings: January 2019
Stream with XSplit
- Go to the website: https://www.xsplit.com/broadcaster
and download the Windows software “XSplit Broadcaster”
- Install the program on your PC.
- Depending on the software available on your PC, the program may ask you to load and
install additional software components during installation.
- To use the program, you have to register with XSplit. To do this, go to “Sign Up” and
“Register” on the XSplit website. Enter your email address there, set a password and you
will receive a registration email, in which you can confirm the registration.
- When starting the program, you will be asked to enter the access data you have set up.
After entering the access data, the program starts.
- Once the program has started, select your device (D720) under „Sources“ and „Webcam,
capture card, video devices“:
Firmware update: A new firmware version can be installed here, if available.
Software version: Displays the current software version.
- After completing the setup, go back to the video preview with the “MENU” button.
Recording function
First, check whether the video source and storage is connected (see “Connection and Setup”).
1. Manual recording
- Start the recording with the “Rec/Stop” button on the device or the “Rec” button on
the remote control. The recording runtime is shown in the top left.
- Stop the recording with the “Rec/Stop” button on the device or the “Stop” button on
the remote control.
- You can cut out unwanted content from the original recording during recording process.
To do this, briefly press the „OK“ button at the beginning of the passage to be cut out,
now the recording time display flashes.
At the end of the passage to be cut out, briefly press the „OK“ button again, now the
recording continues.
2. Automatically controlled recordings
Please note: Time-controlled recording can only take place when the device is
switched on. The device stops recording as soon as the memory is full.
- First, check whether a storage medium is connected (see “Connection and Setup”).
- Use the “MENU” button to go to the main menu and then to the “Time control
recording” menu.
- Select one of the options “Daily” (repeating daily), “Once” (once), “Weekly”
- Check boxes from left to right (weekly): Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday
- Daily: Set the start and end time.
- Once: Set the recording date, start and end time.
- Weekly: Mark the desired day and set the start/end time.
- Confirm the respective setting by clicking “Confirm”.
Signal Loss detection
The Grabstar PRO is able to pause the recording
in the event of missing / faulty source signals.
The deactivation of this function means, that the
recording can only be stopped after the user has
manually finished/stopped his recording and is
therefore only recommended if the source medi-
um is in poor/faulty condition/quality.
Format: Format the storage medium.
HDCP-protected sources cannot be recorded!