Instructions

Video-Digitizer Grabstar PRO
Article-Number: DNT000001 User manual
Please read these instructions before installing and commissioning and retain the
instructions for later usage. If you hand over the device for usage to other people, also
hand over this user manual.
1. Function
The video digitizer enables easy recording and playback of analogue and digital video sources
on USB storages or SD memory cards, as well as the connection to a PC, a TV or a gaming
console. You can use the digitizer to digitize A/V-recordings from analogue media, for example
from a video recorder or camcorder. The recording and playback of gameplay is possible as
well. Using a microphone or headset, you can comment on recorded gameplay scenes in real-
time. This way, you can add your explanations and comments after recording the material.
• Saves recordings directly to SD / SDHC memory card* (up to 128 GB),
USB stick (up to 128 GB) or external USB hard drive (up to 4 TB) –
supports FAT32, NTFS**, exFAT**
• Works with PAL and NTSC formats
• Recording resolutions: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p @ 60 fps
• 8,9-cm-color-display (3.5“) for checking/playback the recordings
• Video format: MP4
• Integrated video player, which is able to display digitized recordings directly on TV
(using HDMI passthrough)
• Integrated device speakers
• Records scenes from game consoles (f. e. Playstation 4, Xbox One) and TV receivers
(without HDCP copy protection)***
• Transmits recordings via USB connection to an PC
• Live-Streaming-Function: Streams recordings (f. e. Gameplay) directly to video
sharing platforms, f. e. Youtube (with OBS or XSplit)
• Microphone input – add live commentary to your recordings
• Operates via power adapter (5 V
DC, 2A) or battery
(integrated 3000-mAh-lithium-polymere-battery)
* SD cards with a file volume of 64 GB and bigger can just be used with exFAT and NTFS format.
** MAC users should note that NTFS or exFAT is not supported by MacOS and the storage medium will show no
content if NTFS or exFAT is selected as file format. Same note concers Linux users. Please select FAT32 as
file format for formatting the storage medium.
*** We point out that circumvention of the HDCP copy protection is prohibited according to § 95a UrhG. If an HDMI
splitter up to version 1.3b is connected to the HDMI-digitizer, the HDCP copy protection may become ineffective.
Therefore, the device is not allowed to be used in such a combination.
2. Intended usage, delivery
The video digitizer Grabstar PRO is intended for the stand-alone digitization of analogue
and digital audio-video data, PC streaming and storage on or playback from SD memory
card and USB storage media. Any other use is not in accordance with the intended pur-
pose and leads to exclusion of warranty and liability. This also applies to conversions and
changes on the device.
Content of Delivery
- Video Digitizer Grabstar PRO
- IR-Remote
- 5-V
DC-Power-Supply
- USB cable for power supply
- Video-/Audio cable (3,5-mm-jack to 3x Cinch/RCA-socket)
- HDMI cable
- User Manual
3. Operating, maintenance and safety instructions
Warning: Is used to mark safety instructions or to draw attention to special
dangers and risks.
Notification: Is used to indicate additional information or important notes.
- Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly! Plastic foils/bags, polystyrene
parts etc. could become a dangerous toy for children.
- The devices are no toys. They do not be kept or operated in the access area of children.
- Avoid heavy mechanical stress such as pressure or vibration.
- Only clean the device with a dry linen cloth, which can be slightly damp if the device is
heavily soiled. Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents for cleaning. Make sure that
no moisture gets inside the device.
- The device may only be operated in dry indoor areas and only with the power supply
specified in the technical data section.
We accept no liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by improper
handling or failure to observe the safety and operating instructions. In such cases, all
warranty claims expire. For further damages we do not accept liability. Do not open
the device, do not attempt to repair it. Do not make any modifications or changes
– this will invalidate the warranty. For further damages we do not accept liability.
1 Remote control receiver (infrared)
2 Operating display:
Blue: Device switched on
Flashing blue: Storage space on the storage medium exhausted soon
Flashing red: Battery empty, charge as soon as possible
Red: charging battery (device switched off)
Control buttons:
3 Power: press for >2 s – Turns on the device;
With device switched on: press briefly (<2 s) – Display on/off; press longer
(2 s bis <10 s) – Turns off the device / activates Stand-by-Dialogue;
Press for longer than 10 s – Turns off the device immediately
4 Menu/Back: Select / Exit menus
5 Vol+/Mix+: Level adjustment for loudspeaker/headphone
6 Mode: Short press to switch between record, photo and playback preview mode;
Press and hold to delete a file currently selected in playback preview mode
7 Rec/Stop: Short press to manually start a recording in the recording preview mode;
Press and hold to take a single picture in preview mode
8 Navigation buttons and level adjustment for the microphone
9 SD card slot: Slot for an SD card
10 DC Input 5V/2A: power supply connection
11 Headset/Microphone jack (3,5 mm)
12 AV IN: Jack socket (3,5 mm) for A/V input (composite, L/R audio)
13 HDMI IN: HDMI-Input
14 HDMI OUT: HDMI-Output
15 USB: USB port for USB storage medium
16 USB To PC: Micro-USB-socket/PC-connection port
17 LC-Display: Control display for recording preview and playback
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On/Off
Start recording
Stop Recording/Playback
Adjust the microphone level
Adjust speaker volume
Cursor keys for menu control
Confirmation of selection in a menu Select/Exit
main menu
Leave a menu
Save a single image in recording preview mode
Mute speaker
Mute microphone
Selection of playback menu
A/V source selection (HDMI / A/V)
Selection of menu for time-controlled recording
Storage media selection
Switching record / photo mode / playback; Long press:
delete in playback mode
Select menu language
Select recording quality