Instructions

5. Operation
Please note:
An SD/SDHC memory card or microSD-card with SD-adapter of class 10 should
be used as a memory card to ensure trouble-free recording. It is not possible to
record from HDCP-protected video sources. The file names of recordings are
automatically generated according to the pattern: date + index.mp4.
The Grabstar PRO supports the FAT32, NTFS and exFAT file systems.
If a recording file is bigger than 4 GB, it is automatically divided into several
max. 4 GB files. It’s not being separated when your memory device is format-
ted in exFAT format.
The device stops recording as soon as the selected memory is full. The device
records in MP4 format (H.264) and it‘s just capable of playbacking MP4-files.
Make sure to set the correct recording resolution according to the respecti-
ve video source.
Connection and Setup
- Remove the screen protector from the Grabstar PRO.
- Connect the power supply to the DC connection (10).
- Connect the video source to the HDMI input (13) or A/V input (12).
- Connect an HDMI monitor or TV to the HDMI output (14).
- Connect or insert a USB mass storage medium (Stick / Hard Disk) to the USB port (15)
or insert an SD memory card (9) until it clicks into place. Make sure that the contacts
point upwards (control panel). Do not insert by force!
- Select the main menu with the “MENU” button. Use the arrow buttons and the
menu/back button to move through the menus. Use the arrow buttons q and p to set
values and confirm your settings with the OK button.
Language: Set menu language.
Set date/time: Set the date and time for the system
Device Settings (Setup)
Video source: Select the video source, HDMI or A/V (composite / audio).
USB Mode: Selection of whether the digitizer is utilized in host mode, i. e. as a signal
source for connected USB storage media (SD card, USB storage), or in device mode (he-
reby signal sources are used as streaming sources or external storage media on PC).
Time-controlled recording: Selection of the periodic automatic recording: daily, once,
weekly. For further information, see “Recording function”.
Standard memory: Selection of which external memory (SD card or USB storage) should
be used as standard memory. If one of the alternatives is not available, the system auto-
matically switches to the available storage type.
Note
When connecting an external hard drive to the USB port, it has to be supplied
with its own power supply - the power supply included with the Grabstar PRO
is not designed to supply an external hard drive.
Note
Please always check whether you are using the latest firmware version. You
can check your current firmware version in the Grabstar PRO device menu. The
latest device firmware can be found on the manufacturer‘s website www.dnt.de
Note
If you have deactivated the HDCP protection at the source (e.g. in the menu
Game console settings) you cannot use video streaming portals.
For this, the HDCP encryption must be reactivated!
Time/Watermark: Select whether the time stamp should be used in the recording or not
Video quality: Selection of the recording resolution:
1080p (in 3 quality levels) – 720p – 480p
The bit rates are accordingly 30/22/18/12/4 Mbps
Reset: Reset the device to the delivery state.