DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide

Physical attributes

The DVI2USB 3.0 device measures 90mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.54” x 2.36” x 0.91”). It features a single DVI-I type connector, a USB 3.0 connector and an LED indicator. This small, portable product easily fits in the palm of your hand.

Connectors and indicators

Number	Interface	Description
	DVI Input	Connects a DVI, VGA or HDMI source to the video grabber.
	USB 3.0 Output	Connects the video grabber to the capture workstation and enables data transfer from the video source to the workstation. The video grabber works best when connected to a USB 3.0 port on the capture workstation, but is also backward compatible with USB 2.0.
	LED	LED indicator light indicates the current status of the video grabber. See Indicator LED details for the meaning of different light colors.

Number

Interface

Description

DVI Input

Connects a DVI, VGA or HDMI source to the video grabber.

USB 3.0 Output

Connects the video grabber to the capture workstation and enables data transfer from the video source to the workstation.

The video grabber works best when connected to a USB 3.0 port on the capture workstation, but is also backward compatible with USB 2.0.

LED

LED indicator light indicates the current status of the video grabber. See Indicator LED details for the meaning of different light colors.

Epiphan always recommends using a USB 3.0 port for best performance. If a USB 2.0 port is used instead, DVI2USB 3.0 transfers video at a lower frame rate and is unable to capture embedded audio.