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Setting up your EZRecorder allows you to capture high-quality gameplay without taxing your computer’s processor. Whether you are recording from a PC or a console, the setup process is straightforward. Here is how to connect your hardware and configure your software for the best results. Hardware Prerequisites

Before beginning, ensure you have the following items ready: An EZRecorder capture device Two high-speed HDMI cables A desktop PC or laptop Your gaming console (PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch) A USB power cable (included with your recorder)

An external storage drive (NTFS-formatted USB drive or external HDD) Step 1: Format Your Storage Drive

The EZRecorder saves files directly to connected USB storage. For uninterrupted recording, you must format your drive correctly. Plug your USB drive or external hard drive into a PC. Right-click the drive icon and select Format.

Choose NTFS as the file system. FAT32 will limit your video file sizes to 4GB. Click Start and wait for the process to complete.

Safely eject the drive and insert it into the USB port on your EZRecorder. Step 2: Connect a Gaming Console

To record from a PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch, you need to pass the video signal through the recorder on its way to your TV.

Connect one HDMI cable to the HDMI Out port of your console.

Plug the other end of that cable into the HDMI In port of the EZRecorder.

Connect the second HDMI cable to the HDMI Out port of the EZRecorder.

Plug the other end of that cable into an open HDMI port on your TV or gaming monitor.

Connect the USB power cable to the EZRecorder and plug it into a wall adapter or a console USB port.

Note for PlayStation users: You must disable HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) in your console system settings before connecting to the recorder, or your screen will remain black. Step 3: Connect a Dual-PC Setup

If you want to use the EZRecorder to capture gameplay from a gaming PC using a second streaming/recording PC, follow these steps:

Connect an HDMI cable from the graphics card of your gaming PC to the HDMI In port of the EZRecorder.

Connect a second HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port of the EZRecorder to your gaming monitor.

Plug the EZRecorder’s USB data cable into a USB 3.0 port on your streaming/recording PC.

On your gaming PC, open your display settings and ensure your desktop is set to “Duplicate these displays” so the signal goes to both your monitor and the recorder. Step 4: Configure Settings and Record

Once the hardware is connected, you can manage your recordings using the device interface or the official software.

Turn on your gaming system and your TV. You should see your game dashboard pass through the recorder to the screen.

Use the included remote control to open the EZRecorder on-screen menu.

Select your desired video quality, choosing optimal bitrate values based on your storage capacity.

Press the Record button on the device or the remote to start capturing. The LED indicator will turn red to signal active recording.

Press the button again to stop. The file will save directly to your connected USB storage.

To view your gameplay footage, simply unplug the USB drive from your EZRecorder and connect it to your PC for editing or uploading.

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