Elgato CAM LINK 4K

Elgato Cam Link 4K Instruction Manual

Model: CAM LINK 4K

Уводзіны

The Elgato Cam Link 4K is an external capture card designed to transform your DSLR, mirrorless camera, camcorder, or action camera into a high-quality webcam. It enables streaming and recording in resolutions up to 1080p60 or 4K30, and even 4K60 with compatible cameras and the latest Cam Link 4K models. This device offers ultra-low latency, ensuring your video and audio remain synchronized. It is compatible with PC, Mac, and iPad (with USB-C port) and integrates seamlessly with popular applications like OBS Studio, Zoom, and Discord.

Што ў скрынцы

Праверце, ці ёсць усе прадметы ў вашай упакоўцы:

  • Cam Link 4K device
  • USB 3.0 extension cable
  • Кароткае кіраўніцтва
Contents of the Elgato Cam Link 4K box, showing the Cam Link 4K device, a USB 3.0 extension cable, and a Quick Start Guide.

Image: The Elgato Cam Link 4K device, USB 3.0 extension cable, and Quick Start Guide as packaged in the box.

Настройка

Follow these steps to set up your Elgato Cam Link 4K:

  1. Падрыхтуйце камеру: Ensure your DSLR, mirrorless camera, camcorder, or action camera has a clean HDMI output. This means the HDMI feed should not display any camera interface elements like menus or settings.
  2. Падключыце кабель HDMI: Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included) to your camera's HDMI output port.
  3. Connect Cam Link 4K: Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input port on the Elgato Cam Link 4K device.
  4. Connect to Computer/iPad: Plug the USB 3.0 connector of the Cam Link 4K (or its extension cable) into an available USB 3.x port on your computer (PC or Mac) or iPad (with USB-C port).
  5. Уключэнне: Turn on your camera and ensure it is set to output video via HDMI.
Four panel image showing the setup process: 1. Connect Cam Link 4K to your computer. 2. Connect HDMI cable to your camera. 3. Connect other end of HDMI cable to Cam Link 4K. 4. Add to the app of your choosing.

Image: Step-by-step visual guide for connecting the Cam Link 4K to a camera and computer.

Diagram illustrating the plug-and-play setup of the Elgato Cam Link 4K, showing connections from camera to Cam Link 4K, and then to a laptop.

Image: Simplified diagram of the plug-and-play connection process for the Cam Link 4K.

Інструкцыя па эксплуатацыі

Once connected, the Cam Link 4K functions as a standard webcam input for your computer. No additional drivers are typically required for basic functionality.

Using with Applications

Open your preferred video application (e.g., OBS Studio, Zoom, Discord, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime). In the application's video settings, select