Dual HDMI/DVI Video Mixer to USB 3.0 Converter
User Guide v1.11

Thank you!
You have just acquired the finest and easiest to use tool for simultaneous capture of two streams ofuncompressed video with audio for your computer.

Easy, No Drivers, No Setup !
Versatile !
Compatible with all Apps !

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P/N SHARE2PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
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EASY ! No drivers required.
Dual Uncompressed 1080p Video & Audio Capture.
Predefined Picture in Picture (PIP) views.
Ideal for Video streaming and Videoconferencing.
Compatible to all motherboards and chipsets.
Up to 1080p at 60 fps.
Powered via external power supply.
Scaler and Colorspace Conversion.
Supports Windows, OSX and Linux.
DirectShow, AVFoundation and V4L2 Compatible.
Professional grade full-metal enclosure.

OVERVIEWThe INOGENI SHARE2 Converter is the most easy and reliable tool for simultaneous capture of two
streams of uncompressed video into one single USB stream with audio from yourHDMI/DVI/VGA/Component or CVBS sources for your PC for recording, videoconferencing, lecture
capture and streaming applications. No driver installation is necessary and it will work on allmotherboards and USB 3.0 chipsets. It features an HDMI, DVI and a NTSC/PAL input, a line level
stereo analog input, a line level stereo analog output, an internal USB 3.0 hub with 2x USB 3.0 ports for
expansion purposes and USB 3.0 connector for the host. It supports SD and HDTV video formats, up
to 1080p60, and most computer graphic formats. Compact in size and rugged, the converter is apractical and an easy-to-use USB 3.0 capture solution. It is compatible with Windows, OSX and Linux
operating systems, and is UVC-compliant, so it will work with all DirectShow/V4L2 and AVFoundationcompatible software.
The converter supports 1080p resolutions up to 60 fps. All SD and HD resolution signals are converted
to 4:2:2 8-bit color space over USB 3.0. The line level stereo analog audio input and output are twochannel LPCM.
SHARE2 comes with a USB 3.0 cable, a DVI to VGA and DVI to HDMI adapters.
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Line level stereo audio support.
Predefined Picture in Picture (PIP) views.
Digital Fluid technology - Internal frame buffers maximize frame rate with any PC.
Hardware-based color space and sampling conversion.
Automatic scaling and frame rate conversion.
Customizable video processing functions.
Image controls: Brightness, contrast, saturation and hue settings.
Supports multiple devices on the same PC.
Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux.

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DEVICE CONNECTORSCONNECTION DIAGRAM

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SPECIFICATIONSVideo Input 1Connector
VideoResolutions
Video Input 2Connector

VideoResolutions

Frame Rates
Color SpaceSampling Rate
Analog input
Analog output
HDCP Copyprotection

Mixer Control

OutputConnector
Color Space
Video Scaler
Color Space
Conversion
Sampling
Conversion
Frame Rate
Conversion
USBexpansion
Audio
Audio input
Audio output

1x HDMI1080p, 720p, 1080i, 480p, 576p, 1920x1200, 1280x1024, 1280x960, 1024x768,
800x600, 640x480
1x DVI-I – (Digital & Analog).
DVI: 1080p, 720p, 1080i, 480p, 576p, 1920x1200, 1280x1024, 1280x960,1024x768, 800x600, 640x480
VGA: 1080p, 720p, 480p, 576p, 1920x1200, 1680x1050, 1400x1050, 1600x1200,1280x1024, 1360x768, 1280x768, 1280x800, 1024x768, 800x600, 640x480
Component: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i, 576p and 576i
CVBS: 480i, 576i [Available on green connection of a DVI to Component adapter]
Up to 60 Hz, all formats.
RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4 and 4:2:2.
165 MHz
Analog stereo, line level, 3.5mm jack.
Analog stereo, line level, 3.5mm jack.
The device will not decrypt BD/DVD movies, satellite/cable receivers or otherencrypted sources.
The Mixer feature can be controlled by the following interfaces:
HID
RS-232
KeypadINOGENI REMOTE
LAN

1x USB 3.0 to host.
YCbCr (YUY2) 4:2:2 8-bit.
Automatic hardware based.
Automatic hardware based.
Automatic hardware based.
Automatic hardware based.
2x USB 3.0 ports for expansion purposes. The devices connected will appear to thehost.

2-channel LPCM 48kHz audio from Line input or embedded in HDMI.
2-channel LPCM 48kHz audio Line level.

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Compatibility
OperatingSystem

Host
Requirements
Motherboard

NO driver installation necessary.
Windows 7 and above (32/64-bit)
macOS 10.10 and above
Linux (kernel v2.6.38 and above)
AndroidUSB 3.0 port
Minimum 4GB RAMIntel Core i5
Graphic card with its own memory for on-screen rendering applications.
Compatible with all motherboards:
Intel, Renesas, ASMedia, and Fresco Logic.

CamerasSupported

Cameras and camcorders with an HDMI/DVI, VGA or CVBS output.

SoftwareCompatibility

UVC-compliant.
Runs with all software compatible to DirectShow, V4L2, QuickTime andAVFoundation.

Adapters
included

DVI to VGA and DVI to HDMI adapters.

Dimensions[W x L x H, cm]
Weight[g]
Power
UPC CodeOrigin
Harmonized
Code18.5 x 11 x 3530
12V, 500mA (adapter included)
040232461736
Canada8517.62.000.900

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TOP USER BUTTONS
These mixer buttons have the same function as INOGENI Control App software.

Input 1 to full screen.

Input 2 to full screen.

Picture in picture. Each press on this button change the small window position at eachcorner.

Side by side.

Big and small.

Swap input 1 and input 2 for buttons: picture in picture, side by side and big and small.
Each press on this button swap input 1 with input 2. To lock/unlock the keypad, press
and hold this button for 2 seconds.

Not used, reserved for customization.

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SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
The device supports multiple baud rates. The baud rate is programmed using the HID interface.
• 9600 baud [default]• 19200 baud
• 38400 baud
RJ45 cable pinout
+5VNC
NC
NC
NC
GND
TX RX →1Commands
If the commands are recognized, the “ACK” string will be sent.
If the commands are NOT recognized, the “NACK” string will be sent.
Input 1 is the HDMI stream.
Input 2 is the DVI or composite stream.
Commands sent to the serial interface must have the ‘<’ character at the beginning and ‘>’ characterat the end.
COMMAND
Command description<S1>
Source 1, which comes from the HDMI connector<S2>
Source 2, which comes from the DVI or RCA connector<SS>
Side by Side View
<TB>
Top Bottom View
<BS>
Big and Small View
<PPTR>
Picture in Picture at top right corner<PPTL>
Picture in Picture at top left corner<PPBR>
Picture in Picture at bottom right corner<PPBL>
Picture in Picture at bottom left corner<SW>
Swap View<SS1>
Side by Side View where Input 1 is at the left side
<SS2>
Side by Side View where Input 2 is at the left side
<TB1>
Top Bottom View where Input 1 is at the top<TB2>
Top Bottom View where Input 2 is at the top<BS1>
Big and Small View where Input 1 is at the left side
<BS2>
Big and Small View where Input 2 is at the left side
<PPTR1>
Picture in Picture at top right corner where Input 1 is the background<PPTR2>
Picture in Picture at top right corner where Input 2 is the background<PPTL1>
Picture in Picture at top left corner where Input 1 is the background<PPTL2>
Picture in Picture at top left corner where Input 2 is the background<PPBR1>
Picture in Picture at bottom right corner where Input 1 is the background<PPBR2>
Picture in Picture at bottom right corner where Input 2 is the background<PPBL1>
Picture in Picture at bottom left corner where Input 1 is the background<PPBL2>
Picture in Picture at bottom left corner where Input 2 is the background<SAVE>
Save the current configuration onboard for future use

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<RSTR>
<BLK>
<SHW>
<RST>
<POLL><GET>

Erase the current configuration onboard and return to default values
Black video
Show video
Reset the device
Returns the current view of the device. In case PPTL1 mode is active, you will receive:>> <POLL>
PPTL1
BLACK [enabled/disabled]
ACK
Return the firmware versions and video resolutions of CAM and CONT inputs. Here isan example.
>> <GET>
FX3 => 1.8
FPGA => 1.9
EDID => 1
CAM => 1920x1080@60fps
CONT => Not locked
VIEW => PPTL1BLACK [enabled/disabled]
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INOGENI REMOTE
The INOGENI Remote needs to be connected to the LAN port inorder to operate. Apply wiring accordingly. This remote is sending
serial commands to the SHARE2 device. Make sure to set the DIP
SW6 below the SHARE2 to ON in order to apply power to theremote before going further. See “DIP SWITCHES” section of thisdocument for more details. Check the user manual of theINOGENI REMOTE for more details.

SHARE2 with INOGENI REMOTE.

Use a RJ45 cable between the INOGENI device and the REMOTE. Do not connect thecable to the SHARE2 LAN port but to the SHARE2 RS232 port.

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LAN INTERFACE
The device supports a LAN interface. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.0.80 and is ready tocommunicate. If your router is on the same subnet as this IP address, you will be ready to use the LANinterface of the device. If not, you must use an Ethernet switch that has the same subnet of the device inorder to change the device IP address.
You can access the web server of the device by using any web browser and the SHARE2 Configuration
webpage will appear.

You can use the commands by sending HTTP or TCP requests. For example, you can send an HTTP
request by sending it using any browser to 192.168.0.80/COMMAND. If the command is recognized, youwill receive the ACK string.

You can also use any telnet application in order to communicate with the device using TCP. Make sure to
use the right IP address and port 50000.

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COMMAND
Command description$S1$
Source 1, which comes from the HDMI connector$S2$
Source 2, which comes from the DVI or RCA connector$SS$
Side by Side View
$TB$
Top Bottom View
$BS$
Big and Small View
$PPTR$
Picture in Picture at top right corner$PPTL$
Picture in Picture at top left corner$PPBR$
Picture in Picture at bottom right corner$PPBL$
Picture in Picture at bottom left corner$SW$
Swap View$SS1$
Side by Side View where Input 1 is at the left side
$SS2$
Side by Side View where Input 2 is at the left side
$TB1$
Top Bottom View where Input 1 is at the top$TB2$
Top Bottom View where Input 2 is at the top$BS1$
Big and Small View where Input 1 is at the left side
$BS2$
Big and Small View where Input 2 is at the left side
$PPTR1$
Picture in Picture at top right corner where Input 1 is the background$PPTR2$
Picture in Picture at top right corner where Input 2 is the background$PPTL1$
Picture in Picture at top left corner where Input 1 is the background$PPTL2$
Picture in Picture at top left corner where Input 2 is the background$PPBR1$
Picture in Picture at bottom right corner where Input 1 is the background$PPBR2$
Picture in Picture at bottom right corner where Input 2 is the background$PPBL1$
Picture in Picture at bottom left corner where Input 1 is the background$PPBL2$
Picture in Picture at bottom left corner where Input 2 is the background$SAVE$
Save the current configuration onboard for future use$RSTR$
Erase the current configuration onboard and return to default values$BLK$
Black video$SHW$
Show video$RST$
Reset the device$POLL$
Returns the current view of the device. In case PPTL1 mode is active, you will receive:
PPTL1
BLACK [enabled/disabled]
ACK
$GET$
Return the firmware versions and video resolutions of CAM and CONT inputs. Here isan example.
FX3 => 1.8
FPGA => 1.9
EDID => 1
CAM => 1920x1080@60fps
CONT => Not locked
VIEW => PPTL1BLACK [enabled/disabled]
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DIP SWITCHES
The device has DIP switches below the device in order to force settings. Here are the functions of the DIPswitches.
OFFUSB resolution is 1080p only. This will force application to take highquality video.

ONMultiple USB resolutions available.

SW1
SW2
SW3

For future use
OFF

Frame buffer frequency is set to 60Hz. (default)

ON

Frame buffer frequency is set to 50Hz.

SW4Reserved

SW5

Reserved
OFF

Disable 5V on terminal block. (default)

ON

Enable 5V on terminal block.
This switch must be set in order to power up the connected remote.

SW6

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AUDIO CONTROLThe device embeds an audio mixer. You have complete control over HDMI and analog inputs and output.
You can also mute and adjust gain on I/Os. You can click “Apply” button in order to keep configuration ateach bootup. You can also restore default configuration by clicking “Restore defaults” button.
There are three modes for the audio mixer:
Automatic audio selection:
This mode gives priority on the analog input. Otherwise, HDMI input will be selected if audio packets aredetected in HDMI stream. If there are no audio packets on HDMI input, DVI input (HDMI stream) will beselected.
Follow input:
This mode gives priority on the analog input as soon. Otherwise, we select audio from the selected input.
If video inputs are mixed, we also mix the audio inputs.
Mix audio:This mode mixes audio from all HDMI and analog inputs.

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Here is a diagram of the audio mixer layout:

HDMIHDMI/DVI

USB3.0 audio input

Analog input

Analog output

USB3.0 audio output

INOGENI CONTROL APP
The INOGENI Control App allows you to control and monitor video sources.

The device has its own application in order to control the Mixer configuration using the USB Human Input
Device (HID) or the LAN interfaces.

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You can also monitor the firmware versions installed on the device and the status of the USB and HDMIinputs.
You can update your device to the latest firmware using the Update menu. The C++ source code of thisapplication is available on demand.
Visit the Software Update web page under Support -> Software Tools for more details.

CRESTON MODULES
You can use the Crestron modules in order to control the INOGENI SHARE2 device using the serial or theIP connections. These modules are available on our website under the section Software Update. Refer tothe Help file on how to use the modules.

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SUPPORT
Engineered by video professionals, for video professionals, it is your most compatible USB 3.0 device.
INOGENI expertise at your fingertips:•Expert Technical Support team at support@inogeni.com for immediate help or if you have any
technical question about our products.

•Extensive Knowledge Base to learn from other customers experiences.

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