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[[File:Easycap001.png|right]]Many USB video capture devices are sold as EasyCAP. |
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It seems that EasyCAP is not a companys or brand name, but some manufacturers use this label for at least |
It seems that EasyCAP is not a companys or brand name, but some chinese manufacturers use this label for at least '''four completly hardware different clones''' of equally looking audio and video capture devices. EasyCAP devices and clones are vastly sold in onlineshops at low prices. |
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This article describes, how to identify the chipset of the known EasyCAP devices and if they are supported/ working |
This article describes, how to identify the chipset of the known EasyCAP devices and if they are supported/ working under Linux. |
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== Overview/Features == |
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== Common technical features of all EasyCAP devices== |
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[[File:Easycap.png|right|250px]] |
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* All the EasyCAP devices and clones need a USB 2.0 connection (USB 1.1 is too slow). |
* All the EasyCAP devices and clones need a USB 2.0 connection (USB 1.1 is too slow). |
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* They are tunerless but can capture analogue video up to 720x576 px (PAL) or 720x480 px (NTSC) and |
* They are tunerless but can capture analogue video up to 720x576 px (PAL) or 720x480 px (NTSC) and |
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* stereosound up to 48000 Hz sampling rate (or only 8000 Hz mono on some models where the |
* stereosound up to 48000 Hz sampling rate (or only 8000 Hz mono on some models where the AC'97 chip is missing) |
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* Most of them have input cables labelled CVBS, S-VIDEO, AUDIO(L), AUDIO(R). |
* Most of them have input cables labelled CVBS, S-VIDEO, AUDIO(L), AUDIO(R). |
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* Some models do have 4 yellow input cables (CVBS) labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and one white unlabelled audio cable. |
* Some models do have 4 yellow input cables (CVBS) labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and one white unlabelled audio cable. |
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===Components Used=== |
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The components of the different EasyCAP labeled devices are mentioned in the [[Easycap#Known_Easycap_devices| "Known Easycap devices"]] section below. |
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===Other Images=== |
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<gallery> |
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Image:Easycap.png|Easycap labeled devices |
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Image:easycap-clones.jpeg|Easycap clones with different components |
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</gallery> |
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===Identification=== |
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It is hard to identify the chipset of any EasyCAP device before buying because most onlineshops (ebay, amazon) do not mention in the provided technical data the chipset of the device. |
It is hard to identify the chipset of any EasyCAP device before buying because most onlineshops (ebay, amazon) do not mention in the provided technical data the chipset of the device. |
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[http://www.logilink.de/showproduct/VG0001.htm Example from logilik.de where the chipset is declared] |
[http://www.logilink.de/showproduct/VG0001.htm Example from logilik.de where the chipset is declared] |
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=== Identify device using |
===== Identify device using installation instructions for Windows ===== |
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[[File:windows-installer.png|right|150px]]If the chipset is not mentioned in device specifications on the website, one way to figure out the chipset inside the EaysCAP is to read through the |
[[File:windows-installer.png|right|150px]]If the chipset is not mentioned in device specifications on the website, one way to figure out the chipset inside the EaysCAP is to read through the installation instructions for Windows (if provided for download). |
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Screenshots of the windowsinstaller often reveal the devicename. |
Screenshots of the windowsinstaller often reveal the devicename. |
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* Empia EasyCAP is in Windows: '''USB 2861 Device''' or '''EMP''' |
* Empia EasyCAP is in Windows: '''USB 2861 Device''' or '''EMP''' |
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* Somagic EasyCAP is in Windows: '''SM-USB 007''' or '''SMI Grabber Device''' |
* Somagic EasyCAP is in Windows: '''SM-USB 007''' or '''SMI Grabber Device''' |
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* UTV007 based EasyCAP is in Windows: '''USBTV007''' |
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== Known |
== Known Easycap devices == |
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=== STK1160 EasyCAP === |
=== STK1160 EasyCAP === |
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For the |
[[stk1160|For the stk1160 based EasyCAPs exists another article on this wiki with further information.]] |
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It is assumed that the stk1160 based "EasyCAP DC60" ist the "originally" EasyCAP device. This device is sold in different varieties (models) and even under different names like: EzCap, LogiLink, Mumbi, Weltbild, and some more. |
It is assumed that the stk1160 based "EasyCAP DC60" ist the "originally" EasyCAP device. This device is sold in different varieties (models) and even under different names like: EzCap, LogiLink, Mumbi, Weltbild, and some more. |
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====Components Used==== |
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* Syntek STK1160 (USB video bridge) |
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USB ID '''05e1:0408''' |
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* Silan SC8113 (Philips SAA7113 compatible video decoder) |
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* AC'97 audio processor (In the 4 inputs model this chip is missing. Audio capturing is done by the STK1160 chips built-in ADC for mono microphone audio recording.) |
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==== Indentification ==== |
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# lsusb |
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Bus 001 Device 003: ID 05e1:0408 Syntek Semiconductor Co., Ltd STK1160 Video Capture Device |
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==== Making it work ==== |
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STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) |
STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) under Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: [[Stk1160]] |
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===== Audio support ===== |
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=== Empia EasyCAP === |
=== Empia EasyCAP === |
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The Empia EasyCAP is based on the EM2860 chip from |
The Empia EasyCAP is based on the EM2860 chip from Empia. |
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====Components Used==== |
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* Empia EM2860 (EM2861 ?) (USB video bridge) |
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USB ID '''eb1a:2861''' |
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* Silan SC8113 (Philips SAA7113 compatible video decoder) |
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* AC'97 audio processor |
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==== Indentification ==== |
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'''lsusb''' reports: |
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# lsusb |
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Bus XXX Device XXX: ID eb1a:2861 eMPIA Technology, Inc. |
Bus XXX Device XXX: ID eb1a:2861 eMPIA Technology, Inc. |
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==== Making it work ==== |
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EM2860 based devices are supported |
EM2860 (EM2861) based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: [[Em28xx_devices]] |
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===== Audio support ===== |
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The em28xx kernel module should create a '''Em28xx Audio''' ALSA soundcard which can be used for sound capturing. |
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=== Somagic EasyCAP === |
=== Somagic EasyCAP === |
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The Somagic EasyCAP is based on the SMI-2021 chip from |
The Somagic EasyCAP is based on the SMI-2021 chip from Somagic. It needs a firmware for operation. |
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====Components Used==== |
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* Somagic SMI-2021CBE (USB video bridge) |
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USB ID '''1c88:0007''' (before loading the firmware) |
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* SAA7113 compatible video decoder |
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* Cirrus Logic 5340-CZZ audio processor |
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==== Indentification ==== |
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USB ID '''1c88:003c''' (after loading the firmware) |
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'''lsusb''' reports: |
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# lsusb |
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Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:0007 Somagic, Inc. |
Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:0007 Somagic, Inc. |
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and after loading the firmware |
and after loading the firmware |
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# lsusb |
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Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003c Somagic, Inc. or Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003f Somagic, Inc. |
Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003c Somagic, Inc. or Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003f Somagic, Inc. |
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==== Making it work ==== |
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More information on this wiki: [[Somagic]] |
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===== Audio support ===== |
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Audio support is provided by the easycap-somagic-linux driver at an unknown stage. |
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=== USBTV007 EasyCAP === |
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This EasyCAP is based on a single UTV007 labeled chip. |
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* Manufacturer: Fushicai |
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* Product: usbtv007 |
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====Components Used==== |
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* Single chip: UTV007 A614231.1 1136L1BK |
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* Inscriptions on the board: FSC VIDEO DVR |
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==== Indentification ==== |
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# lsusb |
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Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1b71:3002 |
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[http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1949993 Full lsusb -v] |
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==== Making it work ==== |
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For SMI-2021 based devices exists a proceeding Linux-driver project: |
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This device is currently not supportet under Linux |
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== Links == |
== External Links == |
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[http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fplaza.rakuten.co.jp%2Fjashi%2Fdiary%2F%3Fctgy%3D16&act=url Jashi's ROOM] |
[http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fplaza.rakuten.co.jp%2Fjashi%2Fdiary%2F%3Fctgy%3D16&act=url Jashi's ROOM] |
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User information about the |
User information about the four different EasyCAPs with hardware pictures (Japanese site translated with Google) |
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[http://usbeasycap.info/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4 www.usbeasycap.info] Site of a chinese EasyCAP manufacturer/ retailer. |
[http://usbeasycap.info/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4 www.usbeasycap.info] Site of a chinese EasyCAP manufacturer/ retailer where at some Easycap products the chipset is declared and at some it is not declared. |
Revision as of 14:36, 24 August 2012
Many USB video capture devices are sold as EasyCAP.
It seems that EasyCAP is not a companys or brand name, but some chinese manufacturers use this label for at least four completly hardware different clones of equally looking audio and video capture devices. EasyCAP devices and clones are vastly sold in onlineshops at low prices.
This article describes, how to identify the chipset of the known EasyCAP devices and if they are supported/ working under Linux.
Overview/Features
- All the EasyCAP devices and clones need a USB 2.0 connection (USB 1.1 is too slow).
- They are tunerless but can capture analogue video up to 720x576 px (PAL) or 720x480 px (NTSC) and
- stereosound up to 48000 Hz sampling rate (or only 8000 Hz mono on some models where the AC'97 chip is missing)
- Most of them have input cables labelled CVBS, S-VIDEO, AUDIO(L), AUDIO(R).
- Some models do have 4 yellow input cables (CVBS) labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and one white unlabelled audio cable.
Components Used
The components of the different EasyCAP labeled devices are mentioned in the "Known Easycap devices" section below.
Other Images
Identification
Indentify the device before buying
It is hard to identify the chipset of any EasyCAP device before buying because most onlineshops (ebay, amazon) do not mention in the provided technical data the chipset of the device. Example from logilik.de where the chipset is declared
Identify device using installation instructions for Windows
If the chipset is not mentioned in device specifications on the website, one way to figure out the chipset inside the EaysCAP is to read through the installation instructions for Windows (if provided for download).
Screenshots of the windowsinstaller often reveal the devicename.
- STK1160 EasyCAP is in Windows: (Syntek) STK1160 or STK1150
- Empia EasyCAP is in Windows: USB 2861 Device or EMP
- Somagic EasyCAP is in Windows: SM-USB 007 or SMI Grabber Device
- UTV007 based EasyCAP is in Windows: USBTV007
Known Easycap devices
STK1160 EasyCAP
For the stk1160 based EasyCAPs exists another article on this wiki with further information.
It is assumed that the stk1160 based "EasyCAP DC60" ist the "originally" EasyCAP device. This device is sold in different varieties (models) and even under different names like: EzCap, LogiLink, Mumbi, Weltbild, and some more.
Components Used
- Syntek STK1160 (USB video bridge)
- Silan SC8113 (Philips SAA7113 compatible video decoder)
- AC'97 audio processor (In the 4 inputs model this chip is missing. Audio capturing is done by the STK1160 chips built-in ADC for mono microphone audio recording.)
Indentification
# lsusb Bus 001 Device 003: ID 05e1:0408 Syntek Semiconductor Co., Ltd STK1160 Video Capture Device
Making it work
STK1160 based devices are supported (video and audio) under Linux by the easycap kernel module (kernel 2.6.38 and later) and further on by the stk1160 kernel module (kernel 3.7). More information on this wiki: Stk1160
Audio support
More information on this wiki: Stk1160#Drivers
Empia EasyCAP
The Empia EasyCAP is based on the EM2860 chip from Empia.
Components Used
- Empia EM2860 (EM2861 ?) (USB video bridge)
- Silan SC8113 (Philips SAA7113 compatible video decoder)
- AC'97 audio processor
Indentification
# lsusb Bus XXX Device XXX: ID eb1a:2861 eMPIA Technology, Inc.
Making it work
EM2860 (EM2861) based devices are supported in Linux by the em28xx kernle module. More information on this wiki: Em28xx_devices
Audio support
The em28xx kernel module should create a Em28xx Audio ALSA soundcard which can be used for sound capturing.
Somagic EasyCAP
The Somagic EasyCAP is based on the SMI-2021 chip from Somagic. It needs a firmware for operation.
Components Used
- Somagic SMI-2021CBE (USB video bridge)
- SAA7113 compatible video decoder
- Cirrus Logic 5340-CZZ audio processor
Indentification
# lsusb Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:0007 Somagic, Inc. and after loading the firmware # lsusb Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003c Somagic, Inc. or Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1c88:003f Somagic, Inc.
Making it work
For SMI-2021 based devices exists a proceeding Linux-driver project: easycap-somagic-linux
More information on this wiki: Somagic
Audio support
Audio support is provided by the easycap-somagic-linux driver at an unknown stage.
USBTV007 EasyCAP
This EasyCAP is based on a single UTV007 labeled chip.
lsusb reports
- Manufacturer: Fushicai
- Product: usbtv007
Components Used
- Single chip: UTV007 A614231.1 1136L1BK
- Inscriptions on the board: FSC VIDEO DVR
Indentification
# lsusb Bus XXX Device XXX: ID 1b71:3002
Making it work
This device is currently not supportet under Linux
External Links
Jashi's ROOM User information about the four different EasyCAPs with hardware pictures (Japanese site translated with Google)
www.usbeasycap.info Site of a chinese EasyCAP manufacturer/ retailer where at some Easycap products the chipset is declared and at some it is not declared.