Narvitech NS120 Video Capture Wand

How to live stream via XSplit with NS120

The NS120 is a fully functional and easy-to-use live broadcast software, XSplit. Before starting, ensure the connection process is complete as per the quick guide (refer to: How to connect?). The following process demonstrates live broadcasting using a PS4 as a video source.

Key Information:

• The software supports Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.
• A one-month serial number card for the software is included in the NS120 package; the software must be downloaded from the XSplit official website.
• The provided serial number is for XSplit Broadcaster Professional Edition (one month).

Download and install

First, go to XSplit's official website and click "Download Broadcaster".

[Image description: Screenshot of the XSplit website with a prominent "Download Broadcaster" button. Below it, a description reads "Powerful Live streaming and recording studio that offers limitless customization."]

After opening the downloaded file, proceed with the download. Once complete, select English as the setup language.

[Image description: Screenshot of the XSplit Broadcaster Web Installer downloading the package, showing progress and estimated time remaining. Another screenshot shows the XSplit Broadcaster Setup Wizard with "English (United States)" selected as the setup language.]

Start installation

After installation, a login window will appear. Click "Sign In or Sign Up".

[Image description: Screenshot of the XSplit Broadcaster login window with a "Sign In or Sign Up" button.]

Click "Continue without upgrading".

[Image description: Screenshot of an XSplit Broadcaster upgrade prompt with a "Continue without upgrading" button.]

Upgrade to Professional Version

After entering the main screen of XSplit Broadcast, click "Upgrade" at the top.

[Image description: Screenshot of the XSplit Broadcaster interface highlighting the "Upgrade" button in the top menu.]

Navigate to the website and click "Broadcaster".

[Image description: Screenshot of the XSplit website showing "What a Premium License offers" with options for Broadcaster, VCam, and Presenter. A red arrow points to the Broadcaster section.]

After entering the serial number, restart XSplit Broadcast.

[Image description: Screenshot of the "Redeem License" window in XSplit, prompting for a "License Key Code". Text indicates to "Enter the serial number card included in the NS120 package".]

Upon restarting, the message "Your plug-in has been updated" will appear, confirming the professional version upgrade.

[Image description: Screenshot of the XSplit Broadcaster interface showing the "Your plug-in has been updated" message in the upper left corner.]

Video and audio settings

After entering the serial number, click "Add Resource" in the lower left corner, then select [Device > Video > Narvitech Video Capture Wand Video].

Note: If the main screen appears black after selecting the device video, turn off HDCP on the video source device (e.g., PS4: Settings > System > HDCP > Off; PS5: Settings > System > HDMI > HDCP > Off).

Click "Settings" in the lower left corner to open the configuration window. Select [Configure > Video Output]. Adjust the live screen output size as needed. For 1080p streaming, an upload bandwidth of at least 15Mbps is recommended (testable via Google Fiber).

[Image description: Screenshot of XSplit Broadcaster's "Properties" window for the Narvitech Video Capture Wand Video. It shows options for "Stream Format", "Video Standard", "Frame Rate", "Color Space / Compression", and "Output Size". The "Output Size" is set to "1920 x 1080".]

Next, configure the audio input. Select HDMI (Narvitech Video Capture Wand Audio) and adjust the volume for the NS120 input.

[Image description: Screenshot of XSplit Broadcaster's audio settings, showing "Audio Input" with "HDMI (Narvitech Video Capture Wand Audio)" selected and volume controls.]

The NS120 video setup is now complete, and you are ready to start live broadcasting.

[Image description: Screenshot of the XSplit Broadcaster interface showing a live preview of a PlayStation console screen, indicating readiness for broadcasting.]

Tips:

• To delete a resource, select it and press "Delete".
• For detailed settings and functions, refer to the XSplit Broadcaster User Manual on the XSplit official website.
• For live streaming, it is recommended to set the resolution to 1080p or 720p, and the frame rate to 60FPS or 30FPS.

Start streaming

After hardware connection and software settings are complete, prepare to stream. Test your setup to ensure optimal resolution, volume, and content quality.

Streaming Platforms:

• YouTube: An account must be signed up first. Activation requires clicking "Create" on the YouTube homepage, selecting "Live broadcast", and waiting 24 hours.
• Facebook: Supports a maximum resolution of 720P for live streaming.

Click [Broadcast > Create a new output] in the upper left corner and select your desired platform (e.g., Twitch).

[Image description: Screenshot of XSplit Broadcaster's "Set up a new output" menu, showing options like Twitch, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, and Custom RTMP.]

Click "Authorize XSplit to use Twitch" to open the login window. Enter your account and password; a verification code will be sent to your email. Copy and paste this code into the field.

[Image description: Screenshot of the Twitch login page, followed by a screenshot of the "Verify login code" window.]

After the next step, XSplit will automatically configure settings based on your network bandwidth and computer performance, recommending a suitable server and image quality. Click "Finish".

[Image description: Screenshot of the XSplit Channel Setup Wizard showing "Determining best ingest server..." and then a screen recommending resolution settings based on computer hardware and network throughput.]

Next, enter the live broadcast settings and navigate to [Video Encoding > Bitrate(kbps)]. A bitrate of 2000~2500 is generally recommended. Other settings can remain unchanged unless specific requirements exist.

[Image description: Screenshot of the Twitch Properties window in XSplit, showing "Video Encoding" settings including "Codec x264" and "Bitrate (kbps)" set to 2100.]

Once all settings are complete, click [Broadcast > Twitch] in the upper left corner to start live streaming.

[Image description: Screenshot of XSplit Broadcaster showing a live stream in progress, with the Twitch output active.]

To end the live broadcast, click [Broadcast > Twitch] again in the upper left corner.

For custom platform setup and more detailed settings for XSplit live broadcasting, refer to the XSplit Broadcaster User Manual on the XSplit official website.

Start recording

First, click [Recording > Options].

[Image description: Screenshot of XSplit Broadcaster's main menu highlighting the "Record" option.]

To end the recording, click the "Record" option again.

[Image description: Screenshot of XSplit Broadcaster showing an active recording with a timer, and the "Record" button highlighted to stop it.]

Finally, click [File > My Recording] in the upper left corner to locate the recorded video.

[Image description: Screenshot of XSplit Broadcaster's file menu, showing "My Recordings" selected, and a file explorer window displaying recorded video files.]

How to live stream via OBS with NS120

OBS Studio is a powerful, free live broadcast software. However, it can be challenging to get started with, lacking comprehensive user manuals and professional support. This guide focuses on using the NS120 for live recording with OBS.

Compatibility: OBS supports both Windows 10 and macOS.

Download and install

Visit the OBS official website and download the version compatible with your computer's system.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio download page, showing download buttons for Windows, macOS, and Linux.]

Open the downloaded file to begin the installation.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio installer file icon.]

Setting

After opening OBS, select a scene in the lower left corner. You can create multiple scenes for different video or live content.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio interface showing the "Scenes" panel with "Scene 1" selected.]

Click the '+' button (in the red frame), select "Video capture device", set a source name, and click OK.

[Image description: Screenshot of OBS Studio's "Sources" panel with the '+' button highlighted, and a dropdown menu showing "Video Capture Device" as an option.]

In the "Properties" window, select "Narvitech Video Capture Wand Video" from the "Device" dropdown.

Note: If the preview screen is black, turn off HDCP on your video source device (PS4: Settings > System > HDCP > Off; PS5: Settings > System > HDMI > HDCP > Off).

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS "Properties" window for "Video Capture Device", with "Narvitech Video Capture Wand Video" selected in the "Device" dropdown.]

Scroll down the right scroll bar, click [Resolution/FPS Type > Custom], and adjust the resolution as needed. For live streaming, 1080p or 720p is recommended. Select the "Use custom audio device" option, then choose "HDMI (Narvitech Video Capture Wand Audio)" from the audio device options.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS "Properties for Video Capture Device" window, showing "Resolution/FPS Type" set to "Custom", resolution set to "1920x1080", and "Use custom audio device" checked with "HDMI (Narvitech Video Capture Wand Audio)" selected.]

After completing the settings, return to the main screen and click "Settings" in the lower right corner.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio "Controls" panel, highlighting the "Settings" button.]

Click "Sound Effects" in the left test menu to add microphone sound effects on the right.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio "Settings" window, showing the "Audio" tab with "Sound Effects" options.]

Click "Output" in the left menu. For streaming, a bitrate of 2000~2500 is recommended. Increasing the bitrate may affect CPU performance and network bandwidth.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio "Settings" window, "Output" tab, showing "Bitrate 2500 Kbps" selected.]

Click "Video" in the left menu to adjust the output resolution for live recording. For 1080p recording, ensure your upload bandwidth is at least 15Mbps (testable via Google Fiber).

FPS Note: The NS120 supports up to 120FPS. For live streaming, 60FPS or 30FPS is recommended.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio "Settings" window, "Video" tab, showing "Base (Canvas) Resolution" and "Output (Scaled) Resolution" and "Common FPS Values".]

Start streaming

After hardware connection and software settings are complete, you can prepare to stream. Test your setup to ensure optimal resolution, volume, and content quality.

Streaming Platform Notes:

• YouTube: Requires account signup. Activation involves clicking "Create" on the YouTube homepage, selecting "Live broadcast", and waiting 24 hours.
• Facebook: Supports a maximum resolution of 720P for live streaming.

Click "Settings" at the bottom right corner of the main screen.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio "Controls" panel, highlighting the "Settings" button.]

In the left menu, click "Stream", select your platform (e.g., Twitch), and then click "Link Account".

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio "Settings" window, "Stream" tab, showing "Service" set to "Twitch" and the "Connect Account" option.]

After entering your Twitch account and password, a verification code will be sent to your email. Enter this code.

[Image description: Screenshot of the Twitch login page, followed by a screenshot of the OBS Studio authorization screen for Twitch.]

Finally, click "Start Streaming" in the lower right corner to begin your live broadcast.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio interface showing a live stream in progress, with the "Start Streaming" button active.]

Start recording

First, click "Settings" at the bottom right corner of the main screen.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio "Controls" panel, highlighting the "Settings" button.]

In the left menu, click "Output". Adjust the recording path to your desired location and set the rescale output resolution according to your preferences.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio "Settings" window, "Output" tab, showing "Output Mode" set to "Advanced", "Recording Path", and "Rescale Output" options.]

Finally, click "Start Recording" in the lower right corner to begin recording.

[Image description: Screenshot of the OBS Studio interface showing the "Start Recording" button active.]

Notices

Federal Communications Commission

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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