V-4EX: Troubleshooting USB Video and Audio Output
Troubleshooting Video
- Try a different USB port on the same computer.
- Try a different USB cable, preferably one between 3 to 10 feet long.
- If using a USB-C adapter:
- Unplug the adapter from the computer and the USB cable from the adapter. Then, plug the adapter back in, followed by the USB cable.
- If the adapter is a breakout cable to multiple connectors, disconnect any other video devices or bus-powered hard drives.
- Try a different one if possible.
- If you experience record issues using our free VR Capture software, please try recording to your system drive.
- If you record to external media, like a USB flash drive, format the drive between recordings
- Try the following:
- Shut down your computer.
- Unplug other USB devices.
- Note: Most computers can only support a single USB video device.
Disconnect any USB cameras before connecting the V-4EX.
- Note: Most computers can only support a single USB video device.
- Connect the V-4EX directly to a USB port.
- Note: Bypass any hubs or extenders.
- Turn on your computer, and open your streaming/recording software/website.
- Check the USB Status again in the menu.
- If using a Mac with Screen Sharing enabled, temporarily disable it and test again
- If using a Mac with a newer OS and a high resolution desktop (like a Retina display), you can try opening VR Capture or your streaming and recording software in low resolution mode:
- Close VR Capture (or alternative software).
- Go to Finder, followed by Applications.
- Right-click on VR Capture (or alternative software), and select Get Info.
- Check the box for "Open in Low Resolution".
- Reopen the software, and test again.
- More information available in this article.
- If the above suggestions do not resolve the issue, try a different computer.