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Elgato Prompter — First Time Setup

This article goes over basic setup instructions and possible issues a user may experience.


 

1) Connect your camera following the included Quick Start Guide:

2) Connect Prompter directly to your computer with the included USB cable. 

3) Visit http://elgato.com/downloads to download Camera Hub software for Windows or Mac.

 

Note: If Camera Hub Software remains on this screen, or the Prompter Tab is greyed out, please follow the instructions for your OS below.

 
Camera Hub Laundch Window

Windows  


 

In Display settings, ensure the displays are set to "Extend", shut down Camera Hub software in Task Manager, and launch it again:
 
 
 

Note: Using the "X" in Camera Hub for Windows will not close the software.

 
 

Mac  


 

Ensure the computer is not mirrored to Prompter. This can be done in two ways depending on your setup:

  • Note that it may change through macOS updates.

1. Use Command+F1 or Command+Fn+1 to toggle between mirrored and extended.

2. Ensure that Mirroring is disabled in the System Settings --> Displays (turn off mirroring):

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/extend-mirror-mac-desktop-multiple-displays-mchlb5f905a1/mac 

 

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