Usually, Elgato Game Capture HD60 will get power from your Mac or PC, via the USB cable that also transmits video data.
However, you can also turn off your computer, and use an USB power adapter with Elgato Game Capture HD60.
Plug that adapter into a wall outlet to supply power to Elgato Game Capture HD60 via an USB cable.
Furthermore, Elgato Game Capture HD60 is a standard USB 2.0 device, so it can receive power from any standard USB port that provides power.
Compatible USB Power Adapters
There are many types of USB power adapters, and most will work with Elgato Game Capture HD60.
For the example, the type of USB power adapter that comes with an iPhone or iPad will work.
USB power adapters from other vendors will also work. Any adapter that provides at least 2.5W should be fine.
Setup Details
1) Plug the USB cable into Elgato Game Capture HD60
2) Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB power adapter
3) Plug the USB power adapter into the power socket
4) Elgato Game Capture HD60 will automatically turn on, and start to process video
Other USB Power Options
You can also power your Elgato Game Capture HD60 via other USB ports, including:
• PlayStation 4 (PS4) USB ports
• Xbox One USB ports
• Xbox 360 USB ports
• Self-Powered USB hub ports (the hub must get power from a power outlet)
Elgato Game Capture HD60 is a standard USB 2.0 device, so it can receive power from any standard USB port that provides power.
USB Power Adapters or USB Ports are for Pass-Through Video Only
If you are using an USB power adapter with Elgato Game Capture HD60, or an USB port that is not on your computer, then you will not be able to record any video. You will only be able to pass-through video from your game console to your TV set.
If you want to record video, then remove the USB cable from the USB power adapter, and connect it to an USB port on your computer.
Round Port Is Stereo Audio Input, and not Power Input
Elgato Game Capture HD60 has a stereo audio input.
The input is a standard 1/8 inch jack.
You can use a RCA to 1/8 inch adapter to input stereo audio. That port will become active if you select HDMI as your input, and “with Analog Audio”.
This port is not a microphone port. It is not a power input port.
Power is only acquired via the USB port.
However, you can also turn off your computer, and use an USB power adapter with Elgato Game Capture HD60.
Plug that adapter into a wall outlet to supply power to Elgato Game Capture HD60 via an USB cable.
Furthermore, Elgato Game Capture HD60 is a standard USB 2.0 device, so it can receive power from any standard USB port that provides power.
Compatible USB Power Adapters
There are many types of USB power adapters, and most will work with Elgato Game Capture HD60.
For the example, the type of USB power adapter that comes with an iPhone or iPad will work.
USB power adapters from other vendors will also work. Any adapter that provides at least 2.5W should be fine.
Setup Details
1) Plug the USB cable into Elgato Game Capture HD60
2) Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB power adapter
3) Plug the USB power adapter into the power socket
4) Elgato Game Capture HD60 will automatically turn on, and start to process video
Other USB Power Options
You can also power your Elgato Game Capture HD60 via other USB ports, including:
• PlayStation 4 (PS4) USB ports
• Xbox One USB ports
• Xbox 360 USB ports
• Self-Powered USB hub ports (the hub must get power from a power outlet)
Elgato Game Capture HD60 is a standard USB 2.0 device, so it can receive power from any standard USB port that provides power.
USB Power Adapters or USB Ports are for Pass-Through Video Only
If you are using an USB power adapter with Elgato Game Capture HD60, or an USB port that is not on your computer, then you will not be able to record any video. You will only be able to pass-through video from your game console to your TV set.
If you want to record video, then remove the USB cable from the USB power adapter, and connect it to an USB port on your computer.
Round Port Is Stereo Audio Input, and not Power Input
Elgato Game Capture HD60 has a stereo audio input.
The input is a standard 1/8 inch jack.
You can use a RCA to 1/8 inch adapter to input stereo audio. That port will become active if you select HDMI as your input, and “with Analog Audio”.
This port is not a microphone port. It is not a power input port.
Power is only acquired via the USB port.