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If OBS is not picking up your camera through the Elgato 4K capture card, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

1. Check Cable Connections:

• Ensure that all cables (HDMI, USB, etc.) are securely connected.

• Try swapping the HDMI cable with another one to rule out a faulty cable.

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2. Elgato 4K Capture Card Setup:

• Verify that your Elgato capture card is properly set up and detected by your computer.

• Open Elgato's 4K Capture Utility to see if the camera feed is visible there. If it works in the 4K Capture Utility, the issue is likely related to OBS.

• Make sure you’re using the correct HDMI input on the capture card (some cards have multiple inputs).

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3. Check Camera Output:

• Make sure your camera is set to output video at a resolution supported by the Elgato 4K capture card (usually 1080p or 4K).

• If your camera has multiple output modes (such as 1080p, 720p), try switching between them to see if OBS can pick up the signal.

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4. Update Drivers and Firmware:

• Ensure that both OBS and Elgato drivers are fully up to date.

• Check for any firmware updates for your Elgato 4K card on the Elgato website.

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5. Add the Capture Card in OBS:

• Go to Sources in OBS and add a new Video Capture Device.

• Select the Elgato 4K capture card from the drop-down menu.

• Try adjusting the resolution and frame rate settings within OBS. For some setups, choosing a specific resolution (e.g., 1920x1080) works better than leaving it on default.

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6. Deactivate Other Programs:

• If the Elgato 4K Capture Utility is running, close it before using OBS as only one program can access the capture card at a time.

• Similarly, check if any other programs might be interfering with OBS by accessing the camera.

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7. Check USB Bandwidth:

• If you have multiple USB devices connected, try disconnecting any unnecessary devices to free up bandwidth.

• Make sure the capture card is plugged into a USB 3.0 port (for 4K).

8. OBS Settings Adjustments:

• Go to Settings in OBS and then navigate to Video and check your canvas and output resolution settings.

• Under Advanced settings, ensure that the renderer is set to Direct3D 11 (on Windows).

9. Test on Another Device:

• If possible, try connecting the Elgato 4K capture card to another computer to verify that the hardware is functioning correctly.

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Let me know how these steps work for you or if you need further assistance!

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