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User Manual The X-View Range of Video Capture Cards

1. Loop Through Channel 1 Input 2 Channel 2 Loop Through Channel 2 Supported Formats The XV SDl2 card supports the following formats e SD SDI 480i 576i e HD SDI up to 1080i e 3G SDI upto 1080p Cable Length The XV SDl2 supports cable lengths of up to 150m for 3G SDI and 300m for SD SDI These figures are based on using low loss co ax cables Belden 1694A 54 Installing Multiple Cards Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number capture channels Combinations of XV capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver In order to control the order in which the driver uses the cards it is recommended when installing multiple cards that the J6 links on the XV SDl2 are configured The example below shows the jumper link settings for up to 32 cards in a single system When two cards share the same link settings their order is determined by PCI bus ast 2nd 3rd 4th sth 6th 7th 8th Card Card Card Card Card Card Card W CR Ka CH RRA P w a 10th 11th Card Card Card 13th Card 15th 16th Card A RE BR E OR a 2 D CHE 2 EEN CH ei Ss az at ayth Card 2ast 22nd Card Card agth Card At e 2 F DI A S2 ERR ep a 2 a LS e LS e e e ard Card is ew ox ie ew ie w Ox ie ei 8 e Le ei gg LR Lee LS e je wl L oe La ei tx le ei 25th 26th 27th 28th erh 30th zist 32nd Card Card Card Card Card Card Card Card le wl ie si IS
2. 66 Index A Application Overview 11 64 C cable 1 Connections XV RGB E2 E2S 18 54 Connections XV RGB X2 27 Copyright Statement 65 D E mediavision Ltd 65 DirectShow 9 DVI I Connector 46 E EDID 29 E FCC Compliance XV RGB E1 3 FCC Compliance XV RGB E2 13 FCC Compliance XV RGB X2 22 FCC Compliance XV SD4 1 40 FCC Compliance XV SD8 32 Firmware Upgrades XV RGB E1 E1S 10 Firmware Upgrades XV RGB E2 E2S 19 56 Firmware Upgrades XV RGB X2 29 Firmware Upgrades XV SD4 1 SD4 1S 48 Firmware Upgrades XV SD8 38 H HD Modes XV RGB E1 E1S 6 HD Modes XV RGB E2 E2S 16 Installing Multiple XV RGB E1 E1S Cards 9 Installing Multiple XV RGB E2 E2S Cards 18 Installing Multiple XV RGB X2 Cards 28 Installing Multiple XV SD4 1 SD4 1S Cards 48 Installing Multiple XV SD8 Cards 37 Installing the XV RGB E1 E1S Capture Card 8 Installing the XV RGB E2 E2S 17 53 Installing the XV RGB X2 Capture Card 26 Installing the XV SD4 1 Capture Card 46 Introduction XV RGB E1 E1S 5 Introduction XV RGB E2 E2S 15 Introduction XV RGB X2 24 Introduction XV SD4 1 42 Introduction XV SD8 34 L low profile card bracket 7 M Maintenance 1 D power supply 1 67 S SDK 2 Specification XV RGB E1 E1S 6 Specification XV RGB E2 E2S 16 52 Specification XV RGB X2 25 Specification XV SD4 1 44 Specification XV SD8 35 T Technical Support 65 U UK Headquarters 66 Unpacking XV RGB E2 E2S 17 53 Up to 16
3. and follow the installation wizard instructions as prompted Regular software updates are available from our website www X Viewmedia com 19 Also available on the X View CD The Release Notes The release notes contain the latest information on the XV RGB E2 E2S Installation instructions Release history Known problems Troubleshooting The application Help File Instructions on how to use the application The help file is in d software rgbx chm Test patterns to assist in setting up an analog RGB DVI source see help file topic How to set up an RGB DVI Source Application Overview The application displays the analog RGB DVI source in a window it has the following features Scales the analog RGB DVI data to fit in the window Ability to set up analog RGB DVI sources accurately settings automatically saved Save a single frame to a file in one of the following formats BMP JPEG GIF TIFF PNG Print a single frame Record and playback captured data using DirectShow Maintain the aspect ratio of the displayed RGB DVI data Cropping Display text over the analog RGB DVI data on screen display Command line interface Help file documenting all features Note The supplied drivers and software require that you are using e e Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7 x86 and x64 Operating Systems CD DVD ROM Drive 20 Using the card with oth
4. Power down the PC including peripherals switch off at the mains and disconnect all the cables connected to the computer noting the positions for accurate reconnection Remove the PC cover Locate a vacant PCle x4 or above slot for the XV RGB E1 E1S on the motherboard and remove the backing plate retain all screws If in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to cor rectly identify a PCle PCl express slot If the card is forced into a 32 or 64 bit PCI or PCI X slot it will be irreparably damaged when the system is powered up and the warranty will be void Remove the card from its packaging and secure it firmly into the empty PCle slot Extreme care should be taken when securing the card into the slot as some motherboards may have components that impede the siting of the card Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover Re connect all cables to the PC Connect the cable s distributing the RGB DVI HD signals to the connectors on the XV RGB E1 E1S card located on the back panel Power up the PC and commence the software installation Connections The XV RGB E1 E1S has one DVI I type connector The card is connected using DVI D Cable DVI A Cable Analog VGA RGB cable adapter supplied HDMI cable adapter supplied Component HD cable adapter supplied Connect one end of the cable to the source Connect the other end of the cable to DVI I type connector located on the XV RGB E1 E1S card
5. S card will disable the EDID function on the DVI RGB channel Software Installation The XV software driver and application is installed by inserting the CD that was shipped with your card into your CD ROM drive The installation process should start automatically Should the CD fail to autorun use Explorer to browse the CD locate then double click on install exe file e g d install exe and click on Install Software and follow the installation wizard instructions as prompted Regular software updates are available from our website www x viewmedia com Also available on the X View CD e The Release Notes The release notes contain the latest information on the XV SD4 1 SD4 1S including Installation instructions Release history Known problems Troubleshooting e The application Help File Instructions on how to use the application e Test patterns to assist in setting up an analog RGB DVI source see help file topic How to set up an RGB DVI Source 49 Chapter 8 XV SDI2 The X View XV SDI2 is a dual channel PCI express HD SDI video capture card The card supports SD SDI HD SDI and 3G SDI The XV SDl2 a stand alone PCle x4 plug in card delivers extreme performance with 650MB s transfer bus bandwidth making it ideal for a wide range of applications including e Multi display presentation software e Broadcasting e Digital Signage e Machine vision DirectShow drivers for WDM Streaming driver supports the followi
6. temporarily removing LK1 then powering up the system with the link removed Once the system has rebooted replace the LK1 link whilst the system is powered up and restart the firmware upgrade process It should be noted that the latest driver installation program includes an automatic firmware update if required Therefore prior to installing the application and driver ensure that LKz is fitted Extended Display Identification Data EDID Disable Links EDID is data provided by a display monitor and sent to the graphics device detailing a monitors capabilities thereby enabling a system to identify the type of monitor that is attached The graphics device installed on your machine will see the card as a monitor and will expect to receive the EDID data from the card However in rare circumstances it may be necessary that the XV RGB E2 E2S does not report an EDID of any kind In this instance EDID support can be disabled by removing links LK2 or LK3 Removing the LK2 link will disable the EDID function on Channel 1 and removing LK3 will disable the EDID function on Channel 2 Software Installation The XV RGB software driver and application is installed by inserting the CD that was shipped with your card into your CD ROM drive The installation process should start automatically Should the CD fail to autorun use Explorer to browse the CD locate then double click on install exe file e g d install exe and click on Install Software
7. 32 cards in a single system When two cards have the same link settings their order is determined by the PCI bus A aih 3 4 3 Lt LE i DCH ES oo a ai LS i iah W H ZS S F inh a 7 gih a E Ce d Kai S is E S gd E IS d E al EE Ra S i e oe e ai Iw ESCH bt Ki Ka GA d LE e o e a Le ei IS a Ra oo Le ml ei Le ml farl E LR Ka HE KS EEI e e ES Se ES cx Oo ESCH cx WD Le al Ki E LE ai E a LE e ei Le al S u oo Ce De Ee S Indicates link fitted B Indicates Link not fitted 8 B DirectShow If you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks exe This program will update the existing input names used by the windows DirectShow interface To run the dplinks program open the Run by clicking on Start Run and type dplinks and then press Enter The program will run however no notifications are displayed Firmware Upgrades The XV RGB E2 E2S cards allow firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to X View Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed LKa MUST BE FITTED on the XV RGB E2 E2S To perform the upgrade follow the step by step instructions provided by the upgrade application In the unlikely event that something goes wrong during the upgrade process e g System power outage it is possible to revert to the factory settings by powering down the system
8. Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7 x86 and x64 Operating Systems e CD DVD ROM Drive Using the card with other X View products The XV RGB E1 ES captures the data and stores it in an on board video buffer This data is then copied using DMA to the host system for display storage or streaming When a X View graphics card is used the XV RGB E1 E1S transfers the data directly to the graphics card thereby increasing performance The XV RGB E1 E1S sends the relevant portions of each captured image to each display channel and instructs each channel to use its graphics engine to render the data This fully utilises the hardware and dramatically increases performance When a Direct3D compatible graphics card is used the data can be transferred direct to the graphics card in a similar manner to the X View graphics card with the added benefit of non tearing captures When the data is displayed on a non X View graphics card the XV RGB E1 E1S sends the data to system memory or direct to the graphics card dependant on the software used for display 11 Notes 12 Chapter 4 FCC Compliance XV RGB E2 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and fo
9. additional cost connect the BNC 16 as indicated in the table below 47 Installing Multiple Cards Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of capture channels Combinations of XV capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver To control the order in which the driver uses the cards it is recommended when installing multiple cards that the J6 links on the XV SD4 1 SD4 1S are configured The illustration below shows the jumper link settings for up to 32 cards in a single system When two cards have the same link settings their order is determined by the PCI bus Icard ath E E F J 33 RA 3 E LA LR LR S IS a E al LE al al LS CEJ LEI ES Ra LS sl Le si Le ei Le sl A E UL i 3 ono Be E ER oo DE si Sai e on oo oo 2 iz i E ath imh sih n Ka ET Sih 2 REA ia 7th vor ERR n WS RSR Indicates link fitted d ei ES ES Sal Le ml ae ei Les D DCH Lx Le e LS sl Le ei Le ei Le sl PS D Indicates Link not fitted DirectShow If you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks exe This program will update the existing input names used by the windows DirectShow interface To run the dplinks program open the Run by clicking on Start Run and type dplinks and then press Enter The program will run however no notifications are displayed Firmware Upgrades The XV SD4 1 S
10. an environment free from dust moisture and extreme changes in temperature and should be placed on a stable and solid work surface Liquids hot cold drinks etc should not be placed near the equipment as spillage could cause serious damage as Flammable Liquids G Electronic equipment should never be used in the presence of gas or any flammable liquid doing so could result in an explosion or serious fire Smoke Unusual Smells S hould you notice smoke or unusual smells being emitted from your computer turn off and unplug the system from the mains supply The system should then be passed to a qualified technician for inspection Continued operation could result in personal injury and damage to property Maintenance Maintenance should only be carried out by competent technicians any X View plug in cards that are physically damaged should be returned to X View for repair using X View RMA procedures Consignes de s curit Fr I Afin de ne pas endommager votre produit X View et d viter tout risque de blessure du personnel exploitant le mat riel veuillez lire les consignes de s curit suivantes avant toute utilisation Ces instructions doivent tre mises disposition de toute personne souhaitant utiliser et exploiter les produits X View Alimentation lectrique Tous les produits X View requi rent une alimentation lectrique principale Cette alimentation lectrique doit tre interrompue en cas de mise jour ou d
11. el ie e e e a wi ie wl ie LS a oe e oi 8 e tx e e a e LS ei LA LS Ia e ej ie si 15 ei Lee Is e IS si La ei 8 j EE Indicates link fitted Indicates Link not fitted 39 DirectShow If you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks exe This program will update the existing input names used by the windows DirectShow interface To run the dplinks program open the Run by clicking on Start Run and type dplinks and then press Enter The program will run however no notifications are displayed Firmware Upgrades The XV SDIl2 cards allow firmware upgrade to be completed on site rather than returning the card to X View Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed LKa MUST BE FITTED on the XV SDIz To perform the upgrade follow the step by step instructions provided by the upgrade application In the unlikely event that something goes wrong during the upgrade process e g System power outage it is possible to revert to the factory settings by powering down the system temporarily removing LK1 then powering up the system with the link removed Once the system has rebooted replace the LK1 link whilst the system is powered up and restart the firmware upgrade process It should be noted that the latest driver installation program includes an automatic firmware update if required Therefore prior to installing the application and driver ensure that LKz is fitted Software Installation The XV software dr
12. firmware update if required Therefore prior to installing the application and driver ensure that LKz is fitted Extended Display Identification Data EDID Disable Links EDID is data provided by a display monitor and sent to the graphics device detailing monitors capabilities thereby enabling a system to identify the type of monitor that is attached The graphics device installed on your machine will see the card as a monitor and will expect to receive the EDID data from the card However in rare circumstances it may be necessary that the XV RGB X2 does not report an EDID of any kind In this instance EDID support can be disabled by removing links LK2 or LK3 Removing the LK2 link on the XV RGB X2 card will disable the EDID function on Channel 1 and removing LK3 will disable the EDID function on Channel 2 29 Software Installation The XV software driver and application is installed by inserting the CD that was shipped with your card into your CD ROM drive The installation process should start automatically Should the CD fail to autorun use Explorer to browse the CD locate then double click on install exe file e g d install exe and click on Install Software and follow the installation wizard instructions as prompted Regular software updates are available from our website www x viewmedia com Also available on the X View CD e The Release Notes The release notes contain the latest information on the XV RGB X2 Install
13. installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or teleXV reception which can be determined by turning the equip ment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to 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 Warning Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Admin istration US Government Printing Office 40 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a C Responsible Party Name E mediavision Ltd Address 19 Park Avenue Hounslow Phone 44208 7552014 Hereby declares the product Product Name SD Video RGB DVI Capture PCl e x4 Card Model Number XV SD4 1 DGC 151 Conforms to the following specifications Supplementary Information This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in accordance with the meas urement procedures specified in the Standards am
14. is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with the XV RGB X2 capture card and it is fully installed and working correctly We also recommend that you make a note of the serial number of the card in a prominent place before the card is plugged into the computer This should hasten any query should you need to contact our Technical Support Department The serial number is displayed on the card itself and the box label Installing the Capture Card You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin Installing the card is a simple process follow the steps below to be up and running in a few minutes e Power down the PC including peripherals switch off at the mains and disconnect all the cables connected to the computer noting the positions for accurate reconnection Remove the PC cover e Locate a vacant PCI X slot for the XV RGB X2 on the motherboard and remove the backing plate retain all screws If in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to correctly identify a PCI X slot If the card is forced into a non PCI X slot it will be irreparably damaged when the system is powered up and the warranty will be void e Remove the card from its packaging and secure it firmly into the empty PCI X slot Extreme care should be taken when securing the card into the slot as some motherboar
15. returning the card to us Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed LK4 MUST BE FITTED on the XV RGB E1 E1S To perform the upgrade follow the step by step instructions provided by the upgrade application In the unlikely event that something goes wrong during the upgrade process e g System power outage it is possible to revert to the factory settings by powering down the system temporarily removing LKA then powering up the system with the link removed Once the system has rebooted replace the LK link whilst the system is powered up and restart the firmware upgrade process It should be noted that the latest driver installation program includes an automatic firmware update if required Therefore prior to installing the application and driver ensure that LKg is fitted Extended Display Identification Data EDID Disable Links EDID is data provided by a display monitor and sent to the graphics device detailing the monitor s capabilities thereby enabling a system to identify the type of monitor that is attached The graphics device installed on your machine will see the card as a monitor and will expect to receive the EDID data from the card However in rare circumstances it may be necessary that the XV RGB E1 E1S does not report an EDID of any kind In this instance EDID support can be disabled by removing link LK3 on the XV RGB E1 E1S Software Installation The X View software driver and application is installed by inserting
16. s for the XV RGB E2 and 650MB s for the XV RGB 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 2048 x 1536 Custom modes 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 and Custom modes 1080p 1080i 720p 567p 480p and 480i using a Component HD connector E not supported tracking of mode changes in the source signal Pixel Transfer Formats RGB 5 5 5 5 6 5 or 8 8 8 pixels YUV 4 2 2 modes UYVY YUY2 or YVYU MONO 8bit Update Rate User defined captured frame rate will match the source providing max data rate 480MB s XV RGB E2 650MB s XV RGBE2S is not exceeded Triple buffered to eliminate tearing artifacts Video Format Options Analog RGB plus HSync and VSync 5 wire Analog RGB with Composite Sync 4 wire Analog RGB with Sync on Green 3 wire DVI Single Link Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 x86 and x64 Operating Systems Power Requirements Max current at 3 3V 0 25A Max current at 12V 1 2A Max power 15 Watts 20 to 70 deg C 4 to 158 deg F Relative Humidity ayears S O 1years Unpacking Your packing box contains the following items e The XV RGB E2 E2S e 2x DVI VGA 1x DVI Component and 1x DVI HDMI Adapter e Installation CD ROM If there are any discrepancies you should contact e mediavision immediately Note All plug in cards are static sensitive and are packed in
17. sockets numbered 1 16 connected to a 26 way D connector To connect a video input connect the Composite S Video Luma and Chroma as indicated in the table below 36 Video Passthrough By connecting a second BNC16 Input Cable available from X View to the second XV SD8 connector it is possible to daisy chain the video signals to another device In this case the video will normally be terminated on the downstream device therefore the inbuilt terminations on the XV SD8 should be disabled by removing the links as shown in the following table 7 Installing Multiple Cards Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of capture channels Combinations of XV capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver To control the order in which the driver uses the cards it is recommended when installing multiple cards that the Js links on the XV SD8 are configured The illustration below shows the jumper link settings for up to 32 cards ina single system When two cards have the same link settings their order is determined by the PCI bus so i EE RRE ee RR ER OE EIER TT EE DREI EET EZE va EIER EN NE as ELE W KI DREI EE Indicates link fitted B Indicates Link not fitted 37 DirectShow If you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks exe This program will update the existing input names used by the windows DirectShow interface To ru
18. to hand before you begin Installing the card is a simple process follow the steps below to be up and running in a few minutes Power down the PC including peripherals switch off at the mains and disconnect all the cables connected to the computer noting the positions for accurate reconnection Remove the PC cover e Locate a vacant PCle x4 or above slot for the XV SDl2 on the motherboard and remove the backing plate retain all screws If in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to correctly identify a PCle PCl express slot If the card is forced into a 32 or 64 bit PCI or PCI X slot it will be irreparably damaged when the system is powered up and the warranty will be void Remove the card from its packaging and secure it firmly into the empty PCle slot Extreme care should be taken when securing the card into the slot as some motherboards may have components that impede the siting of the card Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover e Re connect all cables to the PC e Connect the cable s distributing the signals to the connectors on the XV SDI2 card located on the back panel Power up the PC and commence the software installation 53 Connections The XV SDl2 card has four BNC type connectors for two separate simultaneous inputs and two Loop Through outputs The connectors are identified by coloured LED s green for input and blue for Loop Through outputs Input 2 Channel 1
19. 0 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 Custom modes 1080p 1080i 720p 567p 480p and 480i using a Component HD connector HDCP not supported Automatic detection of input modes in hardware enabling the tracking of mode changes in the source signal Pixel Transfer Formats RGB 5 5 5 5 6 5 or 8 8 8 pixels YUV 4 2 2 modes UYVY YUY2 or YVYU MONO 8bit Update Rate User defined typically up to 60 frames per second limited by available PCI X or PCle bandwidth Triple buffered to eliminate tearing artifacts Video Format Options Analog RGB plus HSync and VSync 5 wire Analog RGB with Composite Sync 4 wire Analog RGB with Sync on Green 3 wire DVI Single Link Operating System Support Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 x86 and x64 Operating Systems Power Requirements Max current at 3 3V 0 5A Max current at 5V 1 7A Max power 10 Watts Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Relative Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing Analog Input Range Hsync Vsync meer 1year 25 Unpacking Your packing box contains the following items e The XV RGB X2 e 2x DVI VGA 1x DVI Component and 1x DVI HDMI Adapter e Installation CD ROM If there are any discrepancies you should contact e mediavision immediately Note All plug in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti static material Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install It
20. 64 Operating Systems CD DVD ROM Drive 57 Using the card with other X View products The XV SDl2 captures data and stores it in an on board video buffer This data is then copied using DMA to the host system for display storage or streaming When a X View graphics card is used XV SDl2 transfers the data directly to the graphics card thereby increasing performance The XV SDI2 sends the relevant portions of each captured image to each display channel and instructs each channel to use its graphics engine to render the data This fully utilises the hardware and dramatically increases performance When a Direct3D compatible graphics card is used the data can be transferred direct to the graphics card in a similar manner to the X View graphics card with the same benefit of non tearing captures When the data is displayed on a non X View graphics card the XV SDl2 sends the data to system memory or direct to the graphics card dependant on the software used for display 58 Chapter 9 XV DVI DL The XV DVI DL is a single channel PCI express Dual Link DVI video capture card A stand alone PCle x4 plug in card the XV DVI DL delivers extreme performance with 650MB s transfer bandwidth A maximum canvas of 4kx4k allows any DVI source to be captured The XV DVI DL does not support analog sources The XV DVI DL has integrated DVI equalizers on its inputs to support longer input cable lengths up to 20m The XV DVI DL is suitable for a wide r
21. D4 1S card allows firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to X View Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed LK1 MUST BE FITTED on the XV SD4 1 SD4 1S To perform the upgrade follow the step by step instructions provided by the upgrade application In the unlikely event that something goes wrong during the upgrade process e g System power outage it is possible to revert to the factory settings by powering down the system temporarily removing LK1 then powering up the system with the link removed Once the system has rebooted replace the LK1 link whilst the system is powered up and restart the firmware upgrade process 48 It should be noted that the driver installation program includes an automatic firmware update if required Therefore prior to installing the application and driver ensure that LKz is fitted Extended Display Identification Data EDID Disable Links EDID is data provided by a display monitor and sent to the graphics device detailing monitors capabilities thereby enabling a system to identify the type of monitor that is attached The graphics device installed on your machine will see the card as a monitor and will expect to receive the EDID data from the card However in rare circumstances it may be necessary that the XV SD4 1 SD4 1S does not report an EDID of any kind In this instance EDID support can be disabled by removing links LK3 Removing the LK3 link on the XV SD4 1 SD4
22. DMI Adapter e Installation CD ROM If there are any discrepancies you should contact X View immediately Note All plug in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti static material Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install It is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with the XV SD4 1 SD4 1S video capture card and it is fully installed and working correctly We also recom mend that you make a note of the serial number of the card in a prominent place before the card is plugged into the computer This should hasten any query should you need to contact our Technical Support Department The serial number is displayed on the card itself and the box label 45 Installing the XV SD4 1 SD4 1S Capture Card You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin Installing the card is a simple process follow the steps below to be up and running in a few minutes Power down the PC including peripherals switch off at the mains and disconnect all the cables connect ed to the computer noting the positions for accurate reconnection Remove the PC cover Locate a vacant PCle x4 or above slot on the motherboard and remove the backing plate retain all screws If in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to correctly identify a PCle PCl express
23. DVI I type connector and one D type connector for SD inputs Maximum Sample Rate RGB DVI 170Mpixels per second analog RGB or 165 MHz DVI Analog modes up to 340MHz pixel clock can be captured using dual pass sampling Video Sampling RGB 24 bits per pixel 8 8 8 format ia Video a6bits per pixel YUV format 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 1600x1200 1920x1080 2048x1536 custom modes 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920x1080 1900 X 1200 and custom modes 1080p 1080i 720p 576p 576i 480p and 480i using a Compo nent HD DVI Adapter Hoer not supported tracking of mode changes in the source signal RGB 5 5 5 5 6 5 or 8 8 8 24bit 32bit pixels YUV 4 2 2 Update Rate User defined captured frame rate will match the source providing max data rate 480MB s XV SD4 1 650MB s XV SD4 15S is not exceeded Multi buffered to eliminate tearing artifacts Video Format Options Analog RGB plus HSync and VSync 5 wire Analog RGB with Composite Sync 4 wire Analog RGB with Sync on Green 3 wire DVI Single Link PAL NTSC SECAM or S Video for SD inputs Operating System Support Windows XP Professional x32 and x64 Windows Server 2003 x32 and x64 Windows Vista x32 and x64 Windows Server 2008 x32 and x64 and Windows 7 4h Unpacking Your packing box contains the following items e XV SD4 1 or XV SD4 1S e SD4 Cable e 1x DVI VGA 1x DVI Component and 1 x DVI H
24. Office 13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a C SEENEN Address 19 Park Avenue Hounslow Phone 44208 7552014 Hereby declares the product Product Name RGB Video Capture PCle Card Model Number XV RGB E2 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart b Class A Digital Device Supplementary Information This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in accordance with the meas urement procedures specified in the Standards amp Specifications listed above and as indicated in the measurement report number 7G0507GUS3 Representative Persons Name K Acharya Operations Director LE Signature Date 09 September 2009 14 Introduction XV RGB E2 E2S The XV RGB E2 E2S a dual channel PCle capture card can capture Component HD up to 1080P at 60 frames per second e HDMI up to 1080P Audio not supported HDCP not supported e DVI up to1920 x 1200 e RGB VGA up to 2048 x 1536 The data is stored in a 32MB frame buffer on the card in real time The data is transferred using PCI bus master DMA with scatter gather The data can be transferred to system memory or to off screen memory ona X View graphics card Models XV RGB E2 E2S A dual channel PCle x4 low profile capture card 15 Specification XV RGB E2 E2S Board Format PCle half size plug in card 110mm x 170mm PCle bus master with scatter gather DMA providing maximum data rate 480MB
25. The X View Range of i Video Capture Cards User Manual Version 01 02 0 e medianwision corm Contents Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 XV RGB E1 E1S Chapter 4 XV RGB E2 E2S Chapter 5 XV RGB X2 Chapter 6 XV SD8 Chapter 7 XV SD4 1 SD4 1S Chapter 8 XV SDI2 Chapter 9 XV DVI DL Chapter 10 e mediavision Limited Chapter 11 Index 13 22 32 40 50 59 65 67 Chapter Safety Instructions Safety Instructions UK To prevent damage to your X View product or injury to personnel operating the equipment please read the following safety precautions prior to operation These instructions should be made avail able to all those who will use and operate X View products Power Supply All X View products require a mains power supply This power supply must be disconnected when equipment is being upgraded or relocated Cables Do not expose cables to any liquids doing so may cause a short circuit which could damage the equipment Do not place heavy objects on top of any cables as this can cause damage and possibly lead to exposed live wires Ventilation All computer equipment should be located in a well ventilated area All ventilation holes on the computer casing must be kept clear of any obstruction at all times Failure to do so will result in the system over heating and damaging your equipment Working Environment The equipment should be located in
26. XV RGB E1 E1S cards 9 18 28 37 48 V Video Passthrough XV SD8 37 XV RGB E1 E1S 5 68
27. ange of applications including Large display walls High resolution high bandwidth applications Advanced Medical and Machine XV capture Radar Security Surveillance and Military applications IP Render decode capture Hardware Overview Single Channel PCI express Dual Link capture card Support for 330MHz pixel clock and maximum canvas of 4kx4k HD video capture for all progressive and interlaced DVI HDMI modes Captures Quad HD Digital Cinema modes at 24 25 30fps 128MB on board frame buffer Input equalisation supporting longer input cables High performance DMA to system memory or direct to graphics memory with scatter gather High quality scaling 7x3 Polyphase filter Models XV DVI DL Single Channel PCle Dual Link capture card 59 Specification XV DVI DL Board Format PCl e x4 card 110mm x 170mm PCl e bus master with scatter gather DMA providing a maximum data rate of 650MB s One Dual Link DVI D connector 330 MHz DVI Capable of Quad HD at 24 25 30fps 128 MB ti ple buttered Single Link and Dual Link modes auto detected Input Mode Detection Automatic detection of input modes in hardware enabling the tracking of mode changes in the source signal Pixel Transfer Formats RGB 5 5 5 5 6 5 or 8 8 8 24bit 32bit pixels YUV 4 2 2 MONO 8bit Update Rate User defined captured frame rate will match the source Providing max data rate 650MB s is not exceeded Multi buffered to eliminate tearing artifa
28. anti static material Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install It is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with the XV RGB E2 E2S capture card and it is fully installed and working correctly We also recommend that you make a note of the serial number of the card in a prominent place before the card is plugged into the computer This should hasten any query should you need to contact our Technical Support Department The serial number is displayed on the card itself and the box label Installing the Capture Card You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin Installing the card is a simple process follow the steps below to be up and running in a few minutes Power down the PC including peripherals switch off at the mains and disconnect all the cables con nected to the computer noting the positions for accurate reconnection Remove the PC cover e Locate a vacant PCle x4 or above slot for the XV RGB E2 E2S on the motherboard and remove the backing plate retain all screws If in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to correctly identify a PCle PCl express slot If the card is forced into a 32 or 64 bit PCI or PCI X slot it will be irreparably damaged when the system is powered up and the warranty will be void e Remove the card fr
29. ation instructions Release history Known problems Troubleshooting e The application Help File Instructions on how to use the application e Test patterns to assist in setting up an analog RGB DVI source see help file topic How to set up an RGB DVI Source Application Overview The application displays the analog RGB DVI source in a window it has the following features Scales the analog RGB DVI data to fit in the window e Ability to set up analog RGB DVI sources accurately settings automatically saved Save a single frame to a file in one of the following formats e BMP JPEG GIF TIFF PNG Printa single frame e Record and playback captured data using DirectShow e Maintain the aspect ratio of the displayed RGB DVI data e Cropping e Display text over the analog RGB DVI data on screen display Command line interface e Help file documenting all features 30 Note The supplied drivers and software require that you are using e Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7 x86 and x64 Operating Systems e CD DVD ROM Drive Using the card with other X View products The XV RGB X2 captures the HD HDMI RGB DVI data and stores it in an on board video buffer This data is then copied using DMA to the host system for display storage or streaming When a X View graphics card is used the XV RGB X2 transfers the data directly to the graphics card thereby in
30. creasing performance The XV RGB X2 sends the relevant portions of each captured image to each display channel and instructs each channel to use its graphics engine to render the data This fully utilises the hardware and dramatically increases performance When a Direct3D compatible graphics card is used the data can be transferred direct to the graphics card in a similar manner to the X View graphics card with the same benefit of non tearing captures When the data is displayed on a non X View graphics card the XV RGB X2 sends the data to system memory or direct to the graphics card dependant on the software used for display 31 Chapter 6 FCC Compliance XV SD8 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 commercial industrial or business environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Ho
31. cts Video Format Options DVI Dual Link DVI Single Link Operating System Support Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Power Requirements Max current at 3 3V 0 2A Max current at 12V 0 9A Max power 12 W o to 35 deg C 32 to 96 deg F 20 to 70 deg C 4 to 158 deg F 5 to 90 non condensing 1years 60 Unpacking Your packing box contains the following items e The XV DVI DL capture card e Installation CD ROM for latest drivers go to www x viewmedia com If there are any discrepancies you should contact X View immediately Note All plug in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti static material Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install It is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with the XV DVI DL capture card and it is fully installed and working correctly We also recommend that you make a note of the serial number of the card in a prominent place before the card is plugged into the computer This should hasten any query should you need to contact our Technical Support Department The serial number is displayed on the card itself and the box label Installing the Capture Card You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin Installing the card
32. d using PCI bus master DMA with scatter gather The data can be transferred to system memory or to off screen memory on a X View graphics card Models XV RGB E1 A single channel PCle x4 low profile capture card Data transfer rate 480MB s XV RGB E1S A single channel PCle x4 low profile capture card Data transfer rate 650MB s Specification XV RGB E1 XV RGB E1S Board Format PCle x4 low profile card 68 mm x 167 6mm PCle bus master with scatter gather DMA providing maximum data rate of 480MB s for the XV RGB E1 and 650MB s for the XV RGB E1S 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 2048 x 1536 Custom modes 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 X 1200 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1200 and Custom modes 1080p 1080i 720p 567p 480p and 480i using a Component HD con nector HDCP not supported Automatic detection of input modes in hardware enabling the tracking of mode changes in the source signal Pixel Transfer Formats RGB 5 5 5 5 6 5 or 8 8 8 pixels YUV 4 2 2 modes UYVY YUY2 or YVYU MONO 8bit Update Rate User defined captured frame rate will match the source providing max data rate 480MB s XV RGB E1 650MB s XV RGBEas is not exceeded Triple buffered to eliminate tearing artifacts Video Format Options Analog RGB plus HSync and VSync 5 wire Analog RGB with Composite Sync 4 wire Analog RGB with Sync on Green 3 wire DVI Single Link Server 2008 and Window
33. ds may have components that impede the siting of the card e Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover e Re connect all cables to the PC e Connect the cable s distributing the HD HDMI RGB DVI signals to the connectors on the XV RGB X2 card located on the back panel e Power up the PC and commence the software installation 26 Connections The XV RGB X2 has two DVI I type connectors for two separate simultaneous inputs The top connector is referred to as Channel 1 the bottom connector Channel 2 Connect to the source using e DVI D Cable e DVI A Cable e Analog VGA RGB cable adapter supplied e HDMI cable adapter supplied e Component HD cable adapter supplied Connect one end of the cable to the input source Connect the other end of the cable to DVI I type connector located on the XV RGB X2 card in your computer 27 Installing Multiple Cards Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of capture channels Combinations of XV capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver In order to control the order in which the driver uses the cards it is recommended when installing multiple cards that the J6 links on the XV RGB X2 are configured The illustration below shows the jumper link settings for up to 32 cards in a single system When two cards have the same link settings their order is determined by the PCI bus ieh i 4 ann n ELE
34. e Address 19 Park Avenue Hounslow Phone 44 208 7552014 Hereby declares the product Product Name RGB Video Capture PCI X Card Model Number XV RGB X2 Conforms to the following specifications Supplementary Information This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in accordance with the meas urement procedures specified in the Standards amp Specifications listed above and as indicated in the measurement report number 03U2396 1 Representative Persons Name KAcharya Operations Director Lee Signature Date 17 January 2008 23 Introduction XV RGB X2 The XV RGB X2 a dual channel PCI X capture card can capture Component HD up to 1080P at 60 frames per second e HDMI up to 1080P Audio not supported HDCP not supported e DVI up to 1920 x 1200 e RGB VGA up to 2048 x 1536 The data is stored in a 32MB frame buffer on the card in real time The data is transferred using PCI bus master DMA with scatter gather The data can be transferred to system memory or to off screen memory ona X View graphics card Models XV RGB X2 A dual channel PCI X capture card 24 Specification XV RGB X2 Board Format 64 bit up to 66MHz PCI X half size plug in card 105mm x 170mm PCI bus master with scatter gather DMA providing maximum data rate of 480MB s 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1080 2048 x 1536 Custom modes 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 128
35. e relocalisation du mat riel C bles Ne pas exposer les c bles un liquide quelconque car cela pourrait provoquer un court circuit suscep tible d endommager le mat riel Ne pas placer d objets lourds sur les c bles car cela pourrait causer des dommages et conduire ven tuellement des fils lectriques d nud s Ventilation Tout mat riel informatique doit tre dispos dans un endroit bien ventil Veiller ne jamais obstruer les orifices de ventilation du bo tier de l ordinateur sinon il y a risque de surchauffe du syst me et votre mat riel peut tre endommag Environnement de travail Le mat riel doit tre plac sur une surface de travail stable et solide dans un environnement exempt de poussi re et d humidit et non expos des variations extr mes de temp ratures Ne pas placer de liquides boissons chaudes froides etc pr s du mat riel car un d versement accidentel pourrait causer de graves dommages Gaz Liquides inflammables Le mat riel lectronique ne doit jamais tre utilis en pr sence de gaz ou de liquide inflammable cela pourrait entra ner une explosion ou un grave incendie Fum e odeurs inhabituelles Si vous constatez la pr sence de fum e ou d odeurs inhabituelles manant de votre ordinateur teignez le et d branchez le syst me de l alimentation secteur Dans ce cas le syst me devra tre confi un technicien qualifi pour inspection Une poursuite de son ut
36. er X View products The XV RGB E2 E2S captures the HD HDMI analog RGB DVI data and stores it in an on board video buffer This data is then copied using DMA to the host system for display storage or streaming When a X View graphics card is used XV RGB E2 E2S transfers the data directly to the graphics card thereby increasing performance The XV RGB E2 E2S sends the relevant portions of each captured im age to each display channel and instructs each channel to use its graphics engine to render the data This fully utilises the hardware and dramatically increases performance When a Direct3D compatible graphics card is used the data can be transferred direct to the graphics card in a similar manner to the X View graphics card with the same benefit of non tearing captures When the RGB DVI data is displayed on a non X View graphics card the XV RGB E2 E2S sends the data to system memory or direct to the graphics card dependant on the software used for display 21 Chapter 5 FCC Compliance XV RGB X2 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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
37. f each captured image to each display channel and instructs each channel to use its graphics engine to render the data This fully utilises the hardware and dramatically increases performance When a Direct3D compatible graphics card is used the data can be transferred direct to the graphics card in a similar manner to the X View graphics card with the added benefit of non tearing captures When the data is displayed on a non X View graphics card the XV DVI DL sends the data to system memory or direct to the graphics card dependant on the software used for display 64 Chapter 10 E mediavision Ltd e mediavision is a leading manufacturer of video graphic solutions its range of products are used by some of the worlds leading organisations As new technology advances so we at X View improve the performance and functionality of both our hardware and software to give our customers more Following a continuous development pro gram we pride ourselves on our support and responsive nature towards all our customers and their changing needs As more sophisticated equipment and techniques become readily available so we are there to exploit the power and potential that this technology presents Technical Support Registered Users can access our technical support line using email and the Support page on the x viewmedia com Web Site usually with a response within 24 hours excluding weekends Via Email Send an email to info X Viewmedia c
38. g Alle X View Produkte m ssen an die Hauptstromversorgung angeschlossen werden Die Stromver sorgung muss unterbrochen werden wenn Ger te ausgetauscht oder an einer anderen Stelle platziert werden sollen Kabel Kabel d rfen nicht mit Fl ssigkeiten in Ber hrung kommen da dadurch ein Kurzschluss und somit ein Schaden an dem Ger t ausgel st werden k nnte Stellen Sie au erdem keine schweren Objekte auf die Kabel um Sch den und offen liegende stromf hrende Leitungen zu vermeiden L ftung Computerausr stung sollte in einem gut gel fteten Bereich aufgestellt werden Die L ftungsl cher am Computergeh use m ssen stets freigehalten werden um eine berhitzung und somit einen Ger teschaden zu vermeiden Arbeitsumgebung Die Ger te sollten in einer staubfreien und trockenen Umgebung in der keine extremen Tempera tur nderungen zu erwarten sind auf einer stabilen Arbeitsfl che aufgestellt werden In der N he der Ger te sollten keine Fl ssigkeiten heifSe kalte Getr nke etc platziert werden die verschUttet werden und schwerwiegende Sch den anrichten k nnten Gas brennbare Fl ssigkeiten Elektronische Ger te sind nicht in Umgebungen zu verwenden in denen Gas oder brennbare Fl s sigkeiten vorhanden ist sind und somit Brand und Explosionsgefahr besteht Rauch ungew hnliche Ger che Schalten Sie das System aus und trennen Sie es von der Hauptversorgung wenn von Ihrem Computer Rauch ausgeht oder dieser unge
39. hing goes wrong during the upgrade process e g System power outage it is possible to revert to the factory settings by powering down the system temporarily removing LKa then powering up the system with the link removed Once the system has rebooted replace the LKa link whilst the system is powered up and restart the firmware upgrade process Extended Display Identification Data EDID Disable Links EDID is data provided by a display monitor and sent to the graphics device detailing monitors capabilities thereby enabling a system to identify the type of monitor that is attached The graphics device installed on your machine will see the card as a monitor and will expect to receive the EDID data from the card However in rare circumstances it may be necessary that the XV DVI DL does not report an EDID of any kind In this instance EDID support can be disabled by removing link LK2 Removing the LK2 link on the XV DVI DL card will disable the EDID function Software Installation The XV software driver and application is installed by inserting the CD that was shipped with your card into your CD ROM drive The installation process should start automatically Should the CD fail to autorun use Explorer to browse the CD locate then double click on install exe file e g d install exe and click on Install Software and follow the installation wizard instructions as prompted Regular software updates are available from our website www
40. ilisation risquerait de provoquer des blessures corporelles et des dommages mat riels Entretien L entretien doit imp rativement tre effectu par des techniciens comp tents toute carte enfichable X View physiquement endommag e est retourner X View pour r paration via la proc dure X View RMA Instrucciones de seguridad Esp rm Rogamos leer las siguientes instrucciones de seguridad antes de poner en funcionamiento el equipo a fin de evitar da os en su producto de X View o lesiones al personal encargado de su manejo Poner estas instrucciones a disposici n de todos aquellos que vayan a utilizar y o manejar los productos de X View Alimentacion el ctrica Todos los productos de X View requieren una fuente de alimentaci n el ctrica Esta fuente de alimentaci n el ctrica debe ser desconectada durante las tareas de renovaci n o traslado Cables No exponer los cables a l quidos ya que ello puede causar un cortocircuito y por consiguiente da os en el equipo No colocar objetos pesados sobre los cables ya que esto puede ocasionar da os y poner al descubierto los cables vivos Ventilaci n Todos los equipos inform ticos deben estar situados en un rea bien ventilada Mantener todos los orificios de ventilaci n de la carcasa del ordenador siempre libres de obstrucciones de cualquier tipo En caso contrario podr a producirse un sobrecalentamiento del sistema y da os en el equipo Entorno de trabajo E
41. image to each display channel and instructs each channel to use its graphics engine to render the data This fully utilises the hardware and dramatically increases performance When a Direct3D compatible graphics card is used the data can be transferred direct to the graphics card in a similar manner to the X View graphics card with the same benefit of non tearing captures When the video data is displayed on a non X View graphics card the XV SD8 sends the data to system memory or direct to the graphics card dependant on the software used for display 39 Chapter 7 FCC Compliance XV SD4 1 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 commercial industrial or business environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
42. in your computer Installing Multiple Cards Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of capture channels Combinations of XV capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver To control the order in which the driver uses the cards it is recommended when installing multiple cards that the J5 links on the XV RGB E1 EaS are configured The illustration below shows the jumper link settings for up to 32 cards in a single system When two cards have the same link settings their order is determined by the PCI bus a as 3 i ESO es E oo ut Card am 4 ath agih W Z Be E De GC oo Ce L b e a wath d ff IEI im mi Ri SH Le e LGS e e Le e KS Le o e Lee LS Le el i T E Ki SE e e IS e Le el D el E CO Ca C SO SS oo oo rm S ef g KO KO vz ca Ca ES Sa Ga C oo Gs oo a a vr ERR F S pid f Indicates link fitted B Indicates Link not fitted DirectShow If you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks exe This program will update the existing input names used by the Windows DirectShow interface To run the dplinks program open the Run by clicking on Start Run and type dplinks and then press Enter The program will run however no notifications are displayed Firmware Upgrades The XV RGB Ea E1S cards allow firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than
43. instructions as prompted Regular software updates are available from our website www x viewmedia com Also available on the X View CD The Release Notes The release notes contain the latest information on the XV SD8 Installation instructions Release history Known problems Troubleshooting e The application Help File Instructions on how to use the application 38 Application Overview The application displays the video source in a window it has the following features Scales the video data to fit in the window Save a single frame to a file in one of the following formats BMP JPEG GIF TIFF PNG Print a single frame e Record and playback captured data using DirectShow e Maintain the aspect ratio of the displayed video data e Cropping e Display text over the video data on screen display e Command line interface e Help file documenting all features Note The supplied drivers and software require that you are using e Windows XP PRO Server 2003 Server 2008 Windows Vista or Windows 7 e CD DVD ROM Drive Using the card with other X View products The XV SD8 captures video data and stores it in an on board video buffer This data is then copied using bus master DMA to the host system for display storage or streaming When a X View graphics card is used the XV SD8 transfers the data directly to the graphics card thereby increasing performance The XV SD8 sends the relevant portions of each captured
44. is a simple process follow the steps below to be up and running in a few minutes Power down the PC including peripherals switch off at the mains and disconnect all the cables connected to the computer noting the positions for accurate reconnection Remove the PC cover Locate a vacant PCle x4 or above slot on the motherboard and remove the backing plate retain all screws If in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to correctly identify a PCle PCl express slot If the card is forced into a 32 or 64 bit PCI or PCI X slot it will be irreparably damaged when the system is powered up and the warranty will be void Remove the card from its packaging and secure it firmly into the empty PCle slot Extreme care should be taken when securing the card into the slot as some motherboards may have components that impede the siting of the card Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover Re connect all cables to the PC Connect the cable distributing the DVI Dual Link signals to the connector on the XV DVI DL card located on the back panel Power up the PC and commence the software installation 61 Connections The XV DVI DL has one DVI Dual Link connector The card is connected to the source using a DVI Dual Link Cable not supplied Installing Multiple Cards Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of DVI Dual Link capture channels Combinations of XV capture cards in the
45. iver and application is installed by inserting the CD that was shipped with your card into your CD ROM drive The installation process should start automatically Should the CD fail to autorun use Explorer to browse the CD locate then double click on install exe file e g d install exe and click on Install Software and follow the installation wizard instructions as prompted Regular software updates are available from our website www x viewmedia com 56 Also available on the X View CD The Release Notes The release notes contain the latest information on the XV SDl2 Installation instructions Release history Known problems Troubleshooting The application Help File Instructions on how to use the application The help file is in d software rgbx chm Application Overview The application displays the connected source in a window it has the following features Scales the data to fit in the window Ability to set up sources accurately settings automatically saved Save a single frame to a file in one of the following formats BMP JPEG GIF TIFF PNG Print a single frame Maintain the aspect ratio of the displayed SDI data Cropping Display text over the data on screen display Command line interface Help file documenting all features Note The supplied drivers and software require that you are using e Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7 x86 and x
46. l equipo debe estar emplazado en un ambiente sin polvo humedad ni cambios bruscos de tempera tura y debe ser situado sobre una superficie estable y s lida No colocar l quidos bebidas calientes fr as etc cerca del equipo ya que un derrame podria causar graves da os Gas liquidos inflamables El equipo electr nico nunca debe ser usado en presencia de gas o liquido inflamable ya que esto podr a causar una explosi n o un incendio grave Humo olores inusuales En caso de percibir humo u olores inusuales provenientes de su ordenador apagar y desenchufar el equipo de la red el ctrica El sistema debe ser confiado entonces a un t cnico cualificado para su inspecci n Si el equipo continuara funcionando esto podr a ocasionar lesiones personales y da os materiales Mantenimiento El mantenimiento solo debe ser ejecutado por t cnicos capacitados Las tarjetas insertables plug in de X View que est n f sicamente da adas deben ser devueltas a X View para su reparaci n seg n los procedimientos RMA Return Merchandise Agreement de X View Sicherheitsanweisungen D Die folgenden Sicherheitsanweisungen dienen der Vermeidung von Sch den an Ihrem X View Produkt und Verletzungen der Nutzer Bitte lesen Sie sie sorgf ltig durch bevor Sie Ihr Produkt in Betrieb nehmen Diese Anweisungen sollten allen Personen zug nglich gemacht werden die mit der Nutzung und der Bedienung von X View Produkten betraut sind Stromversorgun
47. limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial industrial or business environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturers 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 e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Adminis tration US Government Printing Office 22 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a C Responsible Party Nam
48. m video across a network or save the video to disk Win dows Media Player can be used to display the stream or the video that has previously been saved Hardware Overview e Four channel SD Video and a single channel RGB DVI Component video capture card e Four Lane PCle interface with a maximum data rate of 480MB sec for the XV SD4 1 and 650MB sec for the XV SD4 1S e Maximum analog RGB capture resolution of 2048 x 1536 x 24bit e Maximum DVI capture resolution of 1920 x 1200 x 24bit HD modes HDCP not supported Four SD capture channels for PAL NTSC SECAM composite or S Video inputs On card processor for real time mode and sync detection Support for multiple cards allowing up to 128 SD capture channels and 32 DVI I capture channels 32 cards Direct DMA driver software and streaming driver 42 e High quality down scaling Support forYUV 4 2 2 RGB 5 5 5 5 6 5 and 8 8 8 video formats e High performance DMA to system memory or direct to graphics memory with scatter gather Support for separate HIV sync Composite sync or Sync on Green Support for Windows XP Vista Server 2003 Server 2008 Windows 7 Models XV SD4 1 Maximum data capture rate 480MB s XV SD4 1S Maximum data capture rate 650MB s 43 Specification Board Format PCl e x4 plug in card 110mm x 204mm PCl e bus master with scatter gather DMA providing maximum data rate of 480MB s for the XV SD4 1 and 650MB s for the XV SD4 1S One
49. n the dplinks program open the Run by clicking on Start Run and type dplinks and then press Enter The program will run however no notifications are displayed Firmware Upgrades The XV SD8 card allows firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to X View Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed LK4 MUST BE FITTED on the XV SD8 To perform the upgrade follow the step by step instructions provided by the upgrade application In the unlikely event that something goes wrong during the upgrade process e g System power outage it is possible to revert to the factory settings by powering down the system temporarily removing LK4 then powering up the system with the link removed Once the system has rebooted replace the LK4 link whilst the system is powered up and restart the firmware upgrade process It should be noted that the driver installation program Version 01 07 00 and above includes an automatic firmware update if required Therefore prior to installing the application and driver ensure that LK4 is fitted Software Installation The XV software driver and application is installed by inserting the CD that was shipped with your card into your CD ROM drive The installation process should start automatically Should the CD fail to autorun use Explorer to browse the CD locate then double click on install exe file e g d install exe and click on Install Software and follow the installation wizard
50. ng applications to encode record and stream video over networks or the Internet e Windows Media Encoder e VLC StreamPix VirtualDub e Adobe Flash Encoder e AMCap Any other DirectShow encoding software 50 Hardware Overview Dual Channel PCI express HD SDI capture card e Four lane PCle bus with maximum data rate of 650MB sec Support for all SD and HD video modes up to 1080p 60Hz e Loop Through SDI BNC connections 64MB per channel total 128MB on board frame buffer Onboard processor for real time mode and sync detection e Audio output for each channel to an onboard SPDIF header use with the X View AOM e High performance DMA to system memory or direct to graphics memory with scatter gather e High quality scaling 7x5 Polyphase Filter Input indicator lights Long range single co ax cable support 150 metres capturing 1080p 300 metres capturing SD 16 cropping windows per capture channel e Wall Control support and SDK Models XV SDI2 A dual channel SDI video capture card 51 Specification PCl e half size plug in card 110mm x 17omm PCl e bus master with scatter gather DMA providing maximum data rate of 650MB s Four BNC connectors for SDI inputs Green LED and Loop through outputs Blue LED Maximum Capture Resolution 2 X 2048x1556 Frame Buffer Memory 64MB per channel total 128MB Audio Format Audio output for each channel in Digital SPDIF format Channelled out to RCA connecto
51. of input channels e SDK available for OEM customers Models XV SD8 Eight channel PCle capture card 34 Specification XV SD8 Board Format 4 lane PCI express 110x170m m approx Two 26 Way D Connectors Maximum Capture Resolution 8x 720x576x16bit Supported Video Formats PAL NTSC SECAM or S Video for SD inputs Operating System Support Windows XP Professional x86 and x64 Windows Server 2003 x86 and x64 Windows Vista x86 and x64 Windows Server 2008 x86 and x64 and Windows 7 Max Number of Cards per 16 128 capture channels Bee Power Requirements Max current at 3 3V 0 25A TT Je MTBF Unpacking Your packing box contains the following items e XV SD8 e BNC16 Input Cable Installation CD ROM If there are any discrepancies you should contact X View immediately Note All plug in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti static material Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install It is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with the XV SD8 video capture card and it is fully installed and working correctly We also recommend that you make a note of the serial number of the card in a prominent place before the card is plugged into the computer This should hasten any query should you need to contact our Technical Support Department The serial number is displayed on the card itself and the box label 35 In
52. om its packaging and secure it firmly into the empty PCle slot Extreme care should be taken when securing the card into the slot as some motherboards may have components that impede the siting of the card Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover e Re connect all cables to the PC e Connect the cable s distributing the HD HDMI RGB DVI signals to the connectors on the XV RGB E2 E2S card located on the back panel Power up the PC and commence the software installation 17 Connections The XV RGB E2 E2S card has two DVI I type connectors for two separate simultaneous inputs The top connector is referred to as Channel 1 the bottom connector Channel 2 Connect to the source using e DVI D Cable e DVI A Cable Analog VGA RGB cable adapter supplied e HDMI cable adapter supplied Component HD cable adapter supplied Connect one end of the cable to the source Connect the other end of the cable to DVI I type connector located on the XV RGB E2 E2S card in your computer Installing Multiple Cards Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of capture channels Combinations of XV capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver To control the order in which the driver uses the cards it is recommended when installing multiple cards that the J6 links on the XV RGB E2 E2S are configured The illustration below shows the jumper link settings for up to
53. om with as much information about your system as possible To enable a swift response we need to know the following details e Specification of the PC including processor speed e Operating System e Application Software X View Hardware Software e The exact nature of the problem and please be as specific as possible Please quote version and revision numbers of hardware and software in use wherever possible 65 Copyright Statement X View Ltd England 2011 E mediavision Ltd claims copyright on this documentation No part of this documentation may be reproduced released disclosed stored in any electronic format or used in whole or in part for any purpose other than stated herein without the express permission of E mediavision Ltd Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this User Manual is correct E mediavision Ltd make no representations or warranties with respect to the contents thereof and do not accept liability for any errors or omissions X View reserves the right to change specification without prior notice and cannot assume responsibility for the use made of the information supplied All registered trademarks used within this documentation are acknowledged by E mediavision Ltd UK Headquarters and Main Sales Office e mediavision Ltd 19 Park Avenue Hounslow TW3 2NA UK Tel 44 0 20 8755 2014 Fax 44 0 20 8230 7828 Email info e mediavision com www x viewmedia com
54. p Specifications listed above and as indicated in the measurement report number 9G2498GUS2 Representative Persons Name KAcharya Operations Director Lae Signature Date 09 September 2009 41 Introduction XV SD4 1 SD4 1S The XV SD4 1 SD4 15S is an ideal solution for applications that require the capture of up to four SD video sources and a single Component HD HDMI RGB DVI source simultaneously Typical applications include e Viewing Analog or DVI sources from PCs MACs Industrial medical equipment cameras and other video equipment Streaming video applications Video Data Wall Controllers The XV SD4 1 SD4 1S is a four channel PCI express video capture card The card supports PAL NTSC and SECAM in both composite and S Video input formats supports de interlaced video capture and displays at 25 30 frames sec for real time video windows In addition the XV SD4 1 SD4 15S is also a single channel PCle capture card able to capture Component HD up to 1080P at 60 frames per second e HDMI up to 1080P Audio not supported HDCP not supported e DVI up to 1920 x 1200 e RGB VGA up to 2048 x 1536 The data is stored in two 32MB frame buffers on the card in real time The data is transferred using PCI bus master DMA with scatter gather The data can be transferred to system memory to off screen memory ona X View graphics card or via Direct 3D to third party graphics cards Windows Media Encoder may also be used to strea
55. rdance with the meas urement procedures specified in the Standards amp Specifications listed above and as indicated in the measurement report number 9G2498GUS2 Representative Persons Name K Acharya Operations Director Lee Signature Date 09 September 2009 33 Introduction XV SD8 The XV SD8 is an eight channel PCI express video capture card The card supports PAL NTSC and SECAM in both composite and S Video input formats supports de interlaced video capture and allows display at 25 30 frames sec for real time video overlays The Windows software provided with the card allows the analog video signal to be captured and displayed on your desktop Windows Media Encoder may also be used to stream video across a network or save the video to disk Windows Media Player can be used to display the stream or the video that has previously been saved Hardware Overview The XV SD8 is an eight channel PCle capture card and can capture up to 8x 720x576x16bit from eight simultaneous capture channels for real time video overlays e Four Lane PCI express video capture card e Eight simultaneous capture channels Support for any mix of NTSC PAL and SECAM e Eight composite S Video inputs e 32MB on board frame buffer e Auto video mode and no signal detection e Daisy chain input to output with selectable termination High performance DMA with scatter gather e Data Transfer at 480MB s Supports up to 16 windows with any mix
56. rs using a X View Audio VIM Video Format Options SD SDI HD SDI and 3G SDI Operating System Support Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 x86 and x64 Operating Systems Power Requirements Max current at 3 3V 0 45A Max current at 12V 0 85A Max power 12W Operating Temperature o to 35 deg C 32 to 96 deg F Storage Temperature 20 to 70 deg C 4 to 158 deg F Relative Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing 52 Unpacking Your packing box should contain the following items e The XV SDI2 e Installation CD ROM If there are any discrepancies you should contact e mediavision immediately Note All plug in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti static material Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install It is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with the XV SDl2 capture card and it is fully installed and working correctly We also recommend that you make a note of the serial number of the card in a prominent place before the card is plugged into the computer This should hasten any query should you need to contact our Technical Support Department The serial number is displayed on the card itself and the box label Installing the Capture Card You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card it would be useful to have these
57. s 7 x86 and x64 Operating Systems Power Requirements Max current at 3 3V 0 25A Max current at 12V 0 5A Max power 6 8 Watts 5 to 90 non condensing Analog Input Range input Offset Hsync ayeas o 1years Unpacking Your packing box contains the following items e The XV RGB E1 or XV RGB E1S data capture card e 1x DVI VGA 1x DVI Component and 1 x DVI HDMI Adapter e 1x low profile card bracket e Installation CD ROM If there are any discrepancies you should contact e mediavision immediately Note All plug in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti static material Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install It is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with the XV RGB E1 E1S capture card and is fully installed and working correctly We also recom mend that you make a note of the serial number of the card in a prominent place before the card is plugged into the computer This should hasten any query should you need to contact our Technical Support Department The serial number is displayed on the card itself and the box label Installing the Capture Card You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin Installing the card is a simple process follow the steps below to be up and running in a few minutes
58. same machine are supported by the driver To control the order in which the driver uses the cards it is recommended when installing multiple cards that the J6 links on the XV DVI DL are configured The illustration below shows the jumper link settings for up to 32 cards in a single system When two cards share the same link settings their order is determined by the PCI bus HR gt ast Card gth 25th 2nd 10th 26th arh KKH EE 29th NR R EEE sot RK dad RR RR S S H S yd 4th 5 e e sth 6th zand asth RAE 23rd HI sn ARR GRRE H I Indicates link fitted 7th E G gt 5 Cx Ee ge co Ee og oo ox on W S 7 oo oo oo Oo Hee an on 3 D ox on OD Bee on om oo on er F B Indicates Link not fitted DirectShow If you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks exe This program will update the existing input names used by the windows DirectShow interface To run the dplinks program open the Run by clicking on Start Run and type dplinks and then press Enter The program will run however no notifications are displayed 62 Firmware Upgrades The XV DVI DL card allows firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to X View Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed LK1 MUST BE FITTED on the XV DVI DL To perform the upgrade follow the step by step instructions provided by the upgrade application In the unlikely event that somet
59. slot If the card is forced into a 32 or 64 bit PCI or PCI X slot it will be irreparably damaged when the sys tem is powered up and the warranty will be void Remove the card from its packaging and secure it firmly into the empty PCle slot Extreme care should be taken when securing the card into the slot as some motherboards may have components that impede the siting of the card Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover Re connect all cables to the PC Connect the Input cables Power up the PC and commence the software installation Connections The XV SD4 1 SD4 1S has two connectors The top connector is a DVI I connector and the bottom connector is a D Type connector The DVI I Connector Connect to the source using e DVI D Cable e DVI A Cable Analog VGA RGB cable adapter supplied e HDMI cable adapter supplied Component HD cable adapter supplied Connect one end of the cable to the source Connect the other end of the cable to DVI I type connector top connector located on the XV SD4 1 SD4 15S card in your computer 46 D Type Connector Connect SD inputs using the 4 way splitter cable provided The splitter cable consists of 4 RCA sockets numbered S1 S4 connected to a 26 way D connector To connect a video input connect as indicated in the table below If you wish to connect Composite S Video Luma and Chroma you will require the X View BNC 16 cable supplied by X View at an
60. stalling the XV SD8 Capture Card You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin Installing the card is a simple process follow the steps below to be up and running in a few minutes Power down the PC including peripherals switch off at the mains and disconnect all the cables connected to the computer noting the positions for accurate reconnection Remove the PC cover Locate a vacant PCle x4 or above slot on the motherboard and remove the backing plate retain all screws If in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to correctly identify a PCle PCl ex press slot If the card is forced into a 32 or 64 bit PCI or PCI X slot it will be irreparably damaged when the system is powered up and the warranty will be void Remove the card from its packaging and secure it firmly into the empty PCle slot Extreme care should be taken when securing the card into the slot as some motherboards may have components that impede the siting of the card Screw the card bracket to the back panel of the PC and replace the cover Re connect all cables to the PC Connect the BNC16 Input cable Power up the PC and commence the software installation Connections The XV SD8 has two 26 Way D type connectors Either connector can be used to input video signals using a 16 way splitter cable provided The splitter cable consists of 16 BNC
61. technician for help Warning Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Adminis tration US Government Printing Office DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a C EE Address 19 Park Ave Hounslow Phone 44208 755 2014 Hereby declares the product Product Name RGB Video Capture PCle Card Model Number XV RGB E1 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart b Class A Digital Device Supplementary Information This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in accordance with the meas urement procedures specified in the Standards amp Specifications listed above and as indicated in the measurement report number 7G0507GUS3 Representative Persons Name KAcharya Operations Director LEM Signature Date 22 May 2008 Introduction XV RGB E1 E1S The XV RGB E1 EaS a single channel PCle capture card can capture Component HD up to 1080P at 60 frames per second HDMI up to 1080P DVI up to 1920 x 1200 Audio not supported HDCP not supported e RGB VGA up to 2048 x 1536 The data is stored in a 32MB frame buffer on the card in real time The data is transferre
62. the CD that was shipped with your card into your CD ROM drive The installation process should start automatically Should the CD fail to autorun use Explorer to browse the CD locate then double click on install exe file e g d install exe and click on Install Software and follow the installation wizard instructions as prompted Regular software updates are available from our website www X Viewmedia com Also available on the X View CD e The Release Notes The release notes contain the latest information on the XV RGB E1 E1S including Installation instructions Release history Known problems Troubleshooting The application Help File Instructions on how to use the application e Test patterns to assist in setting up an analog RGB source 10 Application Overview The application displays the input source in a window it has the following features Scales the data to fit in the window e Ability to set up sources accurately settings automatically saved Save a single frame to a file in one of the following formats BMP JPEG GIF TIFF PNG Printa single frame e Record and playback captured data using DirectShow e Maintain the aspect ratio of the displayed data e Cropping e Display text over the data on screen display Command line interface e Help file documenting all features Note The supplied drivers and software require that you are using e Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003
63. und 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 commercial industrial or business environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications How ever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip ment 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 e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to 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 Warning Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufac turer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Administration US Government Printing
64. ve ECEE ed EERE zk EIER ua EEEE s kr V ki tath W ZS a ah imh E S E F vi zF Cit IS e LR DI EEI it 2 a LR ER LE oo CEI 3 Se Le sl Pe Ki DEI D DC IS e LS Cx LEI LEI Lee ER IS a LE LS gid HERR ER d d S 3 E Indicates link fitted D Indicates Link not fitted DirectShow If you change the link ordering after installation you must run dplinks exe This program will update the existing input names used by the windows DirectShow interface To run the dplinks program open the Run by clicking on Start Run and type dplinks and then press Enter The program will run however no notifications are displayed 8 N Firmware Upgrades The XV RGB X2 card allows firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to us Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed LK1 MUST BE FITTED on the XV RGB X2 To perform the upgrade follow the step by step instructions provided by the upgrade application In the unlikely event that something goes wrong during the upgrade process e g System power outage it is possible to revert to the factory settings by powering down the system temporarily removing LK1 then powering up the system with the link removed Once the system has rebooted replace the LK1 link whilst the system is powered up and restart the firmware upgrade process It should be noted that the latest driver installation program includes an automatic
65. w hnliche Ger che abgibt Lassen Sie das System anschlie end von einem qualifizierten Techniker pr fen Bei fortgef hrtem Betrieb besteht die Gefahr von Verletzungen und Sachsch den Wartung Wartungsarbeiten sollten nur von qualifizierten Technikern durchgef hrt werden Physisch be sch digte Plug in Karten von X View sollten zur Reparatur unter Einsatz der RMA Verfahren von X View an X View bergeben werden Chapter 2 Introduction The X View range of video capture cards capture HD HDMI VGA RGB or DVI video sources in real time enabling you to view data from PCs MACs industrial medical equipment cameras and other video equipment The XV SD8 XV SD4 1 and the XV SD4 1S captures PAL SECAM and NTSC in both composite and S Video The XV SDl2 card supports SD SDI HD SDI and 3G SDI ideal for Multi display presentation broadcasting digital signage and machine XV The XV DVI DL supports Dual Link DVI ideal for display wall controllers broadcasting machine vision Acquire SDI camera outputs and advanced medical applications The Windows software provided with the cards allows the signal to be captured and displayed on your desktop or recorded and saved to your hard drive Windows Media Encoder may also be used to stream video across a network or save the video to disk Windows Media Player can be used to display the stream or the video that has previously been saved Using our SDK you can produce or customise
66. wever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harm ful 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 e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations 47 part 15 193 1993 Washington DC Office of the Federal Register National Archives and Records Adminis tration US Government Printing Office 32 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2 1077 a C EE Address 19 Park Avenue Hounslow Phone 44208 7552014 Hereby declares the product Product Name SD Video Capture PCI e x4 Card Model Number XV SD8 Conforms to the following specifications FCC Part 15 Subpart b Class A Digital Device Supplementary Information This device has been shown to be in compliance with and was tested in acco
67. x viewmedia com Also available on the X View CD e The Release Notes The release notes contain the latest information on the XV DVI DLincluding Installation instructions Release history Known problems Troubleshooting e The application Help File Instructions on how to use the application 63 Application Overview The application displays the source in a window it has the following features Scales the data to fit in the window e Ability to set up sources accurately settings automatically saved Save a single frame to a file in one of the following formats BMP JPEG GIF TIFF PNG Printa single frame e Record and playback captured data using DirectShow e Maintain the aspect ratio of the displayed data e Cropping e Display text over the data on screen display Command line interface e Help file documenting all features Note The supplied drivers and software require that you are using e Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7 x86 and x64 Operating Systems e CD DVD ROM Drive Using the card with other X View products The XV DVI DL captures the data and stores it in an on board video buffer This data is then copied using DMA to the host system for display storage or streaming When a X View graphics card is used the XV DVI DL transfers the data directly to the graphics card thereby increasing performance The XV DVI DL sends the relevant portions o
68. your own application programs Chapter 3 FCC Compliance XV RGB E1 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired opera tion 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 commercial industrial or business environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the manufactur ers instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference 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 e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV

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