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2006/5/15
Warnings and
Precautions
1. If you have purchased PPT100
software with an optional
Blackmagic Design Video Card
please observe the precautions
supplied when installing it.
2. It is also advisable to read any
precautionary notes supplied
with your PC when installing
new hardware and software.
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- Page 1 1. If you have purchased PPT100 software with an optional Blackmagic Design Video Card please observe the precautions supplied when installing it. 2. It is also advisable to read any precautionary notes supplied with your PC when installing new hardware and software. 2006/5/15 Warnings and Precautions ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
What’s in the box?... 2 Introduction... 2 Features... 3 System Requirement ... 3 Installation... 4 Blackmagic DeckLink Card Installation PPT100 software Installation ... 8 The Performance of Screen Capture ... 7 PPT100 Interface... 7 Setup... 7 PC Screen Cropping ... 7 TV Videdo Margins... 8 Select Zoom in Key ... 9 Flicker Free ... 10 Cursor Displaying... 10 Conversion Buttons ... 10 Start Conversion ... 10 Zoom In... -
Page 3: What's In The Box
What’s in the box? 1. PPT100 software CD 2. User Manual 3. BNC to BNC 2m cable x 1 4. IEEE1394 4pin to 6pin 1.8m cable x 1 5. IEEE 1394 6pin to 6pin 1.8m cable x 1 6. DeckLink card (Optional) Introduction Thank you for using the PPT100 software. This software is the world first software that can direct transfer a PC’s screen to high quality DV or SDI signal. PPT100 is ideal for shooting speeches, seminars or presentations; it allows video directors to do onthespot switching between live scenes and PC screens. You will be amazed by what you can do with this advanced piece of technology. In order to bring out the maximum performance of this software, we recommend that you spend some time reading this manual carefully. Product Overview In many conferences and seminars, lecturers need to present videos and additional PC information to the audience. When they switch sources between PC and other media on the projector it causes the transient black picture and interrupts the flow of the meeting. The solution is a highend VGA to video converter, which converts VGA to high resolution video, enabling the PC output to be selected via a video switcher. Thanks to Blackmagic Design and Datavideo the solution is at hand. Blackmagic Design has introduced a low cost range of SDI solutions, which are called the “Decklink Series”, and Datavideo have developed the first software for delivering ultra high quality video directly out thru these Decklink SDI cards. The Datavideo PPT 100 takes full advantage of the Decklink card and Intel 915 chipset technology. Users can easily convert PC images (VGA) to DV or SDI, change image position and size, and select different colors for the pointer; and then, display on projector or large TV wall. With a vision mixer/switcher such as the SE800, you can also combine DVD player, DV camera, VCR, VHS and CD player for a perfect presentation. 2 ... -
Page 4: Features
Features Real time VGA to DV IEEE1394 or SDI NTSC and PAL Standards More than 8 frames/sec capture rate (Performance is only achieved with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 chip at resolution 1024 x 768 pixels) Direct transfer of VGA video to DV or SDI high quality video output for long distance transmission and lossless video quality. Full Screen Capture and Application Window Screen Capture enabled For live presentation via a digital video switcher. Showing Cursors on TV Margins adjustable Flicker free function. Zoom 2X, 4X Best performance with Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 chip System Requirement Minimum Requirement for DV solution: 1. CPU: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz 2. MBoard: Intel 915G (GM) chipset 3. Graphic card: Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 900 (1024*768, 32bits color) 4. System Memory: 256 MB Network card: 10/100 Base T Ethernet card Operating System: Windows XP (With Service Pack 2 and Direct X 9.0c) 7. IEEE 1394 Minimum Requirement for SDI or YUV solution: 1. CPU: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz 2. Graphic card: 16MB (1024*768, 32bits color) 3. System Memory: 512 MB 4. Network card: 10/100 Base T Ethernet card 5. Operating System: Windows XP (With Service Pack 2 and Direct X 9.0c) 6. Decklink card series (Decklink, Decklink Pro,…) 3 ... -
Page 5: Installation
Installation 1. Double click on PPT100 software. (In Windows XP) 2. Click on “Next” 4 ... - Page 6 3. Read thru the License Agreement, and then click on “Yes” 4. The program will list recommend system configuration. Please confirm if your system has fulfilled the requirement. Then, click on “Next”. 5. Please enter the serial number (found on the rear of the CD box). Then, click on “Next”. If you don’t have 6. Select Typical (recommend for general users). Then, click on “Next”. the serial number, the default setting is “DEMO”. Then, it will install this software as a demo version. It will show “DATAVIDEO PPT100” logo on screen. 5 ...
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Page 7: The Performance Of Screen Capture
7. PPT100 should be successfully installed into the computer. The program will ask you to restart the computer now or restart it later, make your choice, and then click on “Finish”. 8. Now you can use the PPT100 software. Note 1: There will be a semitransparent “DataVideoCG and PPT100” logo on the TV screen if you did not activate and register the software. This logo will always be on if a demo version is being used. The logo will not be present when you have activated the software. The Performance of Screen Capture The performance issue is critical because PPT100 consumes a lot of CPU resource while executing screen conversion. PPT100 will not run well with other heavy loading software at the same time. After testing different kinds of graphic cards, the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 chip is outstanding at providing the best performance for PPT100. However, 3D animation games, video encoding/decoding software and any software that needs to process complicated animations or moving pictures will certainly drag down the performance of PPT100. Capture Rate Users can inspect the capture rate on the dialog. Please see the average rate using Intel 915G chipset motherboard for your reference. Resolution Frame per Second 800x600 12 1024x768 6.5 1280x1024 5 Note: “Full Screen Capturing” is faster than “Partial Screen Capturing”. frames per sec. frames per sec. frames per sec. 6 ... -
Page 8: Ppt100 Interface
PPT100 Interface Resolution 1024x768 Screen color 32 bits To crop PC screen’s edges Capture rate Cursors on the video These are all the basic function descriptions. For more detailed information and application, please read through the rest of this PPT100 user manual. Click [Setup] in the PPT100 main dialog box, the following dialog box will be launched. The parameters in [PPT100 Setup] dialog box are as below: PC Screen Select [Default] to adopt the PC screen resolution. Select [1024x768] to temporarily change the resolution to be 1024x768; the resolution will be changed back when PPT100 is closed. Res tar t PPT10 0 to confirm the setting of changing NTSC / PAL Video margins for preventing bleeding effect Converting buttons 7 ... -
Page 9: Blackmagic Decklink Card Installation Ppt100 Software Installation
TV System Select either NTSC or PAL Standards Output Before selecting [DV], please make sure the PC contains an IEEE1394 interface, and a DV Output Device, such as a DAC or DV Deck has to be activated when executing the output function of PPT100. Before selecting [SDI(DeckLink)], a DeckLink card has to be installed in the PC. Zoom in /2X/4X PPT100 can zoom in either 2X or 4X. Click [F11] key on the keyboard to zoom in 2X; click [F12] to zoom in 4X. Click [F10] to set back the default size. In case these [F10], [F11] or [F12 ] have different usage on the application you want to convert, you can select other hot keys to perform the zoom in function, Auto Run Select [Auto Run], the next time you run PPT100, you don’t have to click the [Run] button, PPT100 will capture the PC screen and convert it to video SDI/ DV signal. Also the window of PPT100 will be automatically hidden as an icon on the desk tool bar. If you change the setting of the first 3 items like PC Screen / TV System / Output, when clicking the [OK] button, PPT100 will be closed. You have to restart the program to see the result of your setting. Full PC Screen Capture Click [Default PC Full Screen] to do full screen capture. You can see the values of “Top/Left/Right/Bottom” are all zeros which mean there won’t be any cropping of the PC screen. Resizing Screen Capture Area You can also set your fields. The values represent values of “Top/Left’ must be must be negative. You can use different ways 1. To use the spin buttons, 2. Place the cursor on any move the left button adjusted. Before you set the values for screen cropping, click the [Test] button to preview the result of your setting on TV. To capture an Application Window You can select to capture only a specific application window. desired values of “Top/Left/Right/Bottom” the pixels to be cropped. Be careful the positive. And the values of “Right/Bottom” to set the values of cropping. click the buttons to +1 or 1 of the value. ... -
Page 10: Select Zoom In Key
Click [Select Application Window] button to popup the following window: frame window and the menu bars will be excluded from the cropping area. Typical televisions and many monitors lose nearly 20% of the picture by "cropping" the image. This lost portion feature is commonly referred to as overscan. The overscaning feature may cause a problem when converting from PC screen to TV. For example, menu bars, critical for operating the computer, may be lost above the visible area of the screen. To solve this problem, The PC screen must be shrunk both horizontally and vertically. PPT100 allows you to set TV video margins. To set Margins is similar to setting PC Screen Cropping. Click the [Full TV Screen] button to set Full TV screen output. Click the spin buttons to +1 or 1 of the value. Or place the cursor on any fields of Top/Left/Right/Bottom, hold and move the left button horizontally, and then the value can be adjusted. (Note: Top/Left values must be positive, Right/Bottom values must be negative.) Before you set the margins for your PC screen, click the [Test] button to preview the result of your setting on PPT100 provides three hot keys to zoom the area around the cursor into 1X, 2X or 4X. By default the Function keys [F10] / [F11] / [F12] will be set as zoom 1X, 2X, and 4X. In case these [F10], [F11] or [F12 ] have a different usage on the application you want to convert, you can select other hot keys to perform the zoom in function, the result will be shown in the main dialog box: You can see the available applications listed on the above window. Click mouse left button to select a window. Click [OK] button to finish the setting. The above picture shows “Microsoft PowerPoint – [PPT100.ppt]” is highlighted and selected The [Full Application Window] button on the bottom left side is depressed. This means the whole “Microsoft PowerPoint – [PPT100.ppt]” is filling the cropping area. If you click [Client Area], the 9 ... -
Page 11: Flicker Free
Select [Flicker Free] to eliminate all flicker that is caused by television interlacing. However if the television equipment connected has a flickerfree function, for best results do not select [Flicker Free] as the resolution will be reduced. PPT100 can’t capture the real cursor from the PC, but it can detect the position of the cursor. So users can select one of 10 provided cursors. If [None] is chosen, no cursor will be displayed. Conversion buttons The following [Run] / [Test] / [Stop] buttons are to control the conversion. [Run] to start PC to SDI/DV conversion, the PPT100 window will shrink to an icon on the desk tool bar. [Test] to start PC to SDI/DV conversion, the PPT100 window remains the same size and position. Click this button to quickly preview the results of different settings. [Stop] Stop the conversion and a green mask will appear on the TV. Click the [Run] button for SDI/DV conversion. PPT100 window will shrink to an icon on the desk tool bar. If you select [Auto Run] in the [Setup] dialog box, whenever PPT100 is executed, it starts SDI/DV conversion at the same time. If you want to zoom in to one certain area of the PC screen, first place the cursor in the middle of this area, click the function key you set for zoom in 2X or 4X. PPT100 then will zoom in the area around your cursor. There is 0.3 ~ 1.0 second of conversion delay depending on SDI or DV output. The timing of audio must be adjusted to match the conversion delay to video. How to use this program 1. Click the PPT100 icon on the desktop to execute this program. 2. Set the screen area and other features in PPT100. 3. Press [Test] to output the PC screen to video with a normal PPT100 window. Press [Run] to output the PC screen to video and hide the PPT100 window. 4. After [Run], the selected PC screen will transfer to DV or SDI video signal, 5. You can operate many applications* such as Microsoft’s Power Point, etc. (For the application software, please refer to “The Performance of Screen Capture” on page 13.) 6. Press [Stop] to stop the output. ... -
Page 12: Accessories
Accessories For long distance transmission up to 200 meters, you could use Datavideo DV cables and DV Repeaters. With Datavideo DV converter DAC6, you could convert DV25 digital video signal to analog video signal (Component, Y/C, and Composite) for monitoring DV25 video in your existing monitor. Power Requirements DC12V/10W Video I/O Output x 1 — Analog Y/C, Composite, Component Input x 1 — 6 pin IEEE1394 interface, 25Mbps bit rate Bypass x 1 — 6 pin IEEE1394 interface, 25Mbps bit rate Audio I/O 1 x Stereo Out DV Audio — 48K/32KHz two channels locked DIP Switch Functions NTSC/PAL Support Video Setup 0 or 7.5 IRE Auto/Manual Signal Detection Locked & unlocked Audio Monitor mode On/Off (Mainly for NLE use) 11 ... -
Page 13: Sample Connection Diagrams
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Page 14: Product Registration
Product registration Go on line www.datavideo.info/product_reg.htm for product registration See the warranty card for warranty period Software Protection (A) While installing PPT100 software, the default setting for serial number is set as “DEMO”. If you press <Enter> directly at the time of installation, it will install this software as a demo version. Type in the correct serial number, it will complete the installation. Otherwise, it will exit the installation window. (B) In “DEMO” version, video will be showing Datavideo and PPT100 trademark all the time. (C) Use and install the correct serial number, it will ask you to activate the software via the internet after the installation is completed. If not, 7 days after the software is started, it will show Datavideo and PPT100 trademark on the video. (D) When "the software is started", it will read the information of the computer hardware with the serial number and send it to our web site. Our web site will reply with a "password" to your computer. This computer can use PPT100 software normally after this. The password contains the information of the serial number and the computer hardware ID. It cannot be moved to other computers. (E) The website will record the serial number with that computer hardware information. If this computer is infected by a virus, or has to be repaired due to malfunction, the user can reinstall and activate PPT100 software again since the hardware information is the same. (F) The web site does not accept the registered serial number to activate PPT100 software in other computers. If there is a logical reason, you can appeal your case in email. Datavideo will decide whether or not to give another “password” to you. However, you have to register your PPT100 software first. Datavideo will check the registered information and hardware information to see if they are correct, or if they have been registered by another user. (You can only apply for a new “password” twice.) (G) When the software starts, it will remind you to register on line or email the information to Datavideo. You can choose not to register, but you will not get any after sales service, or be able to apply for a new “password”. (H) You must provide name, telephone number, address, email account…etc in register information. 13 ... -
Page 15: Tech Support
Service & Support It is our goal to make your products ownership a satisfying experience. Our supporting staff is available to assist you in setting up and operating your system. Please refer to our web site www.datavideotek.com for answers to common questions, support requests or contact your local office below. Datavideo Technologies Co., LTD. 10F, No. 176, JianYi Rd, Chung Ho City, Taipei Hsien 235, Taiwan R.O.C. Tel: 886282272888 Email: info@datavideo.com.tw Datavideo Corporation USA 12300U East Washington Blvd. Whittier CA 90606 USA Tel: (562) 6962324 Email: contactus@datavideo.us Datavideo Technologies Europe BV Californiedreef 26 3565 BL Utrecht, The Netherlands Tel: +31 30 261 9656 Email: info@datavideo.nl Datavideo Technologies China Co. 2FD, No 2, Lane 777, West Guangzhong Rd Zhabei District, ShangHai, China Tel: 86 21 56036599 Email: service@datavideo.cn Datavideo UK Limited Unit 2 Waterside Business Park Hadfield, Glossop. Derbyshire SK13 1BE, UK Tel: +44 1457 851000 Email: sales@datavideo.co.uk Datavideo Technologies (S) PTE Ltd. 100 Lorong 23 Geylang, #0103 D’Centennial Bldg Singapore 388398 Tel: +6567496866 Email: info@datavideo.sg All the trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Datavideo Technologies Co., Ltd. All rights reserved 2005. P/N: 082060384E2 14 ...