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- Page 1 The VisionSDI2 SDI Video Capture Card User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Instructions Introduction Models Specification Unpacking Installing the Capture Card Connections Supported Formats Cable Length Software Installation Application Overview Using the card with other Datapath products Datapath Limited Index... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Datapath for repair using Datapath RMA procedures. Disposal At the end of life all Datapath products should be disposed of as per local laws and regulations dictate. In UK contact Datapath to arrange disposal. Our WEE registration number is WEEE/AA0005ZR. -
Page 4: Introduction
Chapter 2 Introduction The Datapath VisionSDI2 is a dual channel PCI express HD-SDI video capture card. The card supports SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI. The VisionSDI2, a stand alone PCIe x4 plug in card, delivers extreme performance with 650MB/s transfer bus bandwidth making it ideal for a wide range of applications including: •... -
Page 5: Models
On board processor for real time mode and sync detection • Audio output for each channel to an onboard SPDIF header (use with the Datapath AOM) • High performance DMA to system memory or direct to graphics memory with scatter gather. -
Page 6: Specification
Frame Buffer Memory 64MB per channel (total 128MB) Audio Format Audio output for each channel in Digital SPDIF format. Channelled out to RCA connectors using a Datapath Audio VIM. Video Format Options SD-SDI, HD-SDI and 3G-SDI Operating System Support Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, Windows® Server 2003, Windows®... -
Page 7: Unpacking
Remove the PC cover • Locate a vacant PCIe (x4 or above) slot for the VisionSDI2 on the motherboard and remove the backing plate (retain all screws) If in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to correctly identify a PCIe (PCI-express) slot. -
Page 8: Connections
SD-SDI (480i/576i) • HD-SDI (up to 1080i) • 3G-SDI (upto 1080p) Cable Length The VisionSDI2 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). -
Page 9: Installing Multiple Cards
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 VisionSDI2 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... -
Page 10: Software Installation
The program will run, however no notifications are displayed. Firmware Upgrades The VisionSDI2 cards allow firmware upgrade to be completed on site rather than returning the card to Datapath. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, LK1 MUST BE FITTED on the VisionSDI2. -
Page 11: Application Overview
Also available on the Datapath CD: • The Release Notes - The release notes contain the latest information on the VisionSDI2 • 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... -
Page 12: Using The Card With Other Datapath Products
Using the card with other Datapath products The VisionSDI2 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 Datapath graphics card is used, VisionSDI2 transfers the data directly to the graphics card thereby increasing performance. -
Page 13: Datapath Limited
Chapter 4 Datapath Limited Datapath has a long and very successful history in the computer graphics industry. Datapath has been designing and supplying high performance, high quality graphics display systems to the world’s larg- est and most demanding companies and institutions since 1982. Datapath was one of the founding companies of multi-screen Windows acceleration using single and multi board solutions. -
Page 14: Copyright Statement
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this User Manual is correct, Datapath Limited make no representations or warranties with respect to the contents thereof, and do not accept liability for any errors or omissions. Datapath reserves the right to change specification without prior notice and cannot assume responsibility for the use made of the information supplied. -
Page 15: Index
Index cable 1 Connections - VisionRGB-E2 6 Copyright Statement 11 Datapath Limited 11 Firmware Upgrades - VisionRGB-E2 8 Installing the VisionRGB-E2 5 Maintenance 1 Power supply 1 Specification - VisionRGB-E2 4 Technical Support 11 UK Headquarters 12 Unpacking - VisionRGB-E2 5...