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Epiphan DVI2USB 3.0
Release 3.30.2
February 21, 2017
UG108-04

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  • Page 1 User Guide Epiphan DVI2USB 3.0 Release 3.30.2 February 21, 2017 UG108-04...
  • Page 2 Terms and conditions This document, the Epiphan web site, and the information contained therein, including but not limited to the text, videos and images as well as Epiphan System Inc.’s trademarks, trade names and logos are the property of Epiphan Systems Inc. and its affiliates and licensors, and are protected from unauthorized copying and dissemination by Canadian copyright law, United States copyright law, trademark law, international conventions and other intellectual property laws.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    Specifications Go to the DVI2USB 3.0 product page on the Epiphan website to get the most recent product specifications and additional information about DVI2USB 3.0.

  • Page 4: Dvi2Usb 3.0 Release Notes

    Power management improvements mean that DVI2USB 3.0 now supports a wider range of USB host controllers. Online help DVI2USB 3.0 now has searchable online HTML help. Choose your video grabber from the Epiphan support page for a link to online help.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents DVI2USB 3.0 Release notes Resolved issues Table of contents Start here What is DVI2USB 3.0? What's in the box? System requirements Quick start Install the video grabber drivers: Connect the video grabber and the video source: Capture video What’s next?
  • Page 6 Help menu Toolbar Copy, save, or print a snapshot To print a snapshot To copy a snapshot Record a video Step 1: Set the codec Step 2: Record Crop the captured image Update device EDID Upload a new EDID Practical EDID example Configure display options Display options Additional features...

  • Page 7: Start Here

    DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Start here Start here Use the topics in this section of the user guide to get started quickly with your DVI2USB 3.0. Review What's in the box?, get a system overview in What is DVI2USB 3.0?, ensure your system meets the...

  • Page 8: What Is Dvi2Usb 3.0

    USB 2.0 connections, however it transfers video at a reduced frame rate when using USB 2.0. Using the included Epiphan Capture Tool, DVI2USB 3.0 captures full 1080p HD at 30 frames per seconds and supports resolutions up to 1920×1200. When working with third-party software, such as Windows Media Encoder with YUV 4:2:0 chroma sub-sampling, 1080p video is captured and recorded 60 frames per second.

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide What's in the box? What's in the box? The DVI2USB 3.0 package includes the following 1. DVI2USB 3.0 video grabber (read more, Physical attributes) 2. One DVI-I cable 3. One VGA to DVI cable 4. One HDMI to DVI adapter 5.
  • Page 10 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide What's in the box? Image Name Description High speed transfer cable that connects the USB 3.0 cable video grabber to your capture workstation or laptop computer.

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    16 GB (32-bit OS) or 20 GB (64-bit OS) Note that the latest versions of the Epiphan drivers for SDI2USB 3.0 (starting with release 3.30.2) use SHA-2 signing which is not supported on Windows XP or Windows Vista. If you want to use either of those platforms, we recommend using an older driver.

  • Page 12: Quick Start

    Quick start Quick start This section helps you get up and running quickly with your DVI2USB 3.0 on Windows (for Linux distributions, DVI2USB 3.0 on Linux). Using the steps below, you will connect your video grabber to the video capture...

  • Page 13: Connect The Video Grabber And The Video Source

    DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Connect the video grabber and the video source: Installation may fail for computers inheriting security permissions from a Windows domain, even when the installer is run as administrator. In that case, contact your local IT team for assistance with installation.

  • Page 14: Capture Video

    1. Start the Epiphan Capture Tool; your video source is immediately detected (if you see a No Signal message, disconnect and reconnect the cables to make sure they are all seated correctly).
  • Page 15 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Capture video 2. (Windows only) If you want to capture audio from the video grabber, click the Enable Audio button in the toolbar; it's style changes to show audio is enabled. (If your source doesn't have audio or if you want to use a different audio input method, seclect Capture »...

  • Page 16: What's Next

    DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide What’s next? Windows only: If you're having trouble capturing embedded audio, make sure you have the video grabber connected to a USB 3.0 port. Because of the extra volume of data that needs to be captured, embedded audio capture is only supported when connected via USB 3.0.

  • Page 17: Dvi2Usb 3.0 On Linux

    Epiphan Linux SDK to write your own application. For more information see the Epiphan product downloads page for your DVI2USB 3.0. You'll find the Software Development Tools section which contains C and C++ api and a java interface and example.

  • Page 18: Epiphan Capture Api

    Epiphan capture API The Epiphan capture API receives captured images from the USB device driver. To record or stream these images you can use a compatible Video4Linux application (such as VLC or gStreamer) or you can use the API to write your own capture application.

  • Page 19: Physical Attributes

    Physical attributes The DVI2USB 3.0 device measures 90mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.54” x 2.36” x 0.91”). It features a single DVI-I type connector, a USB 3.0 connector and an LED indicator. This small, portable product easily fits in the palm of your hand.

  • Page 20: Indicator Led Details

    USB 2.0. If you’re not sure if your controller is USB 3.0 or USB 2.0, plug DVI2USB 3.0 into the capture computer and look at the indicator LED (note that test this assumes there is no video source plugged into the video grabber): A flashing blue LED means USB 3.0...

  • Page 21: Troubleshoot

    If trying the above suggestions does not resolve the issue, close all applications and restart your video capture workstation. No signal detected: If the Epiphan Capture Tool finds the video grabber but does not see a connected video source, the message No signal detected is displayed in the capture application.

  • Page 22: No Buttons To Apply Configuration Changes

    No buttons to apply configuration changes: On Windows, if you don't see the buttons to apply your configuration changes in the Epiphan Capture Tool, the application was opened without administrative privileges. Close the application and then re-open with administrative privileges.

  • Page 23: Configure Your Device

    Configure your device Configure your device Epiphan lets you fine tune image adjustments and select a VGA mode (for analog sources) and control how your video grabber works with DirectShow-compatible applications. The menu options that appear in the Configure dialog vary depending on the kind of source you have connected to the video grabber.

  • Page 24: Directshow Video Adjustments

    The adjustments made here are stored in the device driver and are used until you change them again. Once applied, you do not need to keep the Epiphan Capture Tool open to use the values you set. Be aware that third party DirectShow compatible applications can also have settings that may make it appear your settings are not being honored.
  • Page 25 Normally, when choosing to use a fixed resolution with DirectShow, you'll resolution want the Epiphan drivers to scale the image for you. Use the slider to determine the type of scaling you'd like. Scaling performance is a tradeoff between quality and CPU cycles on the capture computer. Lower quality (left side of the slider) is faster and takes fewer CPU cycles, where higher quality (right side of the slider) is slower and takes more CPU time.

  • Page 26: Visual Video Adjustments

    If you have a VGA signal connected, options for configuring VGA-specific tuning parameters are also available. You can access this screen by selecting Capture » Configure Device » Adjustments or using the Epiphan applet in the Control Panel by selecting the video grabber you'd like to configure and clicking Configure Device or Default Configuration.
  • Page 27 VGA sources only signal. You can select this option if your video source uses a wide video mode to make sure that the Epiphan USB device driver selects a wide video mode. Generally your DVI2USB 3.0 auto-detects input type, but in case of an issue...

  • Page 28: Set Vga Modes

    The VGA Modes page lets you configure the VGA modes used for analog video capture. You can access this screen by selecting Capture » Configure Device » VGA Modes or using the Epiphan applet in the Control Panel by selecting the video grabber you'd like to configure and clicking Configure Device or Default Configuration.
  • Page 29 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Set VGA modes 5. Specify your custom frame size in the Horizontal pixels and Vertical lines fields. 6. Specify the Refresh rate for your source and indicate whether it is interlaced or needs reduced blanking. 7. If your source uses non-customary timing, uncheck Standard VESA timings; a set of technical timing details appears.

  • Page 30: Advanced Adjustments

    The Advanced page lets you configure the device's auto-adjustment and detection mechanisms. You can access this screen by selecting Capture » Configure Device » Advanced or using the Epiphan applet in the Control Panel by selecting the video grabber you'd like to configure and clicking Configure Device or Default Configuration.
  • Page 31 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Advanced adjustments Item Description determine the order to place interlaced lines. Use this checkbox to resolve the issue.

  • Page 32: Epiphan Capture Tool

    Epiphan's portable USB- based KVM, KVM2USB. As a result, some of the functionality in the software isn't applicable to your DVI2USB 3.0 video grabber. This guide outlines which functions are relevant and explains how to use each one.

  • Page 33: Epiphan Capture Tool

    Epiphan Capture Tool Epiphan Capture Tool To start the application, from the Windows Start menu select Start » Epiphan Capture Tool, or double-click on the installed desktop icon. The application starts up and looks for the DVI2USB 3.0 video grabber connected to your PC.
  • Page 34 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Epiphan Capture Tool Read more about the menus in these topics: File menu, Edit menu (Windows), View menu, Capture menu, Tools menuHelp menu. You can also read more about the Toolbar Status bar.

  • Page 35: Menus

    DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Menus Menus These topics cover the menus found in the Epiphan Capture Tool. File menu The following is a breakdown of the File menu in the Epiphan Capture Tool. The File menu has these options: Menu item Shortcut Description...

  • Page 36: Edit Menu (Windows)

    DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Edit menu (Windows) Edit menu (Windows) The following is a breakdown of the Edit menu in the Epiphan Capture Tool. The Edit menu has these options: Menu item Shortcut Description Copy a snapshot of the current image to the clipboard. See...

  • Page 37: Capture Menu

    The following is a breakdown of the Capture menu in the Epiphan Capture Tool. The Capture menu lets you start, stop and pause capturing/recording. It also lets you select the DVI2USB 3.0 device that this instance of the application works with, when you have more than one Epiphan video grabber attached to your video capture workstation.
  • Page 38 Use when you have more than one Epiphan Pro Series Video Grabber connected to your video capture workstation. Select Ctrl+N Device... Choose the device you want to use in this instance of the Epiphan Capture Tool and click OK. Connect Network Device...

  • Page 39: Tools Menu

    Tools menu The following is a breakdown of the Tools menu in the Epiphan Capture Tool. The Tools menu lets you upload custom EDIDs, test web broadcasting of your capture and set application options. The Tools menu has these options:...

  • Page 40: Application Options

    Application options The Epiphan Capture Tool has a number of available configuration options, accessible from the Tools » Options menu. The following categories of options are available: Recording, On-Screen Text, KVM, Sharing, Display, Capture, Audio and Startup.

  • Page 41: Help Menu

    Use the Help » Check for Updates menu to check for updates to the Epiphan Capture Tool and drivers. Note that sometimes there can be an updated version of the software, but it doesn't add any new features or have any updates for the model of video grabber you are using.

  • Page 42: Toolbar

    DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Toolbar Toolbar The Epiphan Capture Tool toolbar provides a set of quick-access buttons for actions that are used frequently such as starting, stopping and pausing capture and saving snapshots. Toolbar: You can change the size of icons on the toolbar using the menu command View » Toolbar » (size) Icons.

  • Page 43: Copy, Save, Or Print A Snapshot

    Copy, save, or print a snapshot Copy, save, or print a snapshot You can also use the Epiphan Capture Tool to copy, save, or print a snapshot from the stream. To save a snapshot Save a .bmp, .jpg, or .png of the stream you are capturing using any of the following methods. You can optionally Pause video capture prior to saving the image.

  • Page 44: To Copy A Snapshot

    DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide To copy a snapshot 4. Click OK. To copy a snapshot You can easily copy a snapshot of your stream to the clipboard using any of the following methods. You can optionally Pause video capture prior to copying the image.

  • Page 45: Record A Video

    Take this opportunity to select your encoding codec. Codecs are the software that take the uncompressed video frames from the DVI2USB 3.0 and combine/compress these into a digital video file that you can view with a player, share with a colleague or upload to a video sharing site, like YouTube.

  • Page 46: Step 2: Record

    Click OK to save your Recording settings. Step 2: Record With the Epiphan Capture Tool properly configured, all there is to do is record your video! As images/frames are captured by the video grabber they are recorded to the video file. The status bar displays the name and location of the video file, the elapsed recording time and the number of frames (or images) recorded.
  • Page 47 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Step 2: Record 1. The Epiphan Capture Tool should already be capturing and previewing your video source (if you see a No Signal message, disconnect and reconnect the cables to make sure they are all seated correctly).
  • Page 48 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Step 2: Record 6. Use your operating system's file browser (Windows Explorer or Finder) to find your saved capture file. If the status bar is visible, the filename and path of the last saved file is found in the status bar at the bottom of the Epiphan Capture Tool.

  • Page 49: Crop The Captured Image

    (e.g. confidential or personal information) or to crop out black bars or unwanted areas of a scene. For these purposes, the Epiphan Capture Tool lets you crop the captured source prior to recording.
  • Page 50 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Crop the captured image 3. In the Width and Height fields, specify in pixels the size of the cropped area that you want to capture. 4. Using the Left and Top fields, specify in pixels the top left corner where to start capturing. As you change these values, you can see the visible portion of the image change in the cropped area.

  • Page 51: Update Device Edid

    EDID that describes all the video modes it can support. When you connect a video source (such as a laptop or video camera), this source interprets your DVI2USB 3.0 as a monitor and uses its EDID to negotiate which video signal to send.

  • Page 52: Practical Edid Example

    5. Connect your video grabber to the capture computer. 6. Disconnect your video source from the video grabber. 7. Launch the Epiphan Capture Tool. 8. Select the Tools » Upload EDID to device... menu option; a file selection dialog opens.
  • Page 53 Let's say you have a flat panel monitor connected as your video output device that has a fixed screen resolution of 640×480. Then you replace that flat panel monitor with a DVI2USB 3.0 and the source system changes its video output resolution to 720×400.

  • Page 54: Configure Display Options

    Configure display options The Epiphan Capture Tools gives you the ability to configure some aspects of how your captured frames are displayed. For example, you can choose whether or not the image is scaled if the window is made larger or smaller, or whether or not it is rotated on the screen.
  • Page 55 This setting is for display only and the recorded image or video frame size is not affected. If needed, the Epiphan Capture tool lets you rotate your captured source. For example, if your camera or source needs to be flipped 90 degrees to the left or right, or 180 degrees for proper viewing.

  • Page 56: Additional Features

    This section describes additional features that help you get the most of out of capture experience. Status bar The Epiphan Capture Tool has a status bar that displays information about your DVI2USB 3.0 or the currently selected video grabber. See below for a review of different things added to the status bar depending on configuration settings and your current actions with the utility.

  • Page 57: Pause Video Capture

    You can use the pause button on the toolbar, access pause from the capture menu or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl-U to pause capture. When you pause capture, the following things happen: The last captured frame remains open in the Epiphan Capture Tool (no new frames are grabbed). This image can be saved, copied or printed. See Copy, save, or print a snapshot.

  • Page 58: Record As A Series Of Images

    Record as a series of images There are two ways you can record using the Epiphan capture tool and your DVI2USB 3.0: capturing individual images or capturing video. To learn how to capture video, see Record a video.
  • Page 59 8. In the Save options section: a. Specify a folder for saving the files. If you don't specify a folder, your images will be saved in the same folder as the Epiphan Capture Tool. b. If desired, specify a custom Prefix for each file.
  • Page 60 To record your images: 1. The Epiphan Capture Tool should already be capturing and previewing your video source. If you see a No Signal message, disconnect and reconnect the cables to make sure they are all seated correctly.

  • Page 61: Configure Audio

    4. Use your operating system's file browser (Windows Explorer or Finder) to find your saved image file(s). Configure audio Your DVI2USB 3.0 can capture audio directly from non-encrypted HDMI sources. The Epiphan Capture Tool can also capture audio from other audio devices plugged into your capture workstation (e.g. embedded laptop...
  • Page 62 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Configure audio By default, the Epiphan Capture Tool doesn't capture audio, but configuring it is simple! Step 1: Select your audio source Start by picking the audio source you want to capture. You can do this from either the Tools » Options menu, or directly from the Capture menu.
  • Page 63 Stereo/mono and bit-depth. (If this value is different than the incoming audio bitrate, DVI2USB 3.0 resamples the audio to your specified bitrate.) d. If desired, check the Play captured audio checkbox to have the audio played over the capture workstation's audio output device (e.g.

  • Page 64: Configure Optional Recording Settings

    You can avoid needing to enter a file name each time you want to record by using a combination of record and pause along with setting the Epiphan Capture Tool to either overwrite the previous file or create a file name suffix that is added to the base file name you specify the first time you start recording.
  • Page 65 Configure recording period If desired, you can configure the Epiphan Capture Tool to stop recording after a specified time period has elapsed or a specified number of frames have been saved. For example, if you know you always need a 1 minute video when capturing from an ultrasound.

  • Page 66: Add A Watermark

    DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Add a watermark Add a watermark Using the Epiphan Capture Tool, you can add a watermark in the form of a time-stamp or other static on-screen text to your captured video or images. Add a timestamp You can add a timestamp to your captured video by choosing from one of the pre-created formats and selecting the font, size, location and color.
  • Page 67 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Add a watermark 3. Choose a timestamp format from the Format drop down box. 4. If desired, change the color and outline color from the default white and gray values. 5. Click on a location in the Position grid to specify the location of the timestamp.

  • Page 68: Command Line Options

    Command line options You can use command line options to control how the Epiphan Capture Tool starts up. Add as many command line options as needed, in any order. Each command line option starts with two dashes and is separated from other options with a space.

  • Page 69: Sharing / Streaming Demo Tool

    Epiphan web broadcasting portal. The web broadcasting feature does not include sound, even when audio and video is captured for HDMI sources. Each web broadcast session is labeled with the serial number of the DVI2USB 3.0 that is capturing the images. The card’s serial number appears on the video capture application title bar.
  • Page 70 Ensure your video capture workstation is able to connect to the Internet. Start the broadcast 1. From the Epiphan Capture Tool, select Tools » Web Broadcasting Demo or the Sharing button from the toolbar; the Start web broadcasting dialog appears.
  • Page 71 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Sharing / streaming demo tool 2. Click Open Presentation; the presentation window opens. (At this point some java configuration may be required to permit this java application to run.) 3. After approximately 10-20 seconds, the broadcast begins.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting Tips

    DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Sharing / streaming demo tool Tweaking the broadcast Normally you should not need to change the default web broadcasting compression settings. The default settings reduce the amount of Internet bandwidth used for web broadcasting by applying a combination of lossless and lossy compression to the images being broadcasted.
  • Page 73 DVI2USB 3.0 User Guide Sharing / streaming demo tool Note: You cannot change web broadcasting compression during a web broadcast. You must stop the broadcast, adjust the settings and then start the broadcast again. Changes made to default web broadcast compression settings are only visible to viewers of the web broadcast.

  • Page 74: Upgrade Your Drivers And Software

    When you register your DVI2USB 3.0, you can choose to be notified of updates. You can also go check the product support web page to look for updates, and occasionally, Beta versions of our drivers and software.

  • Page 75: Limitations And Known Issues

    Workaround: Physically disconnect the video grabber from the computer's USB port and reconnect it. If this workaround poses a problem for your specific use case, consider purchasing a new DVI2USB 3.0; a hardware update resolved this problem permanently for devices with serial number 358800 and higher.

  • Page 76: Software License

    "Software" means the Licensor binary and/or bytecode software and/or firmware programs that are (i) specified in Your Order or that are included with or in the Epiphan Hardware Products specified in Your Order, (ii) are made available to You for download after acceptance of this Agreement, (iii) are packaged with this Agreement, (iv) pre- installed on Epiphan Hardware Products, (v) embed this Agreement in their installer(s) and which are installed after acceptance of this Agreement, or (vi) embed this Agreement in their product documentation.
  • Page 77 Software functions is controlled by a Licensing Key and that You will not be able to use such functions unless You have paid the applicable fees charged by Epiphan for the right to use such functions and to receive a Licensing Key to enable such functions.
  • Page 78 Software or merge all or any part of the Software with another program. Notwithstanding the foregoing, You may call public APIs made available by Epiphan in the Software from applications developed by or on Your behalf provided that such applications do not embed any of the Software other than the minimum linkage materials required to call separately running instances of the Software.
  • Page 79 DATA, REPLACEMENT OR RECOVERY COSTS, OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO ANY INFORMATION AND/OR DATA THAT MAY BE PROCESSED BY OR MADE AVAILABLE USING ANY EPIPHAN HARDWARE PRODUCT AND/OR SOFTWARE OR ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO ANY THIRD-PARTY SERVICE THAT MAY BE ACCESSIBLE USING ANY EPIPHAN HARDWARE PRODUCT AND/OR SOFTWARE.
  • Page 80 Epiphan Hardware Product and/or Software or arising from or relating to any Third-Party Service that may be accessible using any Epiphan Hardware Product and/or Software (collectively, each matter falling within any of the foregoing, a “Claim”), including, without limitation, indemnifying, defending and holding the...
  • Page 81 Products, Documentation and/or related information, You are representing and warranting that You are not located in, are not under the control of, and are not a national or resident of any country to which the export of the Epiphan Hardware Products, Software, Documentation and/or related information would be prohibited by the laws and/or regulations of Canada or the United States.
  • Page 82 You hereby waive any right You may have to request a jury trial with respect to any action brought by You in connection with this Agreement, the Epiphan Hardware Products or Software or any services provided in respect to the Epiphan Hardware Products or Software. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods to this Agreement is expressly excluded.
  • Page 83 Epiphan is not responsible for the content of any linked web site. Any outside web site accessed from the Epiphan web site is independent from Epiphan, and Epiphan has no control over the content of that web site. In addition, a link to any non-Epiphan web site does not imply that Epiphan endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content or use of such a web site.
  • Page 84 If any part of these terms is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that part will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions. Epiphan may, at its sole discretion and without notice, revise these terms at any time by updating this posting.

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