IEI Technology HDC-701EL User Manual

IEI Technology HDC-701EL User Manual

Pci express video/audio capture card with hdmi/dvi/dp/ypbpr/sdi input and one hdmi output
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HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card
MODEL:
HDC-701EL
PCI Express Video/Audio Capture Card with
One DP/DVI Input Channel and One HDMI Output Channel,
1920x1080@30p, H.264 Hardware Encoder
User Manual
Page i
Rev. 1.01 – June 28, 2016

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  • Page 1 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card MODEL: HDC-701EL PCI Express Video/Audio Capture Card with One DP/DVI Input Channel and One HDMI Output Channel, 1920x1080@30p, H.264 Hardware Encoder User Manual Page i Rev. 1.01 – June 28, 2016...
  • Page 2 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Revision Date Version Changes June 28, 2016 1.01 Modified Section 3.1.1: System Requirements May 4, 2016 1.00 Initial release Page ii...
  • Page 3 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Copyright COPYRIGHT NOTICE The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 4 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Manual Conventions WARNING Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. CAUTION Cautionary messages should be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or damaging the product.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION......................1 1.1 O ........................2 VERVIEW 1.2 F ........................3 EATURES 1.3 A ......................3 PPLICATIONS 1.4 HDC-701EL O .................... 4 VERVIEW 1.5 S ......................5 PECIFICATIONS 1.6 D ....................... 7 IMENSIONS 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION...................
  • Page 6 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card 4 FAQ ..........................36 A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ................38 B HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE ............40 Page vi...
  • Page 7 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card List of Figures Figure 1-1: HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card..............2 Figure 1-2: HDC-701EL Overview....................4 Figure 1-3: HDC-701EL Dimensions (mm) ...................7 Figure 2-1: HDC-701EL Installation.....................12 Figure 2-2: Devices Installation....................13 Figure 2-3: ID LED Screen and ID Setting Switch ..............14 Figure 3-1: IEI HD Capture AP Setup Wizard Welcome Window ..........18...
  • Page 8 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card List of Tables Table 1-1: Specifications .......................7 Table 2-1: Package List Contents ....................10 Table 2-2: ID Setting Switch Configuration................15 Table 3-1: Input Source Menu .....................30 Table 3-2: Color Control 1 Menu ....................31 Table 3-3: Color Control 2 Menu ....................32 Table 3-4: Display Setting Menu ....................33...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Chapter Introduction Page 1...
  • Page 10: Overview

    1.1 Overview Figure 1-1: HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card The HDC-701EL video/audio capture card supports 1080p Full HD video via DP/DVI connection. The HDC-701EL video/audio capture card is equipped with the high-performing codec component with one DP/DVI input channel and one HDMI output channel.
  • Page 11: Features

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card 1.2 Features Some of the HDC-701EL video/audio capture card features are listed below. Encoding up to 1920x1080@30p DP/DVI input channel with 1920x1080@60p Pass through for transmitting uncompressed video up to 1080p resolution Capture or record HD video in H.264 format Reduce the amount of hard disk space needed by real-time H.264 recording...
  • Page 12: Hdc-701El Overview

    R&D diagnostic purposes and should not be used by the end user. The HDC-701EL comes with one DVI input connector, one DP input connector, one HDMI output connector, one ID LED screen and one ID setting switch. A PCIe edge connector on the bottom of the capture card enables the HDC-701EL to interface with a motherboard.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card 1.5 Specifications The HDC-701EL specifications are listed in the table below: HDC-701EL PCI Express x1 PC Interface INPUT Video Input Channel Video Input Type DP/DVI Audio Input Channel DP (stereo) Audio Input Type NO DELAY HDMI PASSTHROUGH...
  • Page 14 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card 1920x1080 24p/25p/30p 1280x1024 30p 1280x800 1280x768 1280x720 50p/60p Recording Resolution 1024x768 800x600 720x576 720x480 640x480 AUDIO PROCESSING 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Sampling Frequencies MPEG-4 AAC Audio Compression 128 kbps Recording Bitrate FUNCTIONALITY 8 channels Multiple Card Support...
  • Page 15: Dimensions

    155 mm x 111 mm Dimensions (WxH) Operating Temperature 0ºC ~ 60ºC (32ºF ~ 140ºF), non-condensing 15 W Power Consumption Table 1-1: Specifications 1.6 Dimensions The dimensions for the HDC-701EL are listed below. Figure 1-3: HDC-701EL Dimensions (mm) Page 7...
  • Page 16: Hardware Installation

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Chapter Hardware Installation Page 8...
  • Page 17: Unpacking

    2.1.1 Anti-static Precautions WARNING: Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the HDC-701EL may result in permanent damage to the capture card and severe injury to the user. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components, including the video/audio capture card.
  • Page 18: Unpacking Checklist

    If some of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, please do not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor you purchased the HDC-701EL from or contact an IEI sales representative directly. To contact an IEI sales representative, please send an email to sales@ieiworld.com.
  • Page 19: Installation Considerations

    This helps to prevent potential ESD damage. Turn all power to the HDC-701EL off: When working with the HDC-701EL, make sure that it is disconnected from all power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
  • Page 20: Video/Audio Capture Card Installation

    Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its components. 2.3 Video/Audio Capture Card Installation The HDC-701EL video/audio capture card has a PCIe x1 interface. To install the HDC-701EL, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Align the PCIe edge connector on the bottom of the video/audio capture card with the PCIe x1 slot on the system motherboard.
  • Page 21: Devices Installation

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card 2.4 Devices Installation The HDC-701EL equips with one DVI input connector and one DP input connector that allow video input sources with DVI or DP (DisplayPort) interfaces to be connected to the HDC-701EL. For the video output, the HDC-701EL allows HDMI display device to be connected to the HDMI output connector.
  • Page 22: Card Id Setting

    However, to ensure the system is able to detect the different cards, each card must be assigned a unique ID. The unique ID is assigned using the ID setting switch on each HDC-701EL capture card. The ID number of the capture card is shown on the ID LED screen.
  • Page 23: Table 2-2: Id Setting Switch Configuration

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card ID Setting Switch (ON=0, OFF=1) 4-3-2-1 Card ID 0000 0001 0010 0011 0100 0101 0110 0111 1000 1001 1010 1011 1100 1101 1110 1111 Table 2-2: ID Setting Switch Configuration NOTE: 1. If the card ID shown on the application is different from the number shown on the ID LED screen, please restart the system.
  • Page 24: Iei Hd Capture Ap (Windows)

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Chapter IEI HD Capture AP (Windows) Page 16...
  • Page 25: Software Installation (Windows)

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card 3.1 Software Installation (Windows) The HDC-701EL comes with a video capture application – IEI HD Capture AP. This section describes how to install the application in Windows environment. 3.1.1 System Requirements The supported OS versions are listed below: Microsoft Windows 7, 32-bit &...
  • Page 26: Figure 3-1: Iei Hd Capture Ap Setup Wizard Welcome Window

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Step 4: The IEI HD Capture AP Setup Wizard appears. Click Next to continue. Figure 3-1: IEI HD Capture AP Setup Wizard Welcome Window Step 5: The license agreement in Figure 3-2 appears. Read the license agreement, and then click I Agree to continue.
  • Page 27: Figure 3-3: Select Installation Folder

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Step 6: Select a folder for IEI HD Capture AP installation (Figure 3-3). Click Install to start the installation. Figure 3-3: Select Installation Folder Step 7: The system starts installing the IEI HD Capture AP (Figure 3-4).
  • Page 28: Figure 3-5: Usb 3.0 Host Controller - Installshield Wizard Welcome Window

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Step 8: The USB 3.0 host controller driver installation window appears (Figure 3-5). Click Next to continue. Figure 3-5: USB 3.0 Host Controller - InstallShield Wizard Welcome Window Step 9: The Ready to Install the Program window appears (Figure 3-6). Click Install to start the installation of the USB 3.0 host controller driver.
  • Page 29: Figure 3-7: Usb 3.0 Host Controller - Installation Complete

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Step 10: When the USB 3.0 host controller driver installation is complete, click Finish to continue (Figure 3-7). Figure 3-7: USB 3.0 Host Controller - Installation Complete Step 11: The Device Driver Installation Wizard window appears (Figure 3-8). Click Next to continue the device driver installation.
  • Page 30: Figure 3-9: Device Driver Installation Complete

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Step 12: When the device driver installation is complete, click Finish to close the installation wizard (Figure 3-9). Figure 3-9: Device Driver Installation Complete Step 13: When the IEI HD Capture AP and related drivers are successfully installed, the following window appears.
  • Page 31: Uninstall Iei Hd Capture Ap

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Step 14: Check the Device Manager in the Windows control panel to ensure the HDC-701EL device driver has been properly installed. Step 0: Figure 3-11: Device Manager 3.1.3 Uninstall IEI HD Capture AP To uninstall the IEI HD Capture AP and related drivers, follow the steps below.
  • Page 32: Using Iei Hd Capture Application

    Ensure to complete the hardware installation and software installation described in the previous sections. Step 2: If the IEI HD Capture AP is installed to the computer, an HDC-701EL icon (Figure 3-14) should appear on the Windows desktop. Double click the icon to launch the application.
  • Page 33: Figure 3-14: Iei Hd Capture Ap User Interface

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Figure 3-14: IEI HD Capture AP User Interface Step 4: To set the input source, click the Scaler button on the IEI HD Capture AP user interface (Figure 3-14). The Scaler Utility window appears as shown in Figure 3-15. Click Set Main Input Source to display a dropdown list to select the input source.
  • Page 34: Figure 3-16: Encoding Settings

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Step 5: To configure the encoding settings, click the Set button on the IEI HD Capture AP user interface (Figure 3-14). The Encode Setting window appears as shown in Figure 3-16. Make necessary configuration setting by following the guideline below: Audio Enable: Check this item to enable the audio encoding.
  • Page 35 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Step 6: After finishing the setting configuration, click OK to save the settings and exit the Encode Setting window. Step 7: To start capturing the video, click the Start button on the IEI HD Capture AP user interface.
  • Page 36: Configuring The Video Capturing Properties

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card 3.2.2 Configuring the Video Capturing Properties Click the Scaler button on the IEI HD Capture AP user interface (Figure 3-14) to bring up the Scaler Utility window (Figure 3-17) where the users can configure the video capturing properties, such as the color temperature, brightness, hue, saturation, etc.
  • Page 37: Input Source

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card 3.2.2.1 Input Source Click Input source to display the Input Source menu (Figure 3-18). In this menu, the users can select the input source and set the brightness, contrast, saturation, hue, sharpness, image mode and color temperature.
  • Page 38: Color Control 1

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Click to select the color temperature from 6500K, 7500K, Color Temp 9300K or User. Table 3-1: Input Source Menu 3.2.2.2 Color Control 1 Click Color control 1 to display the Color Control 1 menu (Figure 3-19). In this menu, the users can adjust the gain/offset/saturation parameters for specific colors.
  • Page 39: Color Control 2

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Options Description Adjusts the gain parameter for the corresponding color. Red/Green/Blue Gain Red/Green/Blue Offset Adjusts the offset parameter for the corresponding color. Red/Green/Blue/ Yellow/Magenta/Cyan Adjusts the saturation for the corresponding color. Saturation Table 3-2: Color Control 1 Menu 3.2.2.3 Color Control 2...
  • Page 40: Display Setting

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Options Description Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/ Magenta/Cyan/Black/ Adjusts the hue for the corresponding color. White Hue Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/ Magenta/Cyan/Black/ Adjusts the brightness for the corresponding color. White Brightness Table 3-3: Color Control 2 Menu 3.2.2.4 Display Setting Click Display setting to display the Display Setting menu (Figure 3-21). In this menu, the users can set up the display settings for capturing video.
  • Page 41: Table 3-4: Display Setting Menu

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Options Description Turns the automatic aspect ratio function on or off. Auto Aspect Ratio Sets the aspect ratio to Full Screen, Keep Aspect Ratio or Aspect Ratio Dot-by-Dot. Sets the dynamic noise reduction to OFF, Adaptive, Low, Dynamic NR Medium or High.
  • Page 42: Misc

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card 3.2.2.5 Misc Click Misc to display the Misc menu (Figure 3-22). In this menu, the users can view the capture card information (such as the firmware version) and reset the capture card to its default settings.
  • Page 43: Table 3-5: Misc Menu

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Displays the audio sampling rate. The user may click Auto Set to apply the sampling rate parameter to the encoding Audio Sample Rate setting. Card ID Displays the card ID. Model Name Displays the model name.
  • Page 44 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Chapter Page 36...
  • Page 45 Where are the AP & SDK & sample code? AP & SDK & sample code are in the folder which you specify when installing AP. The default path is C:\Program Files\HDC-701EL. The capture cards have the same COM port number when installing multiple capture cards in my computer.
  • Page 46: Regulatory Compliance

    HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Appendix Regulatory Compliance Page 38...
  • Page 47 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This equipment has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking. If the user modifies and/or installs other devices in the equipment, the CE conformity declaration may no longer apply.
  • Page 48 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card Appendix Hazardous Materials Disclosure Page 40...
  • Page 49 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card The details provided in this appendix are to ensure that the product is compliant with the Peoples Republic of China (China) RoHS standards. The table below acknowledges the presences of small quantities of certain materials in the product, and is applicable to China RoHS only.
  • Page 50 HDC-701EL Video/Audio Capture Card 此附件旨在确保本产品符合中国 RoHS 标准。以下表格标示此产品中某有毒物质的含量符 合中国 RoHS 标准规定的限量要求。 本产品上会附有”环境友好使用期限”的标签,此期限是估算这些物质”不会有泄漏或突变”的 年限。本产品可能包含有较短的环境友好使用期限的可替换元件,像是电池或灯管,这些 元件将会单独标示出来。 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 汞 镉 六价铬 多溴联苯 多溴二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (CR(VI)) (PBB) (PBDE) 壳体 显示 印刷电路板 金属螺帽 电缆组装 风扇组装 电力供应组装 电池 O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有物质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T 11363-2006 ( 现由 GB/T 26572-2011 取代 ) 标准规定的限量要求以下。...

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