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- Page 1 4 channel H.264 codec mini PCI Module Document version: A.02 HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL...
- Page 2 Definitions AMP and Advanced Micro Peripherals are the trading names for Advanced Micro Peripherals Inc. and Advanced Micro Peripherals Ltd. Disclaimer This document contains information on a new product. Specifications and information herein are subject to change without notice. AMP reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve functioning and design. Although the information in this document has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be reliable, AMP does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Hardware Reference Manual Contents Introduction ..................... 4 Features ................................5 microH264-D4 ‘at a glance’ ..........................6 Technical specification ............................. 7 Functional summary............................8 Ordering information ............................11 Anti-static handling............................11 RoHS compliance ............................11 Related documentation ........................... 11 Installation ..................... 12 System requirements ............................. -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The microH264-D4 is a 4-channel H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10 AVC) codec on a single mini PCI module. The microH264-D4 provides a low power and high performance solution for capturing and compressing up to 4 concurrent video inputs to H.264 standard. -
Page 5: Features
1: Introduction microH264-D4 Hardware Reference Manual Features ▪ Four asynchronous live inputs selectable from 4 video inputs. ▪ Live input from NTSC/PAL. ▪ 4 x 4CIF size H.264 MPEG-4 Part 10 AVC) encode at full frame rate. ▪ 4 x 4CIF size Motion-JPEG encode at full frame rate. -
Page 6: Microh264-D4 'At A Glance
1: Introduction microH264-D4 Hardware Reference Manual microH264-D4 ‘at a glance’ Audio input/output and RS-485 PTZ control connections Video output Video inputs Standard mini PCI connections © 2011 Advanced Micro Peripherals Document version A.02... -
Page 7: Technical Specification
1: Introduction microH264-D4 Hardware Reference Manual Technical specification Video input: Standard CCIR601-NTSC, CCIR-PAL NTSC-M, NTSC-Japan PAL-B, PAL-D, PAL-G, PAL-H, PAL-I, PAL-M, PAL-N Software selectable brightness, contrast and saturation control. 1V peak-to-peak (75Ω input impedance). Video compression: H.264 video compression. ITU-T Rec. H.264 Baseline profile, Level 3 M-JPEG video compression (optional SDK support). -
Page 8: Functional Summary
Functional summary Signal sources The microH264-D4 is designed to capture and record from up to four separate and unrelated video sources simultaneously. Each of the four video input channels of the microH264-D4 features a video frame grabber and an audio digitizer. Each frame grabber contains a digital NTSC/PAL video and each video channel has an associated audio input. - Page 9 Audio data which is part of the original recording is also decoded and played back in synchronization with the video. In addition to playback to the system display VGA device, the microH264-D4 also provides a composite NTSC/PAL playback output suitable for directly driving a PAL/NTSC or RS170 display device.
- Page 10 Note: There is no overlay functionality for the host VGA controller preview path. otion Detection and Event Triggers The microH264-D4 supports automatic motion detection on a per channel basis. The ‘sensitivity’ of the motion detection can be set independently per channel.
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Page 11: Ordering Information
The European RoHS Directive (Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances – Directive 2002/95/EC) limits the amount of six specific substances within the composition of the product. The microH264-D4 is RoHS compliant. Related documentation The following documentation and software may be of use whilst reading this guide: ▪... -
Page 12: Installation
Installation System requirements Processor Pentium-class CPU, 266MHz or faster Memory 128MB memory or greater Mini PCI type IIIB slot Operating system Windows (2000, XP, XP Embedded) or Linux. © 2011 Advanced Micro Peripherals Document version A.02... -
Page 13: Jumpers And Connectors
2: Installation microH264-D4 Hardware Reference Manual Jumpers and connectors The following diagram shows the location of the jumpers and connectors available on the microH264-D4: Conventions The following pages provide information about these jumpers and connectors. All illustrations on these pages are shown in the same orientation as the photograph above, unless otherwise stated. - Page 14 2: Installation microH264-D4 Hardware Reference Manual There are seven connectors on the microH264-D4 module: Connector Signal See… mini PCI bus. J1 – Bus connector. Audio input channels A – D. JP2 - Audio, next page. Video-in channel A. CX1 to CX4 - Composite video inputs.
- Page 15 2: Installation microH264-D4 Hardware Reference Manual JP2 – Audio and [optional] RS-485 PTZ Control Audio signaling and the RS-485 half duplex serial lines are connected via the 30- way 0.5mm Molex Flat Flex Connector. Signal Signal RS-485 – PTZ RS-485 + PTZ...
- Page 16 2: Installation microH264-D4 Hardware Reference Manual CX1 to CX4 – Composite video inputs Video inputs are implemented using U.FL miniature coaxial connectors, one input for each channel. An optional 150mm U.FL to BNC adapter cable is available from AMP to simplify the process of connecting cameras to the composite video inputs of the microH264-D4.
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Page 17: Microh264-D4 Card Installation
The video input cable should be plugged into CX1 and a suitable live video source connected. If you are using a recent BIOS version and operating system, the microH264-D4 should be detected automatically. Software driver installation should be done from the supplied CD-ROM. -
Page 18: Recording Options
Recording options Multi-channel recording modes The microH264-D4 can perform recording of up to four channels at full resolution during multi-channel recording at a configurable frame rates. There is the option to record only video or both video and audio. Video from the four frame grabber channels A, B, C and D is recorded as 4 separate and individual streams. -
Page 19: Frame Type Encoding
CBR therefore does not guarantee that the bit rate in practice will be exactly as set – the microH264-D4 simply does its best to achieve the set CBR figure. The real life bit rate when in CBR mode will depend on the incoming video, motion and other environmental factors. - Page 20 Increase the I picture interval NOTE: THESE OPTIONS MIGHT NOT BE AVAILABLE UNDER CBR. IN CBR, QUANTIZATION VALUE IS CONTROLLED BY THE MICROH264-D4 TO MEET THE SET BIT RATE ONCE THE PICTURE SIZE, FRAME RATE AND I PICTURE INTERVAL ARE FIXED.
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Page 21: Contacting Amp
/ embedded video experts available to provide a and free quick response to your technical queries. Please submit your technical support query to the appropriate email address: Technical support US Technical support UK E-mail: support@amp-usa.com E-mail: support@ampltd.com © 2011 Advanced Micro Peripherals Document version A.02...
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