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- Page 1 CineView HD Pro ® Professional High-Definition 4:2:2 Decoder Ver. 2.3 Installation and User Guide For Windows and Linux Model 2000-0187-1 MPEG-2 HD/SD Decoder for the PCI Bus Document Part Number 9050-0187...
- Page 2 CineView is a registered trademark of Vela Research LP. This manual is written and published by Vela Research LP (Vela). All rights reserved. Vela reserves the right to make changes to this manual and to the product(s) represented without notice. No portion of this manual may be copied, reproduced, or transcribed without the express written authorization of Vela.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CineView HD Pro Decoder Board Installation ......6 CineView HD Pro Jumpers and Headers ....... 6 Pinouts For DVI Connector P1 . - Page 4 Vela PlayAdvantage Lite Module ........34...
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Page 5: List Of Figures And Tables
Figure 1-14 Installation Wizard Completion Screen ..... 23 Figure 1-15 Vela Application Maintenance Screen ..... 24 Figure 1-16 CineView HD Pro Decoder Board Layout —... -
Page 7: Getting Started
DVB/ASI input and can be switched with other video files (SD or HD). With the CineView HD Pro, users can dynamically choose the number of outputs per screen (“tiling”) and have the ability to size and place each output based on what best suits their application. -
Page 8: New For Version 2.3
See VelaApiReference.chm for details and usage. This enhancement includes a tiling feature that allows simultaneous display of multiple video programs on the decoder output of the CineView HD Pro. There are several API properties added that allow the user to control and view the different modes available for displaying a multi-program transport stream. - Page 9 • Vertical Ancillary Data (VANC) support • Enhanced graphics and OSD support • Supports “Telestration” capabilities, making on-screen mark-ups and elementary drawing a snap. • Easy-to-use end-user GUI includes the PlayAdvantage module from Vela’s MediaAdvantage ® Lite software; segment creation and drag & drop capability;...
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Page 10: Specifications
Playback Applications An easy-to-use Windows playback application, Vela’s “PlayAdvantage Lite,” is included with the CineView HD Pro. It provides for basic operation of the decoder, including the ability to play, stop, pause and resume MPEG video clips. See Chapter 2 for Windows playback information. -
Page 11: Cineview Hd Pro Software Development
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Also supplied with the CineView HD Pro decoder is a convenient sample play- back application, CineViewClient, from which MPEG files can be set up and viewed. It allows you to control most of the available functions of the Pro HD. -
Page 12: Hardware Installation
6000-0187) to the board’s DVI connector. See Figure 1-18 for an assem- bly view of the breakout cable, and Figure 1-19 for cable pinouts. 2. Connect other cables as desired or applicable. Refer to the CineView HD Pro board layout drawings at the end of this chapter if necessary. - Page 13 No shunt = EEPROM is not present. • JP20 — PCI EEPROM Program jumper block. Debug only. No shunt. • P1 — DVI connector. See Table 1-1 for pinouts. A Vela multi-output cable is available (part number 6000-0187), which plugs into the DVI connector.
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Page 14: Pinouts For Dvi Connector P1
CineView HD Pro Decoder Installation and User Guide Pinouts For DVI Connector P1 A cable assembly is available from Vela that supports all the signal outputs listed below. Request Vela part number 6000-0187, “CineView HD Pro Output Cable Assembly.” See Figure 1-18 at the end of this chapter for an illustration of the cable for those who may desire to fabricate their own. - Page 15 BNC Center Pin Analog Blue/Pb Video (“U”) BNC Center Pin Composite Video Output BNC Center Pin GND for C1, C2, C3, and C4 above BNC Shell (x4) Table 1-1. CineView HD Pro DVI Connector Pinouts (Continued) CineView HD Pro Jumpers and Headers...
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Page 16: Pinouts For Rs-422 (Header Connector J4)
Pinouts For RS-232 Debug (Header Connector JP4) See Figure 1-17 for location of this header connector. Used for debug only. RS-232 Debug Connector Pinouts Signal Pin No. Table 1-3. CineView HD Pro RS-232 Debug Connector Pinouts CineView HD Pro Jumpers and Headers... -
Page 17: Windows Hardware Driver Installation
See Step 2 below if you need to install Service Pack 4. All of the software that you need to install the CineView HD Pro decoder is located on a single CD-ROM. Just follow these steps, remembering that a number of reboots may be required during the installation process. -
Page 18: Figure 1-1 Initial Device Manager Screen
CineView HD Pro Decoder Installation and User Guide 6. Click on the tab labeled Hardware. 7. Click on Device Manager. A screen will appear, similar to that in Figure 1-1. 8. Search for “PCI Device.” This can usually be found in one of the following folders: Sound, Video and Game Controllers, or Other Devices. -
Page 19: Driver Installation Difficulties
Figure 1-3, page 14. 20. Reboot the computer. 21. The Vela System Software Setup screen (Figure 1-11, page 21) should appear after the reboot. If it does not, run setup.exe from the CD-ROM or Start > Run. -
Page 20: Figure 1-2 Device Manager Screen Following Driver Install
CineView HD Pro Decoder Installation and User Guide Figure 1-2 Device Manager Screen Following Driver Install Figure 1-3 Device Manager Screen Following Driver & Software Install Windows Hardware Driver Installation... -
Page 21: Driver Installation On A Windows Xp System
NOTE: As noted in the steps below, you will need to perform parts of this procedure three times to install the three separate drivers required for the HD Pro decoder. 1. Install the CineView HD Pro decoder board, as instructed above. 2. Power up the system. If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” screen appears when you boot your system, click Cancel. -
Page 22: Figure 1-4 Initial Device Manager Screen
Figure 1-10. 20. Reboot the computer. 21. The Vela System Software Setup screen (Figure 1-11, page 21) should appear after the reboot. If it does not, run setup.exe from the CD-ROM or Start > Run. 22. Follow the directions found at “Software Installation,” page 20. -
Page 23: Figure 1-6 Windows Xp Hardware Wizard Search Option Screen
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Figure 1-5 Windows XP Hardware Wizard Welcome Screen Figure 1-6 Windows XP Hardware Wizard Search Option Screen Windows Hardware Driver Installation... -
Page 24: Figure 1-7 Windows Xp Hardware Wizard Logo Test Screen
CineView HD Pro Decoder Installation and User Guide Figure 1-7 Windows XP Hardware Wizard Logo Test Screen Figure 1-8 Windows XP Hardware Wizard Finish Screen Windows Hardware Driver Installation... -
Page 25: Figure 1-9 Device Manager Screen Following Driver Install
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Figure 1-9 Device Manager Screen Following Driver Install Figure 1-10 Device Manager Screen Following Driver & Software Install Windows Hardware Driver Installation... -
Page 26: Software Installation
After the previous version has been removed, you're ready to install this version of CineView HD Pro software. All the software you need for the HD Pro decoder is located on the installation CD. Just follow the steps that follow, noting that sev- eral reboots may be required during the installation process. -
Page 27: Figure 1-11 Installation Wizard Welcome Screen
Chapter 1 — Getting Started 5. Keep the suggested location ( ) as the installa- C:\Program Files\Vela Research tion folder for each application. Click Next. 6. The progress of the installation will be graphically displayed. Throughout the installation you may be asked to accept product license agreements. Please review the license agreements and accept them. -
Page 28: Figure 1-12 Installation Wizard Setup Screen
CineView HD Pro Decoder Installation and User Guide Figure 1-12 Installation Wizard Setup Screen Figure 1-13 Installation Wizard Feature Select Screen Software Installation... -
Page 29: Changing Or Uninstalling Vela System Software
Figure 1-14 Installation Wizard Completion Screen Changing or Uninstalling Vela System Software To modify or remove Vela system software, go to the Windows Control Panel and open the “Add/Remove Programs” application. Look for an entry containing the phrase “Vela System Software” and click on it, then click on the “Change” button. -
Page 30: Vela Product Licensing
CineView HD Pro Decoder Installation and User Guide Figure 1-15 Vela Application Maintenance Screen Vela Product Licensing After you have installed your CineView HD Pro software, it may be necessary to license the product and/or software purchased, including any options such as machine control, SDKs, etc. -
Page 31: Customer Support
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Customer Support In the event of questions or problems with the installation or use of your Cine- View HD Pro decoder, do not hesitate to contact the Vela Training and Support staff as follows: • Toll-free: (800) 243-7855 •... -
Page 32: Illustrations
CineView HD Pro Decoder Installation and User Guide Illustrations Figure 1-16 CineView HD Pro Decoder Board Layout — Front Portion Illustrations... - Page 33 Chapter 1 — Getting Started Figure 1-17 CineView HD Pro Decoder Board Layout — Rear Portion Illustrations...
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Page 34: Figure 1-18 Hd Pro Output Cable, P/N 6000-0187 (Assembly View)
CineView HD Pro Decoder Installation and User Guide Figure 1-18 HD Pro Output Cable, p/n 6000-0187 (Assembly View) Illustrations... -
Page 35: Figure 1-19 Hd Pro Output Cable, P/N 6000-0187 (Pinout View)
Chapter 1 — Getting Started Figure 1-19 HD Pro Output Cable, p/n 6000-0187 (Pinout View) Illustrations... -
Page 37: Chapter 2 Hd Pro Playback
Supplied with the CineView HD Pro is a convenient sample playback application, CineViewClient, from which MPEG files can be set up and viewed. It allows you to control most of the available functions of the CineView HD Pro decoder. And a convenient new sample application, PlaylistClient, allows for playlist development in a simplified form without having to open the PlayAdvantage playback application. -
Page 38: Playlistclient Startup
This new, innovative function allows you to create and manage clip playlists that can be saved and/or edited for later use. To launch the PlaylistClient play- back application, go to Start > Programs > Vela Research > CineView HD > PlaylistClient. -
Page 39: Decoder Properties
Chapter 2 — HD Pro Playback Decoder Properties By going to Start > Programs > Vela Research > CineView HD > Property Client, the user can set or adjust decoder properties as desired. This can be done concurrently with the CineviewClient Playback window open. -
Page 40: Vela Playadvantage Lite Module
CineView HD Pro Decoder Installation and User Guide Vela PlayAdvantage Lite Module The CineView HD Pro decoder supports the easy-to-use PlayAdvantage Lite module from Vela’s new multi-functional MediaAdvantage Lite user software. Among its many features, PlayAdvantage allows for effortless playlist preparation with convenient drag-and-drop functionality and file import capabilities. -
Page 41: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications CineView HD Pro, Model 2000-0187-1 Video • MPEG-2 (ISO/IEC 13818-2) • Decodes all ATSC HD standards • Serial Digital Interface (SDI) video: SMPTE 292M (HD) & SMPTE 259M (SD) • Composite analog (SMPTE RS170A) • YUV, RGB/Y/Pb/Pr, analog & S-video (Y/C) •... - Page 42 CineView HD Pro Decoder Installation and User Guide Audio • Digital AES / EBU (Ch. 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8): 110 /75 ohm • Embedded audio in the SDI stream • PCM audio • MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (AAC), Dolby Digital (AC-3) • Dolby 5.1 pass-through and 2.0 standard decode •...
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Page 43: Index
Index ....2 ......6 API Information PCI Bus .
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