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  • Page 1 The Vision Range of Video Capture Cards User Manual Version 01.02.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 VisionRGB-E1/E1S Chapter 4 VisionRGB-E2/E2S Chapter 5 VisionRGB-X2 Chapter 6 VisionSD8 Chapter 7 VisionSD4+1/SD4+1S Chapter 8 VisionSDI2 Chapter 9 VisionDVI-DL Chapter 10 Datapath Limited Chapter 11 Index...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Datapath que estén físicamente dañadas deben ser devueltas a Datapath para su reparación según At the end of life all Datapath products should be disposed of as per local laws and regulations dic- los procedimientos RMA (Return Merchandise Agreement) de Datapath.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Chapter 2 Introduction The Datapath Vision range of video capture cards capture HD, HDMI, VGA/ RGB or DVI video sources in real time enabling you to view data from PCs, MACs, industrial / medical equipment, cameras and other video equipment.
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 FCC Compliance VisionRGB-E1 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera-...

  • Page 6: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Datapath Limited Address: Alfreton Road, Derby Phone: +441332-294441 Hereby declares the product: Product Name: RGB Video Capture PCIe Card Model Number: VisionRGB-E1 Conforms to the following specifications:...
  • Page 7 The data is stored in a 32MB frame buffer on the card in real time. The data is transferred using PCI bus master DMA with scatter gather. The data can be transferred to system memory or to off-screen memory on a Datapath graphics card Models VisionRGB-E1 - A single channel PCIe x4 low profile capture card - Data transfer rate 480MB/s.

  • Page 8: Visionrgb-E1/E1S

    Specification - VisionRGB-E1/ VisionRGB-E1S Board Format PCIe x4 low profile card, 68.mm x 167.6mm PCIe bus master with scatter gather DMA providing maximum data rate of 480MB/s for the VisionRGB-E1 and 650MB/s for the VisionRGB-E1S Connectors One DVI-I Type connector...
  • Page 9 It is recommended that you do not discard the packing box until you are completely satisfied with the VisionRGB-E1/E1S capture card and it is fully installed and working correctly. We also recom- mend that you make a note of the serial number of the card in a prominent place before the card is plugged into the computer.

  • Page 10: Installing The Capture Card

    Remove the PC cover • Locate a vacant PCIe (x4 or above) slot for the VisionRGB-E1/E1S on the motherboard and remove the backing plate (retain all screws). If in doubt consult your motherboard documentation to cor- rectly identify a PCIe (PCI-express) slot.
  • Page 11 To control the order in which the driver uses the cards, it is recommended when installing multiple cards that the J5 links on the VisionRGB-E1/E1S are configured. The illustration below shows the jumper link settings for up to 32 cards in a single system. When two cards have the same link settings, their order is...

  • Page 12: Software Installation

    The graphics device installed on your machine will see the card as a monitor and will expect to receive the EDID data from the card. However, in rare circumstances it may be necessary that the VisionRGB-E1/E1S does not report an EDID of any kind. In this instance EDID support can be disabled by removing link LK3 on the VisionRGB-E1/E1S.
  • Page 13 • CD / DVD ROM Drive Using the card with other Datapath products The VisionRGB-E1/E1S captures the 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.
  • Page 14 Notes:...
  • Page 15 Chapter 4 FCC Compliance VisionRGB-E2 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Datapath Limited Address: Alfreton Road, Derby Phone: +441332-294441 Hereby declares the product: Product Name: RGB Video Capture PCIe Card Model Number: VisionRGB-E2 Conforms to the following specifications:...
  • Page 17 The data is stored in a 32MB frame buffer on the card in real time. The data is transferred using PCI bus master DMA with scatter gather. The data can be transferred to system memory or to off-screen memory on a Datapath graphics card. Models...

  • Page 18: Visionrgb-E2/E2S

    Specification - VisionRGB-E2/E2S Board Format PCIe half size plug-in card, 110mm x 170mm PCIe bus master with scatter gather DMA providing maximum data rate of 480MB/s for the VisionRGB-E2 and 650MB/s for the VisionRGB-E2S Connectors Two DVI-I Type connectors Maximum Sample Rate 170 Mpixels per second analog RGB or 165MHz DVI Video Sampling Analog RGB: 24 bits per pixel / 8-8-8 format...
  • Page 19 • 2 x DVI/VGA, 1 x DVI/Component and 1 x DVI/HDMI Adapter • Installation CD ROM If there are any discrepancies, you should contact Datapath immediately. Note: All plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti-static material. Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install.
  • Page 20 Connections The VisionRGB-E2/E2S card has two DVI-I type connectors for two separate, simultaneous inputs. The top connector is referred to as Channel 1, the bottom connector, Channel 2. • Connect to the source using: • DVI-D Cable • DVI-A Cable • Analog VGA (RGB) cable (adapter supplied) • HDMI cable (adapter supplied) • Component HD cable (adapter supplied)
  • Page 21 The VisionRGB-E2/E2S cards allow firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to Datapath. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, LK1 MUST BE FITTED on the VisionRGB- E2/E2S. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade application.

  • Page 22: Application Overview

    Also available on the Datapath CD: • The Release Notes - The release notes contain the latest information on the VisionRGB-E2/E2S 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 23 This data is then copied using DMA to the host system for display, storage or streaming. When a Datapath graphics card is used, VisionRGB-E2/E2S transfers the data directly to the graphics card thereby increasing performance. The VisionRGB-E2/E2S sends the relevant portions of each captured im- age to each display channel and instructs each channel to use its graphics engine to render the data.
  • Page 24 Chapter 5 FCC Compliance VisionRGB-X2 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 25: Visionrgb-X2

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Datapath Limited Address: Alfreton Road, Derby Phone: +441332-294441 Hereby declares the product: Product Name: RGB Video Capture PCI-X Card Model Number: VisionRGB-X2 Conforms to the following specifications:...
  • Page 26 The data is stored in a 32MB frame buffer on the card in real time. The data is transferred using PCI bus master DMA with scatter gather. The data can be transferred to system memory or to off-screen memory on a Datapath graphics card. Models...
  • Page 27 Specification - VisionRGB-X2 Board Format 64 bit, up to 66MHz PCI-X, half size plug-in card 105mm x 170mm. PCI bus master with scatter gather DMA providing maximum data rate of 480MB/s Connectors Two DVI-I Type connectors Maximum Sample Rate 170 Mpixels per second analog RGB or 165MHz DVI Video Sampling Analog RGB: 24 bits per pixel / 8-8-8 format Video Capture Memory...
  • Page 28 • 2 x DVI/VGA, 1 x DVI/Component and 1 x DVI/HDMI Adapter • Installation CD ROM If there are any discrepancies, you should contact Datapath immediately. Note: All plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti-static material. Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install.
  • Page 29 Connections The VisionRGB-X2 has two DVI-I type connectors for two separate, simultaneous inputs. The top connector is referred to as Channel 1, the bottom connector, Channel 2. Connect to the source using: • DVI-D Cable • DVI-A Cable • Analog VGA (RGB) cable (adapter supplied) • HDMI cable (adapter supplied) • Component HD cable (adapter supplied) Connect one end of the cable to the input source.
  • Page 30 Installing Multiple Cards Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of capture channels. Combinations of Vision capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver. 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 VisionRGB-X2 are configured.
  • Page 31 The VisionRGB-X2 card allows firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to Datapath. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, LK1 MUST BE FITTED on the VisionRGB-X2. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade application.
  • Page 32 Should the CD fail to autorun use Explorer to browse the CD, locate then double click on install.exe file e.g. d:/install.exe and click on Install Software… and follow the installation wizard instructions as prompted. Regular software updates are available from our website: www.datapath.co.uk Also available on the Datapath CD: • The Release Notes - The release notes contain the latest information on the VisionRGB-X2...
  • Page 33 Datapath graphics card with the same benefit of non-tearing captures. When the data is displayed on a non Datapath graphics card, the VisionRGB-X2 sends the data to system memory or direct to the graphics card, dependant on the software used for display.
  • Page 34 Chapter 6 FCC Compliance VisionSD8 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 35: Visionsd8

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Datapath Limited Address: Alfreton Road, Derby Phone: +441332-294441 Hereby declares the product: Product Name: SD Video Capture PCI-e x4 Card Model Number: VisionSD8 Conforms to the following specifications:...

  • Page 36: Hardware Overview

    Introduction – VisionSD8 The VisionSD8 is an eight channel PCI express video capture card. The card supports PAL, NTSC and SECAM in both composite and S-Video input formats, supports de-interlaced video capture and allows display at 25/30 frames/sec for real-time video overlays. The Windows®...
  • Page 37 BNC16 Input Cable • Installation CD ROM If there are any discrepancies, you should contact Datapath immediately. Note: All plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti-static material. Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install.
  • Page 38 Installing the VisionSD8 Capture Card You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card; it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin. Installing the card is a simple process, follow the steps below to be up and running in a few minutes: • Power down the PC (including peripherals), switch off at the mains and disconnect all the cables connected to the computer, noting the positions for accurate reconnection.
  • Page 39 Video Passthrough By connecting a second BNC16 Input Cable (available from Datapath) to the second VisionSD8 connector it is possible to daisy-chain the video signals to another device. In this case the video will normally be terminated on the downstream device; therefore, the inbuilt terminations on the Vision SD8...
  • Page 40 The VisionSD8 card allows firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to Datapath. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, LK4 MUST BE FITTED on the VisionSD8. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade application.
  • Page 41 Datapath graphics card with the same benefit of non-tearing captures. When the video data is displayed on a non Datapath graphics card, the VisionSD8 sends the data to system memory or direct to the graphics card, dependant on the software used for display.
  • Page 42 Chapter 7 FCC Compliance VisionSD4+1 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 43 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Datapath Limited Address: Alfreton Road, Derby Phone: +441332-294441 Hereby declares the product: Product Name: SD Video/RGB/DVI Capture PCI-e x4 Card Model Number: VisionSD4+1 (DGC 151) Conforms to the following specifications:...
  • Page 44 DMA with scatter gather. The data can be transferred to system memory, to off-screen memory on a Datapath graphics card or via Direct 3D to third party graphics cards. Windows Media Encoder® may also be used to stream video across a network or save the video to disk. Win- dows Media Player®...
  • Page 45 • High quality down scaling • Support for YUV 4:2:2, RGB 5:5:5, 5:6:5 and 8:8:8 video formats • High performance DMA to system memory or direct to graphics memory with scatter gather • Support for separate H/V sync, Composite sync or Sync on Green • Support for Windows®...
  • Page 46 Specification Board Format PCI-e x4 plug-in card, 110mm x 204mm. PCI-e bus master with scatter gather DMA providing maximum data rate of 480MB/s for the VisionSD4+1 and 650MB/s for the VisionSD4+1S. Connectors One DVI-I type connector and one D-type connector for SD inputs.

  • Page 47: Visionsd4+1/Sd4+1S

    • 1 x DVI/VGA, 1 x DVI/Component and 1 x DVI/HDMI Adapter • Installation CD ROM If there are any discrepancies, you should contact Datapath immediately. Note: All plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti-static material. Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install.
  • Page 48 Installing the VisionSD4+1/SD4+1S Capture Card You are likely to need a flat blade and a Phillips head screwdriver for the installation of the capture card; it would be useful to have these to hand before you begin. Installing the card is a simple process, follow the steps below to be up and running in a few minutes: Power down the PC (including peripherals), switch off at the mains and disconnect all the cables connect- ed to the computer, noting the positions for accurate reconnection.
  • Page 49 Video Input RCA Connetor If you wish to connect Composite/S-Video Luma and Chroma you will require the Datapath BNC-16 cable supplied by Datapath at an additional cost, connect the BNC-16 as indicated in the table below. Input...
  • Page 50 The VisionSD4+1/SD4+1S card allows firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to Datapath. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, LK1 MUST BE FITTED on the Vision- SD4+1/SD4+1S. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade application.
  • Page 51 Should the CD fail to autorun use Explorer to browse the CD, locate then double click on install.exe file e.g. d:/install.exe and click on Install Software… and follow the installation wizard instructions as prompted. Regular software updates are available from our website: www.datapath.co.uk Also available on the Datapath CD: • The Release Notes - The release notes contain the latest information on the VisionSD4+1/SD4+1S...

  • Page 52: Visionsdi2

    Chapter 8 VisionSDI2 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: • Multi-display presentation software...
  • Page 53 • 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 54 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 55 Your packing box should contain the following items: • The VisionSDI2 • Installation CD ROM If there are any discrepancies, you should contact Datapath immediately. Note: All plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti-static material. Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install.
  • Page 56 Connections The VisionSDI2 card has four BNC type connectors for two separate, simultaneous inputs and two Loop Through outputs. The connectors are identified by coloured LED’s; green for input and blue for Loop Through outputs: Supported Formats The VisionSDI2 card supports the following formats: • SD-SDI (480i/576i) • HD-SDI (up to 1080i) • 3G-SDI (upto 1080p)
  • Page 57 Installing Multiple Cards Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number capture channels. Combinations of Vision capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver. 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.
  • Page 58 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. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade application.
  • Page 59 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 60 Datapath graphics card with the same benefit of non-tearing captures. When the data is displayed on a non Datapath graphics card, the VisionSDI2 sends the data to system memory or direct to the graphics card, dependant on the software used for display.

  • Page 61: Visiondvi-Dl

    Chapter 9 VisionDVI-DL The VisionDVI-DL is a single channel PCI express Dual-Link DVI video capture card. A stand alone PCIe x4 plug in card, the VisionDVI-DL delivers extreme performance with 650MB/s transfer bandwidth. A maximum canvas of 4kx4k allows any DVI source to be captured. The VisionDVI-DL does not support analog sources The VisionDVI-DL has integrated DVI equalizers on its inputs to support longer input cable lengths (up to 20m).
  • Page 62 Specification - VisionDVI-DL Board Format PCI-e x4 card, 110mm x 170mm. PCI-e bus master with scatter gather DMA providing a maximum data rate of 650MB/s. Connectors One Dual-Link DVI-D connector. Maximum Sample Rate 330 MHz DVI - Capable of Quad HD at 24/25/30fps. Video Capture Memory 128 MB, triple buffered.
  • Page 63 • The VisionDVI-DL capture card • Installation CD-ROM (for latest drivers go to www.datapath.co.uk) If there are any discrepancies, you should contact Datapath immediately. Note: All plug-in cards are static sensitive and are packed in anti-static material. Please keep the card in its packaging until you are ready to install.
  • Page 64 Connections The VisionDVI-DL has one DVI Dual-Link connector. The card is connected to the source using a DVI Dual-Link Cable (not supplied). Installing Multiple Cards Multiple cards can be installed in a system providing a large number of DVI Dual-Link capture channels. Combinations of Vision capture cards in the same machine are supported by the driver.
  • Page 65 The VisionDVI-DL card allows firmware upgrades to be completed on site rather than returning the card to Datapath. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, LK1 MUST BE FITTED on the VisionDVI-DL. To perform the upgrade, follow the step-by-step instructions provided by the upgrade application.
  • Page 66 DMA to the host system for display, storage or streaming. When a Datapath graphics card is used, the VisionDVI-DL transfers the data directly to the graphics card thereby increasing performance. The VisionDVI-DL sends the relevant portions of each captured image to each display channel and instructs each channel to use its graphics engine to render the data.

  • Page 67: Datapath Limited

    Chapter 10 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 68 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 69: Index

    Index Application Overview 11, 64 HD Modes VisionRGB-E1/E1S 6 HD Modes - VisionRGB-E2/E2S 16 cable 1 Connections - VisionRGB-E2/E2S 18, 54 Installing Multiple VisionRGB-E1/E1S Cards 9 Connections - VisionRGB-X2 27 Installing Multiple VisionRGB-E2/E2S Cards 18 Copyright Statement 65 Installing Multiple VisionRGB-X2 Cards 28 Installing Multiple VisionSD4+1/SD4+1S Cards 48 Datapath Limited 65 Installing Multiple VisionSD8 Cards 37 DirectShow 9 Installing the VisionRGB-E1/E1S Capture Card 8 DVI-I Connector 46 Installing the VisionRGB-E2/E2S 17, 53 Installing the VisionRGB-X2 Capture Card 26 EDID 29 Installing the VisionSD4+1 Capture Card 46 Introduction - VisionRGB-E1/E1S 5 FCC Compliance VisionRGB-E1 3 Introduction - VisionRGB-E2/E2S 15 FCC Compliance VisionRGB-E2 13 Introduction - VisionRGB-X2 24 FCC Compliance VisionRGB-X2 22 Introduction VisionSD4+1 42 FCC Compliance VisionSD4+1 40 Introduction VisionSD8 34 FCC Compliance VisionSD8 32 Firmware Upgrades - VisionRGB-E1/E1S 10 low profile card bracket 7 Firmware Upgrades - VisionRGB-E2/E2S 19, 56 Firmware Upgrades VisionRGB-X2 29 Maintenance 1...
  • Page 70 SDK 2 Specification - VisionRGB-E1/E1S 6 Specification - VisionRGB-E2/E2S 16, 52 Specification - VisionRGB-X2 25 Specification - VisionSD4+1 44 Specification - VisionSD8 35 Technical Support 65 UK Headquarters 66 Unpacking - VisionRGB-E2/E2S 17, 53 Up to 16 VisionRGB-E1/E1S cards 9, 18, 28, 37, 48 Video Passthrough VisionSD8 37 VisionRGB-E1/E1S 5...

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