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- Page 1 The VisionHD4 Quad Channel Capture Card User Manual Version 1.0.0...
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Page 2: Introduction
The VisionHD4 has four independent video capture channels, supporting high definition capture and analogue video. The signals are input on four DVI-I connectors provided by a pair of Datapath DVI splitter cables. Each input can support HDMI, DVI, VGA and analogue Component (YPbPr) at all resolutions up to 4096 x 2048, at 165 MHz Pixel Clock (digital modes) or 170 Msps in analogue modes. -
Page 3: Quad Channel Video
44.1 to 96 ksamples/s at 16 bits/sample. The card supports playback and mixing of HDMI embedded audio. Datapath Unified Vision Driver Multiple cards per system, 16 streams per channel Frame sync and time stamping... -
Page 4: Specification
Operating System Support Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Linux* support (not audio) See www.datapath.co.uk for updates. Power Requirements Max current at 1.9A @ 12V Max current at 2.5A @3.3V... -
Page 5: Unpacking
Your packing box should contain the following items: • The VisionHD4 capture card • 2 x DVI Splitter cables • Installation CD-ROM (for latest drivers go to www.datapath.co.uk) 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 6: Installing The Capture Card
• Remove the PC cover. • For the VisionHD4 capture cards, locate a vacant PCI Express slot (mechanically x8 or higher) on the motherboard and remove the blanking plate (retain all screws). If the card is to be used in a x8 slot, it should be noted that the edge connector will overhang the slot. - Page 7 A Component input is connected to the DVI-I connector on the splitter cable using a DVI-Component Adapter: An RGB (VGA) input is connected to the DVI-I connector on the splitter cable using a DVI-VGA Adapter: Accessories Available - (Contact Datapath sales for details) Product Name Description...
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Page 8: Installing Multiple Cards
In order to control the order in which the driver uses the cards, it is recommended when installing multiple cards that the J4 links on the VisionHD4 are configured. The example below shows the jumper link settings for up to 32 cards in a single system. When two cards share the same link settings, their order is... -
Page 9: Directshow
The program will run, however no notifications are displayed. Firmware Upgrades The VisionHD4 cards allow firmware upgrade to be completed on site rather than returning the card to Datapath. Whenever a firmware upgrade is performed, the J1 Link MUST BE FITTED on the VisionHD4. -
Page 10: Application Overview
• CD / DVD ROM Drive Using the card with other Datapath products The VisionHD4 captures 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 11: Technical Support
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 largest 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 12: Index
Index Multiple cards 7 application 9 Multiple Cards 7 Component input 6 packing box 4 Copyright Statement 10 RGBEasy API 2 Datapath 10 RGB (VGA) input 6 Datapath CD 8 Datapath Limited 10 software 8 Direct3D 9 DirectShow 8 Technical Support 10 DirectShow interface 8 dplinks program 8 Unpacking - VisionHD4 5 DVI input 5 video buffer 9 firmware upgrade 8 Firmware Upgrades - VisionHD4 8 HDMI 5 HDMI input 6 Help File 8 Input Sources 5 Installing the Capture Card 5 Installing the VisionHD4 5 J11 link 8... -
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Introduction ........................1 Quad Channel Video......................2 Audio Features........................2 Datapath Unified Vision Driver....................2 Specification........................3 Unpacking..........................4 Installing the Capture Card....................5 Installing Multiple Cards.....................7 DirectShow........................8 Software Installation......................8 Also available on the Datapath CD..................8 Application Overview......................9 Using the card with other Datapath products..............9 Datapath Limited......................10 Index..........................11...